Stepping into a panel interview – an interview with more than two people at the same time - can be a little more challenging than a one-on-one meeting. The basic principles are still the same, whether you are speaking to one person or to a group of managers who are evaluating your skills and … [Read more...]
What do your interview clothes say about you?
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You passed the resume screening, they called you for a phone interview and you sailed through it. Now it’s time to show up and meet them for the first time – so what do your interview clothes say about you? Even if you think what you are wearing to an interview is not making a statement, the … [Read more...]
The internet can’t help you choose a career
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With the large number of websites that advertise how they can provide you direction, why are job seekers still unemployed? If the internet can’t help you choose a career, where else can you turn? The reality is that no matter how many sites you surf to get ideas about what your next job or … [Read more...]
Mentoring can give you the career help you need
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It really doesn’t matter if you are currently employed or not, mentoring can be a way to boost your current career path or launch your next one. Some people may think that mentoring won’t offer career help, but is going to turn out to be more like babysitting. Tenured workers have probably … [Read more...]
Five job interview questions you need to ace
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It really doesn’t matter what field or industry you are in, there are five job interview questions that you are going to need to prepare for to make it through the job search process. People who think ‘I’m a really good interviewer’ but haven’t practiced to consider how they should … [Read more...]
Your boss may give you the best career advice
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Whether you are happy in your current job or not, take time to listen to what career advice your boss is giving you. It may not be as obvious as “You should find a new job.” or “If you did X, you would increase your chances for a raise or promotion.” Managers are sending employees … [Read more...]
Employers are using a personality assessment test to rule you out
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Depending on what industry you are in, you may have been asked to take a personality assessment test as part of your hiring process. For those of you who have escaped this process, be aware that this trend is expanding as our employers become more specific about the culture they want to have in … [Read more...]
Five ways to evaluate employment agencies
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Before you head out to ask employment agencies to help you find a job, there are some things to consider. The reality is that you will have to do the lion’s share of the work in finding a job. No employment agencies are set up to do all the work for any job seeker. Finding a new job is a job … [Read more...]
A resume builder without teachable skills won’t help
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The latest ManPower research shows a few things about the US economy and why there are underemployed people and jobs that don’t have skilled potential candidates. Part of the data is focused on the concept of teachable skills. Workers that are trying to find employment or moving into new … [Read more...]
Answering interview questions is an art
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Interview questions are always going to be stressful and uncomfortable. No matter how many times someone practices answers in front of a mirror, or with a friend, the ability to effectively answer interview questions requires preparation, planning, and execution. Ultimately, there are nuances to … [Read more...]
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