Have a big interview coming up for that internship you really want, or a part-time job you really need this semester? If so, check out this resourceful article by Dawn Dugan, contributing writer for Salary.com on some helpful tips to consider (and avoid) for the interview. As always, if you need help with preparing for…Continue Reading 8 Dos and Don’ts for Acing Your Interview
16 Job Search Errors Often Made
By Rachel Farrell, CareerBuilder.com From CNNLiving.com Over the years, hiring managers have born witness to every hiring, interviewing, resume, cover letter and negotiation mistake there is. You know what these blunders are. Yet you (and hundreds of other job seekers) continue to make common job search mistakes. From those who see your mistakes over and…Continue Reading 16 Job Search Errors Often Made
Seven Salary Negotiation Tips for Women
From Salary.com Women are far less likely than men to negotiate at work, which typically costs women more than half a million dollars in earnings over the course of their respective careers, according to Linda Babcock and Sara Lashever, authors of the book Women Don’t Ask. The authors conducted multiple studies that found women miss…Continue Reading Seven Salary Negotiation Tips for Women
8 important tips for Skype interview
From BetterJobsAdvice.com With video interviews becoming more common during hiring, not being prepared can easily keep you out of the running. While meeting via video is time saver, getting past the technological barriers of not speaking face-to-face can be difficult. Be sure you’re prepared and use Skype to your advantage, experts say. Looking for more…Continue Reading 8 important tips for Skype interview
3 Things Make Job Seeker Stand Out
by Beth Braccio Hering from CNN.com / CareerBuilder.com In a tight market, every job seeker needs to find a way to stand out from the crowd. What separates the great from the good and makes a particular candidate too irresistible to pass up? Often, it is one of these three things….Continue Reading 3 Things Make Job Seeker Stand Out
The Lost Art of the Thank You Note: Give Honest, Sincere Appreciation
From The Coach’s Corner – Dale Carnegie Training *A helpful article to think about for sending thank you follow up notes to employers after an interview. To read the article in full, please click here. Overview: Writing a sincere thank you note is one of the professional skills that can make a lasting favorable impression….Continue Reading The Lost Art of the Thank You Note: Give Honest, Sincere Appreciation
Where Will You Be in Five Years?
by Amy Gallo From Harvard Business Review Most people have been asked that perennial, and somewhat annoying, question: “Where do you see yourself in five years?” Of course it is asked most often in a job interview, but it may also come up in a conversation at a networking event or a cocktail party. Knowing…Continue Reading Where Will You Be in Five Years?
How to Handle Tough Interview Questions
From Commongood Careers *This article focuses on the nonprofit sector, but can be applicable to any and all interviews. Let’s face it. Not all interview questions are created equally, and some are more challenging to answer than others. However, most hiring managers are not out to stump or trick candidates in their interview questions. Rather,…Continue Reading How to Handle Tough Interview Questions
How to answer ‘Tell me a little about yourself?’
From CNNLiving.com & CareerBuilder.com To a painter, an untouched canvas holds unlimited possibility for a bold new creation. But for each artist, the potential for something great is counterweighed by the potential for unparalleled failure. Similarly, excitement and anxiety loom over job interviews. When you present yourself to an employer, you hope all the right…Continue Reading How to answer ‘Tell me a little about yourself?’
Attitude Is All When It Comes To Winning Interviews
From JobsJournal.com An introspective and insightful article on the importance of your attitude and interpersonal skills in relation to current trends seen in job interviews. To read the entire article please click here….Continue Reading Attitude Is All When It Comes To Winning Interviews