Today started with quite a jolt, both professionally and personally. Incident A: My first call was with a job seeker who questioned the “Confidential” job listings on the EstateJobs site. She had a very good point – why would agencies post job anonymously, and how do I know my information is safe when applying? The…
Some of the worst mistakes in interviews come from the simplest of questions. If you don’t review and get ready for the most commonly used ones, then you only have yourself to blame. While not the most common interview question, the failure question—should you get it—is rather perplexing. How do you answer this honestly while…
Good job hunting basics are important. Here are a few ideas to help in your search. If you want to find a job you love, you have to have high standards. You have to know what you want and what you’re worth, and you can’t be willing to settle for anything lower than that.But that…
This is a very good article about digging deeper in the interview process. Be ready for the answers you need to provide substance and meaning from your experience. Good read – enjoy, Whether you are looking to hire someone, decide whether to trust someone, or enter a business partnership, the better you are at judging…
Here’s and interesting approach to interview preparation. What I like is that it helps a job applicant refine their personal story and use concise wording to communicate their background and goals. The process of writing your own letter of recommendation could actually help you gain clarity on your strengths and how they apply to your…
There’s just no excuse for any mistakes in a resume these days. Computers and internet advice should inform the way to a near perfect presentation every time. If you are not sure, hire someone to help. I’ve sent out hundreds of resumes over my career, applying for just about every kind of job. I’ve personally…
Here’s a MUST READ article over at Lifehacker concerning online profiles. It is rich with information and related links / resources. If you don’t know this information, it IS hurting your online identity. Dear Lifehacker, I’ve been applying for a lot of jobs recently, and I’m wondering what kind of research an employer might do…