The American culture is a bit contradictory about its approach to introverts and extroverts. A recent book, Quiet, discusses how we’re trained from an early age to be extroverts, the one who gets noticed. However, we’re also admonished not to brag about ourselves because that makes us appear arrogant. Most parents have told their children that nobody... » Read Full Article
A resume is your first chance to make a favorable impression on a hiring manager. An interview may be your last chance to convince the individual to give you a shot at the job. This video from Career TV, provides excellent advice to make the most of your chances. You need to avoid: Profanity Slang... » Read Full Article
Too many of us believe that being invited to interview means we’ve finally made it. We’ll ace the meeting and will be offered the job. We can relax. Nothing could be further from the truth. Winging an interview is as foolish as slapping together a resume and hoping for the best. Job search and job... » Read Full Article
As job seekers, we often become so focused on securing an interview, that when it does happen, we feel we’ve succeeded. There’s not much else to do. How wrong it is to assume that. Many applicants look great on paper, but when they’re face-to-face with a hiring manager or a recruiter, they fizzle out. Some... » Read Full Article
Think about it. Most individuals face holiday job hunting with an attitude that could best be called defeatist. “Why bother getting my resume together during November and December? No one’s hiring now. It’s time to party. I’ll wait till January. All the good jobs will be posted then.” - or - “I’ve been at this... » Read Full Article
The rule of thumb is preparation, preparation, preparation. » Read Full Article
It used to be the only part of the employment search a candidate had to worry about was whether the offered salary and benefits were going to be what they required or wanted. » Read Full Article
The more you talk, the more the hiring authority learns about you. That’s why you need to be prepared before you utter one word. Each answer must be crafted carefully to maximize your chances of being hired. » Read Full Article
Too many candidates mistakenly believe that being called in for an interview is being guaranteed a position. Nothing could be further from the truth. » Read Full Article
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