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- Job Interview and the Importance of Following Up - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from James TomersonNo one can deny the importance of following up after a job interview. What happens after an interview is just as critical as what happens during an interview. There are more reasons than one to ask you to follow up after an interview. Jobseekers need to equip themselves with all the tips and ...
Views: 3446 - Job Interview Etiquette - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Irina HunterIf you are going to pass interview, you should know interview etiquette. What hides under the phrase “job interview etiquette”? It means that you should be appropriately dressed for the situation; you should take necessary documents; you should know formal greetings; you should know how to ...
Views: 911 - Job Interview Follow-Up Tips - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Peggy McKeeSo what happens when you have a really great interview, you send your follow-up email in a timely manner, but then you hear nothing? What do you do? Do you send another note? Do you contact HR? Or the hiring manager you spoke to in the interview? It’s a tricky situation, and a lot of people ...
Views: 1863 - Job Interview Mistakes: Oops! I turned down a job that I want now! - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2010 from Peggy McKeeHave you ever found yourself in this situation? You turned down a job offer because you were sure you were getting a better one…and then you didn’t. What now? Can you get that offer back? Maybe. Here’s your best shot at turning this situation around for you: First of all, find out ...
Views: 6111 - Job Interview Thank You Email Guidelines - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2012 from Peggy McKeeNever underestimate how important thank you notes are to the impression you make on the company in your job interview process. But the most critical factor of all is speed. For that reason, every thank you note should be a thank you email...sent within 24 hours of your interview. Why? ...
Views: 1834 - Job Interview Tip: Don’t Sabotage Your Interview By Making This Critical Mistake - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Peggy McKeeAs an interview coach, I always recommend that my clients bring a 30/60/90-day plan to their job interviews. This plan is a written outline for what they intend to do and achieve within the first 3 months on the job. It takes research and strategic thinking to put one together, and it’s a lot ...
Views: 1706 - Job Interview Tip: How to Discuss a Layoff - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Peggy McKeeBeing laid off can feel so awkward to a job seeker that it paralyzes them in an interview situation and undermines their candidacy--but it doesn't have to. I'm going to show you how to change the language you use and the perspective you have about your layoff to boost your confidence and calm ...
Views: 1804 - Job Interview Tip: How to Present a 30/60/90-Day Plan - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Peggy McKeeI’ve been a recruiter and career coach for over 10 years now, and I have always recommended that my candidates use a 30/60/90-day plan in their job interviews, because I used it when I was an employee in the job search. I saw phenomenal results from using it, and my candidates do, too. Why? ...
Views: 4581 - Job Interview Tip: The Hardest Part of the Interview Is Asking for the Job - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Peggy McKeeMany job candidates prepare well for the interview, connect well with the hiring manager, and then stumble at the end of the interview session because they’re not comfortable asking for the next step. It feels awkward, or too bold, or even weak (as in, “if they want to hire me, they’ll have to ...
Views: 2707 - Job Interview Tip: What To Do If You Got the Offer, But It's Not From the Company You Wanted - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2010 from Peggy McKeeIt’s a little rough-and-tumble right now in the job search, and it’s not uncommon for a candidate to receive a job offer that’s not quite the one they wanted. Often, the candidate then feels like there’s a decision to be made, but it’s not the decision they think. Candidates weighing a job ...
Views: 2525 - Job Interview Tips for Sales: What's Your Sales Style? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Peggy McKeeAre you in a sales role? Or trying to get a better sales job? If so, what's your sales style? Do you even know what I mean by that? And if you do, can you communicate that to a recruiter or a hiring manager who's considering you for a new position? In my role as a medical sales recruiter, ...
Views: 4604 - Job Interview Tips: 3 Opportunities to Make a Great Impression in the Interview - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Peggy McKeeIn your job interview, the details matter. The big picture is often the same, in terms of the process, but how you handle each individual step tells the interviewer a tremendous amount about you and how you’ll approach the job. Here are 3 opportunities for you to stand out from your ...
Views: 1859 - Job Interview Workshop: References Are Not an Afterthought - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Peggy McKeeIf you’re asked about your references in the job interview, do you have a few names ready? Do you know what those people would say about you if they were called? You need to know how to choose the best references, how to make sure they say fantastic, glowing things about you, and why it’s ...
Views: 2318 - Job Interviewers Are Worried About Where You’ve Been Lately - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Carole Martin“Why has it taken you so long to find a job?” Or, “What have you been doing since you left your last job – 6 months, or more ago?” It’s amazing that employers are still asking this type of question. Don’t they read what’s going on in the job market? If they were informed, they would know the ...
Views: 1189 - Job Search Advice for the Unemployed and Over 40 - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Peggy McKeeIf you’re unemployed and over 40, it can feel like a “double whammy” of trouble for you in the job search, but it doesn’t have to be a negative. First of all, unemployment is a temporary status that you are going to change. Don’t be ashamed of that. Many people (especially right now) face ...
Views: 3082 - Job Search Advice: Are You Applying Online, But Getting No Interviews? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Peggy McKeeHere’s a common scenario (and complaint) for job seekers: “I spend all day long applying to jobs online through Monster.com, CareerBuilder.com, or niche job boards—and I never get a response. Have I lost the understanding of how this job search works?” If this is happening to you, you’ve ...
Views: 1857 - Job Search Advice: How to Explain Your Unemployment (and Get Your Confidence Back!) - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2010 from Peggy McKeeIt seems that there’s always been a stigma attached to being unemployed, and even in this economy, when so many people are without a job for a lengthy stretch, it still causes candidates to be uncomfortable and nervous about telling people that they’re unemployed. They don’t quite know how to ...
Views: 1858 - Job Search Advice: How to Navigate Networking When You’re Unemployed - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2010 from Peggy McKeeWhat do you do if you’re currently unemployed (like so many others are in this economy), and you go to a networking function and are asked “What do you do?” If that question makes you uncomfortable, it’s an indication that you are ashamed of that particular circumstance. That’s the first ...
Views: 1811 - Job Search Advice: References – Written vs. Verbal - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Peggy McKeeHave you ever wondered if it carries more weight to have a written reference letter, or if it makes a better impression to have your reference speak directly to the hiring manager on the phone? The answer is: both. Written references and verbal references serve different purposes in your ...
Views: 1767 - Job Search Technique - Find Hiring Managers on Social Networks - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from Peggy McKeeHmmm... Being unemployed stinks. Finding a job is a killer. How do I find the job? Why don't I begin by finding the hiring manager instead? If I can do that, I might be on my way to getting the position that I want. Maybe online social networks offer the key I need to unlock the doors to the job ...
Views: 1665 - Job Search Techniques: Managing Your References - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Don GoodmanWould you walk into an interview blindsided – not knowing what the employer does or what’s involved in the role you are applying for? For those who want to succeed and be effective in an interview the answer is “No.” You should always go into an interview prepared with key messages in mind to ...
Views: 1218 - Job Search Tip: What’s the One Thing You Must Understand In the Job Search? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Peggy McKeeHow many jobs have you applied to online—only to receive no response? Or maybe you received a “thanks but no thanks” letter. Either way, you aren’t making much progress in landing a job. If this applies to you, I have a question: Do you have a LinkedIn profile? Maybe you don’t think it’s ...
Views: 1526 - Job Search Tips: 4 Ways to Transition into Medical Sales, Even If You Have No Experience - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Peggy McKeeMany people find that there are roadblocks they can’t get past when trying to break into medical sales, medical devices, laboratory sales, or other health care sales–but it can be done. The biggest one is the lack of a medical background. But here are 4 ways you can overcome that: 1. You ...
Views: 1812 - Job Seekers: Here’s Your “Video Guide to Getting Hired” - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peggy McKeeHere are links to 22 videos designed to guide you through the job search and interview process and give you your best chance for success. I’ve put them in order for you here, so that you can build your knowledge as you go and see how it all fits together. About Medical Sales If you’re ...
Views: 1677 - Job Shadowing: Make the Most of It by Knowing What to Ask - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Peggy McKeeJob shadowing is common among students, less so among adults who have been out in the work force for a while. But if you're transitioning to a new job or career field, it can be a huge boost to your credibility and your performance in the interview. But you've got to ask the right questions to ...
Views: 1778 - Job-Getting Reminder Tips - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2021 from William CottringerJob-Getting Reminder Tips By Bill Cottringer Although the post-pandemic job market is starting to lean toward favoring employees over employers, it is still a difficult challenge to find the right job today. Success requires some serious preparatory work in the following three areas, ...
Views: 655 - Key Tip for Acing the Interview: Mirroring to Build Rapport - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Don GoodmanImagine stepping into a deep conversation with a friend. You may share the same posture, hand gestures, tone and rate of speech. You can also tell when other people are in deep conversation by similarities in body language. What is happening is mirroring. It is subconsciously helping those in ...
Views: 1364 - Know Why Adwords Pricing Is A Necessary Investment For Companies - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2020 from Marina PalAdwords are the advertisements in Google search which is displayed at the top and bottom in search results. It appearsin the paid results and the display model is based on pay per click system. In this the advisor pays for each click. When the ads have right quality, high quality content, as ...
Views: 855 - Landing a Career in a Tough Economy - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Michael TrustToday’s job market is unlike any job market since the Great Depression. With off shoring, outsourcing, economic uncertainty, the prospect of deflation in many sectors of the economy, finding a position, much less a career, is a huge challenge in today’s world. Saying so is an understatement, to ...
Views: 1017 - Leadership 101: Critical Tips And Tools To Become a Better Manager or Supervisor - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Wendy Montes de ocaEmployees are often dropped into managerial roles based on the quality of their actual work, not on their ability to manage. The problem: The skills needed to perform a job usually are completely different from the skills needed to supervise employees performing that same job. That’s why ...
Views: 3980 - Learn How To Flatter The Interviewer - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2013 from Marc DeBoerI've been noticing a trend with many of my clients with whom I help to improve their interviewing skills; they think the interview is about themselves! They believe that they are doing all the talking and answering all the questions so why wouldn't the interview be about themselves? My response ...
Views: 1320 - Learn Typical Interview Questions And The Most Common Resume Mistakes - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2011 from Steve AustinWhen you attend your very first employment interview, you might wonder specifically what the interviewer is searching for when he or she begins asking typical interview questions. The purpose of these questions is usually to see how well you will be qualified to fill the position being ...
Views: 1274 - Learning How to Ace Your Final Interview - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. It’s definitely possible to go through a series of interviews before you will know if you get the job or not. However, of all the interviews, the most important will definitely be the last one, aptly called the final interview. During the ...
Views: 829 - Lessons Learned from Unemployment by Steve Matter - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from Steve MatterLike millions of other Americans, I found myself a victim of a layoff during this Great Recession. It was the first time I was unemployed in a career spanning 36 years. There is a famous line from the Godfather movie, “It’s not personal, it’s strictly business.” Eliminating a job may be ...
Views: 1539 - Make Yourself Employable - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Krista MitchellThere has been a lot in the news lately about the long-term unemployed and how employers are discriminating against them. Why are they discriminating? They believe you are “unemployable”. They assume that if a hundred employers have already looked at you and passed over you for other more ...
Views: 1241 - Market Outlook June– Second Part: Strathclyde Associates - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Strathclyde AssociateMarket Outlook June 2010: “Strathclyde Associates, Korea”: The Greek situation remains in the eye of the storm, and has led to the decision to downgrade its debt to “junk” status despite a formal request for aid from the IMF and other member countries of the euro-zone to enable it to refinance ...
Views: 687 - Mastering Job Interviews Using the SOAR Answer Model - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2017 from Linda CattelanHere you are in the interview you have been dreaming about. Now what? Will you nail the interview by making a great impression mastering artful responses to behavioral questions being asked? Or will this be another unsuccessful attempt at getting to your dream job. The following S.O.A.R. ...
Views: 1497 - Medical Assistant as a Career Alternative - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2013 from Antony GrenwhichPeople struggle to get a job they want to have. Sometimes, they can not succeed in an interview. Sometimes, circumstances beyond their control prevent them from reaching their career goals. And often they simply do everything to succeed and still fail to get a job at the end. Job of a ...
Views: 1529 - Methods of Interviewing Job Candidates - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2020 from Clarissa LearyAn interview is one of the most crucial points for a company to learn about a potential candidate for an open job position. Not only does it potentially understand the skills of an applicant, but also their personality, on how they approach problems, and how they carry themselves to name a few. ...
Views: 795 - Military Vets - Top 3 Tips To Get a Civilian Job - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2013 from Peggy McKeeWhen you take the big step out of military service back into civilian life, the last thing you need to be worrying about are the difficulties of a civilian job search. It’s true that veterans’ unemployment rates are higher than average, and it’s true that there are specific obstacles in your ...
Views: 1971 - Most Effective Tips to Ace An Exit Interview (Guide) - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2016 from william lohrYou were employed at a particular company, but you want to switch to another company, either because you didn’t like some things at the former, or you are getting new opportunities for flourishing at the new ones. Whatever may be the case if you have decided to leave, then you’ll be asked to ...
Views: 1070 - Nail the Interview in 5 Minutes - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Charlotte WeeksIt’s happened to all of us. You finally get an interview for the job you want. You spend the drive over anticipating questions and rehearsing answers. You give the interviewer your best handshake and then before you can answer the second question, you get that feeling…you are not getting this ...
Views: 1444 - Nervous on the interview? Calming your interview jitters - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Mike LortonInterviews make people nervous but a few simple steps can help aleviate your anxiety. First, prepare for your interview. Being well-prepared will boost your confidence. Research what are common interview questions and draft answers and finally practice speaking them out loud. Research the ...
Views: 1132 - New Treng in Job Huning - Feng Shui - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Beata KulitskayaIn the 15-years I have been a Feng Shui practitioner, I have been asked a lot of questions about “how Fen g Shui can help me make more money?” But over the past couple years, I have seen a significant increase from clients and skeptics alike wondering, “Can Feng Shui help me get a ...
Views: 2518 - New Way of Thinking of a Job Interview - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Antony GrenwhichJob interview has always been a stressful experience for many. People are usually afraid of all the difficult interview questions they can get. I will mention just few of these question, to remind it to you: What are your weaknesses? Why do you want to work fork for us? Why should our ...
Views: 1299 - New Year’s Resolutions for Career Seekers and for Job Seekers - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Michael TrustThe same set of standards apply to both groups. This is the time of year to evaluate or re-evaluate where you are and where you want to be. As the economy continues to struggle, it is especially important now to get a bearing on where you are in your career. • Finding a new job is hard work. ...
Views: 924 - No more hurdles between you and university with University interview training - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Jon-Paul BrettThere has been a long established industry of University Interview Coaching for the top tier. From many of the classrooms of the top private schools there have been evening classes on ‘how to get in’. Now it is starting to spread to the mainstream. Universities are beginning to take even more ...
Views: 1147 - Nursery jobs working: Part time vacancy for promising candidates - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2012 from Brent KortonHave you ever thought of working as a temporary teacher with different nurseries? If no then consider this job as many nursery jobs working are available for those willing to replace absent or outgoing teachers in different educational institutions. The advantage of this job is that you would ...
Views: 817 - Nurses: Looking for a Career Change? Think About A Transition Into a Medical Sales Career - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Peggy McKeeIf you are a nurse who is thinking about a career change, you’re not alone. There’s a recent ANM Health Care survey that says over 40% of nurses are seeking a career change. Job satisfaction for nurses is low, for a lot of reasons: the hours, the pay, and a lack of respect from doctors are a ...
Views: 8124 - Offbeat Ways to Get a Medical Sales Job - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Peggy McKeeMedical sales has a well-deserved reputation for being extremely competitive. The path to get into the field is littered with job seeker casualties: “not enough sales experience,” “not the right kind of experience,” “no experience in the medical field,” and so on. But there are ways to get ...
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