Interviews are tricky things – you never know the rules of engagement, it is hard to figure out what they are looking for, and you feel like an ant under a glass. One thing to remember, is that an interview is a participatory process – it is not just one way. When you walk into the new organization, the [...]
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Winning Interview Tips For Success – Tip One
Thinking back to some of the best parts of 2011 and the best way to talk about some winning interview tips, it came to me in a flash that there is no better icon about winning than – yes – Charlie Sheen. Instead of backing down and thinking things through, Mr. Sheen took matters into his own [...]
Research first, then look for the “Fit Factor”
Surfing through the LinkedIn groups that I belong to, I answered a posting and then was able to learn a trick or two that I would like to share. The posting was about how to approach a potential employer in the best way possible, and I was fortunate that a true leader in the field [...]
Are you driving your career, or are you a passenger?
There are two ways to handle your career, whether you are an A list executive, a plumber, a factory worker, or really any other job – to drive it forwards, or to sit back and be driven. Whether you are working or not, you can still take ownership of yoru path, and choose to be the force that [...]
There is no such thing as a perfect resume
The perfect resume is a lie! There – I said it – the elephant in the room has been exposed! If you have bought into the thought that the resume is such a crucial tool, you have really only bought a bottle of snake oil. One thing that makes me wonder as a Career Counselor [...]
Strategy for finding good resume keywords – get found by the Applicant Tracking System
The world of job seeking has changed drastically in just the last few years, and the increase of using an Applicant Tracking System has made it difficult at times to be found. Many companies are using Applicant Tracking Systems to filter out good resumes from other resumes they do not want to look at, searching for key words, phrases, and other significant facts to make the pile smaller. For you to be found as an applicant, you need to use those keywords so that the program says you are a good fit – but you still have to be found. You can read about a few strategies in this posting.
Nine different ways to take a good look at a new employer
Do something different if you are looking for different results. The new employer is going to think that you will perform in the new job the way that you look for your job. These steps and ideas are best completed before you send a resume, not after. Send the very best marketing document you can by doing some targeted research. Here are nine different ways to take a good look at the new employer:
You next employer wants only four questions answered…
When you are applying for a job, it is a process. The employer has a problem, you are looking to gain employment, and they are looking to save money and begin solving their problem. You write a resume, do some research, and hope for the best. There are several questions that the new employer wants you to answer, but [...]
6 Phrases to Never Use For Your LinkedIn Profile
Everyone seems to want to be on LinkedIn these days, and rightfully so! Companies are searching for business partners, employers are looking for new workers to join their ranks, and networks are easily built on a Global scale. Unfortunately, several people jump in without thought as to how they can best craft their profile so [...]
Step one for job seekers – write your personal vision statement
Meeting people every day can be a tiring experience, but I have found it to be the best part of my working life so far. I truly love the ability to work with people, asking them about their lives and hearing some great achievements they have made, and job seekers are always surprised at how many talents they [...]
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