Posts Tagged ‘#jobhunting’
3 Common Cover Letter Misconceptions
Isn’t the Cover Letter Dead? You’re applying for a job online, so you don’t need a cover letter – right? As a savvy professional in the market for new job opportunities: you have read all the blogs, posts and articles talking about how resumes only get 6-10 seconds (if they get read at all) and cover…
Read MoreInterview for Impact: Increase Your Job Candidacy by 70%
Interview for Impact: Increase Your Job Candidacy by 70% Interviews: love them or hate them – every job seeker must learn how to interview for impact. A great first impression will only last a few minutes if you don’t have what it takes to be a savvy interviewee. It is vital to ensure that you…
Read MoreHow to Answer the Worst Interview Question
How to Answer the Worst Interview Question “What’s your greatest weakness?” the interviewer asked me. I resisted the urge not to roll my eyes in exasperation. That has got to be the worst interview question – ever. Problem is, many employers are still stuck in the 80’s behavioral interview mode with the following typical questions:…
Read More5 Essentials for Effective Job Seekers
5 Essentials for Effective Job Seekers “What the one thing I should do more than anything else as a person in transition?” I am asked this more often these days. I wish it was as easy as a single step to success. There’s no magic pill or secret handshake to guarantee the best job for you. Whether…
Read MoreThe Secret About the Secret Pool of Jobs
The Secret About the Secret Pool of Jobs It was late one afternoon when I got the call. The speaker on the other end quickly introduced themselves as responding to my application for a job position and they wanted to set up an interview. I eagerly accepted the time and date for the interview as…
Read MoreHow to Ace the Interview in 15 Minutes or Less
Ace the Interview in 15 Minutes or Less Interviews: love them or hate them – every job seeker must learn to ace the interview in 15 minutes or less. In the age of impatience, we get very little time to make a great first impression. It’s a sad fact that the person most qualified for…
Read MoreYour Resume: Top 5 Reasons You’re Not Getting a Response
You and your resume can be best friends or secret enemies. If you are looking for career shift you have already realized that job hunting IS a full time job! Time is precious and so are great career opportunities. You definitely want to get that phone call, but what if your resume is secretly sabotaging…
Read MoreHiring Slump in the Holiday Season? Think Again.
When the Christmas trees hit the shelves in the local home improvement store and all the clothing outlet carries is winter woolies, we automatically think that the hiring season is over – bring on the turkey, ham, and extra helping of pie! In actuality, the Holiday Season is exactly the time to polish the resume,…
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