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- Salary Negotiation - How To Get The Salary You're Worth In Your Job Interview - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Catherine JonesJob interviews are tough. I personally do not know too many people that enjoy going on them. Not only are you attempting to impress the interviewer but you also worried about answering interview questions without stammering and thinking of good interview questions to ask. Many people are ...
Views: 1522(1 vote) - Why You Shouldn’t Ask For The Job - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from Marc DeBoerWait! What? Don't ask for the job? Yup! It's annoying and no one likes it. What do I mean? With our job market still recovering back to its normal levels, there is an enormous amount of people who are still unemployed and we all know what they want. J-O-B-S! That's obvious, but then why ...
Views: 1522 - Unemployed? Good for you! - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2013 from Marc DeBoerDo you remember when you were being let go, fired or reduced? It probably felt like the worst day of your life or maybe even unfair and unjust. The reason I say this is because I recently watched a movie, Up In The Air, and it had a great a quote in it. George Clooney plays the main character ...
Views: 1521 - 5 Phrases Job hunters Never Should Use - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Michael MercerImportant job search advice: Job hunters must avoid using five phrases when communicating with potential employers in job interviews, phone calls, and letters. Job seekers who use these phrases risk appearing lazy or ludicrous and, worst of all, reduce the likelihood they will get job offers. ...
Views: 1518(2 votes) - Fastest Way to Find a Job - Tip 23 Friends / Family / Church - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2012 from Peggy McKeeFriends / Family / Church It is so important to talk to your friends, family, and church about your job search situation if for no other reason than they are your support system. The job search is too stressful to carry it on your shoulders alone. I’ve known job seekers to leave the ...
Views: 1518 - How to Inadvertently Sabotage Your Job Search - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Jessica SimkoSeveral decades ago, clear employment laws were put in place in the U.S. to ensure that employers would make hiring decisions based only upon information that directly related to the requirements of the job. But despite these laws, many excellent job seekers sometimes still get passed over based ...
Views: 1518(2 votes) - Answers to Glassdoor's Top 25 Oddball Interview Questions - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2013 from Marc DeBoerHave any of you read Glassdoor's Top 25 Oddball Interview Questions? If not, I have copied in the questions below. Glassdoor compiled the top 25 weirdest interview questions for 2013. I want to talk to you about the questions and strange interview questions in general. “If you were to get ...
Views: 1516 - How to Plan Your Career and be Successful - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from James TomersonSo, you have graduated from school or would soon graduate, right? Do you have any action plan for your career ready to fulfill your future professional commitments? With the education requirement going up for most of the job positions, students face tough competition while landing a job they are ...
Views: 1512(4 votes) - Fastest Way to Find a Job - Tip 16 - Social / Civic Events - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2012 from Peggy McKeeSocial / Civic Events Not all social or civic events are hotbeds of job search networking…I’ll give you that one. Networking events are better suited for that. However, I believe that any gathering where someone might ask you, “So what do you do for a living?” is a not-to-be-missed ...
Views: 1510 - How To Nail An Interview - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from Complete ITProfessionalHave you got a job interview coming up? Do you want to not only succeed, but nail the interview? Well, keep reading for some recommendations on how you can do that! Interviews are a significant part of an IT professional’s career. You’ve possibly had, or will have, several interviews over ...
Views: 1510 - Powerful Body Language tips for your Interview - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2018 from Reetika PriyaInterviews can be a tough dream to crack through even with full preparation and knowledge of the subject if you don’t maintain a proper body language. Yes, your body doesn’t need your voice to make conversation and interviewers are quick to notice that message. Everybody language has something ...
Views: 1510(1 vote) - How To Unlock Your Hidden Creativity? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2018 from Reshali VindyaMaybe you feel just like you're not a creative person generally, or maybe you merely desire a little a push to get the solution you're seeking either way, there are many small actions you can take to become more creative. These tips can make you see things from different perspectives and develop ...
Views: 1509 - 3 Entry-Level Job Seeking Mistakes To Avoid - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2013 from Marc DeBoerAs a college student or recent graduate, it can be intimidating trying to find your first job. One would think, in today's market, entry-level job seekers stand no chance... and that couldn't be further from the truth. As entry-level job seekers, you will make mistakes and that's okay. You can ...
Views: 1507 - Phone Interviews Tip 7 – Use Cheat Sheets - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Peggy McKeeThe very best thing about phone interviews is the fact that they can’t see you—which means, you can use as many “cheat sheets” as you want to. So what’s a cheat sheet? Cheat sheets are just what they sound like: Notes that help you do better on the test, which in this case is the phone ...
Views: 1507(1 vote) - Phone Interviews: The 37 Most Essential and Extraordinary Tips That Will Get You To the Face-to-Face - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Peggy McKeePhone interviews are often the very first step of the interview and hiring process. You’re not likely to get a call to come in and interview without some kind of conversation on the phone first. How Important Phone Interviews Really Are Your resume got you the phone call. Now this one ...
Views: 1505 - The Interview of your Life - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Justin HansenA few years ago I began to have that little itch that kept telling me it was time for a career change. I had been managing a company for a couple of years and I was bored, tired and had no motivation whatsoever. I had no idea what to search for so I did what I usually do, surf the web until I ...
Views: 1505(1 vote) - Tips To Dress For An Interview - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Gagan ModiMost of us would agree that the first impression is a last impression. Nobody would want to go wrong with their first impression especially during an interview. Many people are confused about interview dress etiquette. Always remember, it is best to be over dressed than to be under dressed for ...
Views: 1504 - Fastest Way to Find a Job - Tip 13 - Internships / Volunteering - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2012 from Peggy McKeeInternships / Volunteering Internships are fantastic. There are more paid internships than ever before, but even unpaid internships can be extremely valuable to you—if you can snag one at a company within your career area. Some internships are the very formalized set-time programs ...
Views: 1500 - How to Find Out If the Company's Culture Is Right for You - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from gladys stoneYou're looking for your next career opportunity and have made a list of the "must haves". One thing you know for sure is that you don't want to work in a bureaucratic or political environment. Been there and done that. The problem is how are you going to find out in an interview whether the ...
Views: 1500(2 votes) - Fastest Way to Find a Job - Tip 19 Industry Organizations - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2012 from Peggy McKeeIndustry Organizations Industry organizations are some of the best job search resources anywhere. These can be fantastic because they are a direct connection for you to people in your field—including potential hiring managers, but that’s not your only benefit here. You can expand your ...
Views: 1499 - Fastest Way to Find a Job - Tip 10 - Recruiters - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2012 from Peggy McKeeRecruiters Recruiters can be extremely valuable to your job search. Why? First, they very often have an “in” at some great companies that you don’t…if there’s an opening and the recruiter says, “Hey, this is someone you should look at,” that’s going to carry more weight than if you show up ...
Views: 1498 - How to Answer Interview Questions – Q84 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeWhat can you do to make this company better? There are a million ways for an interviewer to ask “Why should we hire you?” and this is one of them. They want to know what benefits you as an employee are bringing to the table, and it’s right for them to ask. The job interview is where you sell ...
Views: 1497 - Fastest Way to Find a Job - Tip 18 Networking Events - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2012 from Peggy McKeeNetworking Events Do you have a love/hate relationship with networking events? You know how important networking is for your job search and career success. Networking events are specifically set up so you can network and meet new people. That’s a very good thing. Yet, the thought of ...
Views: 1496 - $100K+ Job Search Stopper You Don't Realize You're Doing - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from Ken MooreWhat does a broken $100K+ job search have in common with a broken relationship? Poor communication that damages a $100K+ job search is like ruining a friend or family relationship that you really don’t want to lose. It is a self-inflicted wound that worsens over time and most often it cannot ...
Views: 1495 - British Bespoke Shirt Maker Attempts to Boost Success at Job Interviews - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2009 from Brian NicolettiGreen and Jack's a London bespoke shirt maker makes a bold claim that their bespoke shirts can get job hunters success at job interviews failing which Green and Jack's will refund half of the money to them on all full price purchases during the month of February 2009. Green and Jack's an ...
Views: 1495(1 vote) - How to NOT Hire Great People - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2012 from Beth SmithEvery once in a while, I apply for jobs just to see what candidates have to go through in order to get a position. I believe it is important as an interviewer to understand the process from the candidates’ perspective. This gives you a greater insight and allows you to more effectively tailor ...
Views: 1495 - Key Tip for Acing the Interview: Mirroring to Build Rapport - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Don GoodmanImagine stepping into a deep conversation with a friend. You may share the same posture, hand gestures, tone and rate of speech. You can also tell when other people are in deep conversation by similarities in body language. What is happening is mirroring. It is subconsciously helping those in ...
Views: 1492 - Sequencing Mothers - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2008 from Terry HarrisSequencing Mothers Regaining Your Career After Staying Home To Manage The Family Written By: Terry Harris Sequencing: The fluid work pattern which occurs over a number of years and at various stages of motherhood in which mothers move in and out of paid employment and/or opt for a variety of ...
Views: 1487(1 vote) - Informational Interviewing: A Job Seeker’s Secret Weapon – Part II - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaPreparing for the Interview Next, it’s time to research the field or industry and the contact’s company. This will help you avoid wasting precious interview time asking questions that you would have been able to answer by doing a little investigation, as well as demonstrate that you are ...
Views: 1483 - Job Interview Questions & Answers - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from Laura WhitelawJob Interview Question #1: Why Are You Leaving Your Current Position? The above question is one that sometimes trips people up. If the reason you're leaving is because you are unhappy with your current job - try and keep your answers positive. Otherwise, you'll only come off as someone who is ...
Views: 1483(1 vote) - How to Answer Interview Questions - Q60 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeWhat do you wish you’d done better? When you are asked this question in job interview, please be aware that they are referring to your career, not your life. You could say that you wish you’d hired someone to tile your floor instead of doing it yourself, or that you wish you’d planned your ...
Views: 1482 - That's No Way to Talk in an Interview! - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from David WitSome time ago a recruiter was interviewing me for a job; but he told me I didn’t sound very up beat on the phone. I didn’t have a clue about what he was telling me to do differently. How am I supposed to sound positive on the phone? It apparently wasn’t the words being used; it was to ...
Views: 1480(1 vote) - Avoid the MOST Costly Mistake Job Seekers Make - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Stephen FreyBloomberg News reports "the unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to 9.9 percent in April as thousands of job seekers entered the labor force looking for work." It's true that the old adage 'you only get one chance to make a good first impression' holds true in a normal job market. In today's ...
Views: 1479(1 vote) - Fastest Way to Find a Job - Tip 24 Career Counseling Centers - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2012 from Peggy McKeeCareer Counseling Centers There are two types of career counseling centers: college counseling offices and post-graduate work centers. If you’ve gone to college you’re familiar at least with the first kind of career counseling office, but I’d be willing to be that you didn’t especially ...
Views: 1472 - Interview Confidence - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Churchill BrookOne of the key things that you need during the interview process is confidence. Confidence in your abilities, confidence in your fit for the role, confidence that the Company are making a good choice when they interview you for this role. This should not be confused with arrogance which is of ...
Views: 1470 - Writing Your Resume; Use the “So What?” Method - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from Don GoodmanYour resume has to tell potential employers what you can do for them. Yet people still fall into the trap of writing sentences that describe their job duties instead of their skills. A simple way to avoid this is to use the “so what” method of writing a resume. The “so what” method makes you ...
Views: 1469 - How to Answer Interview Questions – Q82 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeWhat would your friends tell me about you? This question could also easily be “What would your friends or co-workers tell me about you?” They just want to know what you would say about how other people would describe you. Asking you about what your friends would tell the interviewer about ...
Views: 1467 - Phone Interviews Tip 4 – How To Keep Your Focus - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Peggy McKeeDoes your mind ever wander, even slightly, when you’re on the phone? I think we’re all a little guilty of that…I mean, it’s not like they can see you, so we very often feel a little more freedom to look around the room or even complete another task while we’re on the phone. We’re not as ...
Views: 1466 - The Biggest Interview Secret Revealed - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2013 from Marc DeBoerI feel that it is time to reveal the secret to having the best interview possible. Now, everyone has their own methodology for interviewing and that is great! I would encourage you to add this interview secret to your arsenal of interviewing techniques that you are already using. What is the ...
Views: 1464 - Key to a great future: Interviewing Skills - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from James MalervyWhen was the last time you had a job interview? Did it go well for you? Chances are that it went poorly for you and that is no criticism on you personally, it’s just that people tend to be afraid of interviewing and as a result, they don’t get the jobs they want. I read that something like 86% ...
Views: 1463(5 votes) - Communication Skills: Handle the Handshake with Precision - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2011 from Dianna BooherEverybody does it. But not a lot of people do it well. Yet it’s really not all that complicated. You lock hands; you drop hands. But two people can communicate a great deal that way: A handshake can say, “I trust you.” “I don’t trust you.” “I like you.” “I don’t like you.” “I fear you.” “I can ...
Views: 1462 - Six Steps for Managing Job Search Stress - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Mary Jane Hurley BrantMillions of people have lost their jobs in this economy so let's talk about managing the stress of a job search. Anyone who is in this situation, or loves someone who is, might consider these six suggestions…. Step One - Do not internalize a job loss or job search into your personal ...
Views: 1459(5 votes) - So You Need Resume Help - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Marc DeBoerWe all ask ourselves this at some point in time, "Do I need resume help or not?" Why do we ask this? Because we all go through career changes in life and we want to land that next job. However, let me ask you this? If you wanted to have a procedure done, would you go to a doctor or do it ...
Views: 1458 - Learn How To Flatter The Interviewer - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2013 from Marc DeBoerI've been noticing a trend with many of my clients with whom I help to improve their interviewing skills; they think the interview is about themselves! They believe that they are doing all the talking and answering all the questions so why wouldn't the interview be about themselves? My response ...
Views: 1453 - 7 Top Tips For A Cover Letter That Makes Employers Take Notice - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Ali LarterFor most job applications, you will be required to submit a cover letter, as well as a CV or résumé. This is your chance to really impress potential employers and convince them to invite you to interview, so you’ll want to make sure that they really take notice of all that you have to say. With ...
Views: 1452 - How and Why to Be an Employer Focused Candidate - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from Krista MitchellWith so many candidates in the applicant pool in the sluggish economy, employers have the pick of the litter. Therefore, you have to work extra hard to impress and prove that they need you. Frankly, they don’t care whether you are seeking a “growing company” or “opportunity for advancement”. ...
Views: 1452 - Writing a Resume: First Important Step - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Don GoodmanWriting a resume is more than just articulating your skills and accomplishments. Perhaps the most important part of the resume writing process is to start by defining your brand or positioning statement often called the “elevator pitch”. (An “elevator pitch” is what you would say to Bill Gates ...
Views: 1450 - Defining Your Brand For The Interview - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Marc DeBoerDefining your brand for the interview can be tricky. When you sit down, you know who you are and what you can offer, yet how do you know that is the "right" brand to present in the interview? Or maybe, you've heard about all this branding talk, but don't even know what it means. Well, let's ...
Views: 1449 - How Your Resume Limits Your Potential - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Matthew TooneResumes are essential documents that communicate our past experience, outline our previous accomplishments, and even reveal a portion of our current character. They are so essential that employers, educational institutions, and companies everywhere must require them in order to assess our ...
Views: 1449(3 votes) - Is your Professional Image in need of a Make Over? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Maria MartinezOne of this week’s highlights, was a meeting in celebration of Professional Women’s Day. The American Business Women’s’ Association, group of which I am a part of, always provides not only opportunity to network with other professionals but also, they are very deliberate about making personal ...
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