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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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Companies are starting to make the job application a part of the resume submission process – unless you submit directly through CareerBuilder®, LinkedIn® or Monster®. This way, companies are able to obtain all the information they need to decide if you will be moving forward in the interview … [Read more...]
Why should you have a strategy when you read job postings? Anyone who has tried to find a job online knows that you can get sucked into the black hole of the internet very quickly and be searching for hours and hours. If you establish a strategy on how to read job postings you will not only save … [Read more...]
The time has come and the party is ending. The Bank of Mom and Dad is closing the unlimited funds in your checking account. You have been dreading this moment, but the reality has hit and you look in the mirror and say it - I need a job. It’s a pivotal moment where you have to man up and … [Read more...]
Job seekers who have been displaced over the past three years know this is true. If you are in a job currently and the writing is on the wall that the industry is changing or you won’t be able to stay there for much longer, you may be faced with this reality also. So, how can you be looking … [Read more...]
Have you ever had a friend or family member who easily navigates through the job search process? Sometimes it seems like these people just have new opportunities fall out of the sky into their laps when they aren’t even looking for a job. As frustrating as this may seem for someone who has … [Read more...]
Technology continues to advance career search and morph the ways that job seekers present themselves to prospective employers. People who need help finding a … [Read More...]
Everyone would like to make six (or seven) figures in their base salary. As you begin your job hunting, it’s important … [Read More...]
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