With one interview per hundreds of sent applications you cannot afford to make it into a practice run. How can you ace the one interview that is so important?
Categories: Career Advice, Interview, Job Search
You pass a homeless person and something about him makes you want to give money. Others – you want to run away from. How similar is this to a job interview?..
Categories: Career Advice, Interview, Job Search
People in various occupations: clerks, dog trainers, certified project managers, CFAs, CPAs, software developers, restaurant managers misunderstand resume purpose.
Categories: Resume Writing
Myths surround resume writing. It pays to avoid common mistakes when creating resumes, sending cover letters, preparing for interviews, and looking for work.
Categories: Career Advice, Job Search, Resume Writing
Compare want employers and employees want – and you will end up with a complete disconnect. These two groups do not speak the same language! What is one to do?
Categories: Career Advice, Resume Writing
We have outsourced almost everything. And while the service sector (still) covers about 70-80 percent of the US economy, recent article in The Toronto Star shows that these jobs could disappear as well.
Categories: State of Economy
A heated discussion about using or not using professional resume writers yielded some interesting trends in the job-seeker community. While opinions varied immensely, trends persisted across all shades of the spectrum.
Categories: Career Advice, Funny, Job Search, Services
Having a gap in employment dates often raises red flags with recruiters and hiring managers. There are things one can do to minimize potential damage.
Categories: Career Advice, Resume Writing
Whether you are looking for a full-time or a contract job, you are bound to come across recruiting agencies. There are things you should know about how recruiters operate, which will help you maximize the relationship potential.
Categories: Career Advice, Job Search
You interviewed for a job you really wanted. You believe you did very well. You answered all questions. You felt a good vibe. And then… they decide to pass on you. What went wrong?
Categories: Career Advice, Interview
