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- You Must Remember This: Information You Must Have before the Interview - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Don GoodmanSo you’ve gotten through the hurdle of securing an employer’s interest with your resume, but now the real challenge begins – the interview. While an interview is no guarantee to a job offer, your chances at it are much improved if you properly prepare for it well ahead of time. Here is ...
Views: 1173(1 vote) - 10 WAYS TO ACE THE INTERVIEW USING FENG SHUI - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Katy AllgeyerLooking for a new job? What you do to prepare before you get the gig is just as crucial as how you perform once you get it. Here are my Top 10 Tips of Feng Shui Preparedness that can help give you the edge over your competition: 1) CLEAN SLATE Be sure to clear out the clutter from home and ...
Views: 5595(4 votes) - 5 Ways to Break the Ice at Networking Events - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Don GoodmanNetworking is not about how many resumes or business cards you hand out, but how you establish rapport and build a relationship that can lead to opportunities. Attending a networking event is only the beginning of the networking process. Effective networking takes time and builds lasting ...
Views: 1733(2 votes) - 6 Steps to Lunching Out on Your Career - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from UCHE AGOHADiscussions on career, in view of its ramification are always extensive. But its substance can always be broken down to simple progression or steps to its realization. Perhaps, you’re a student or one at the threshold of making an important career choice. Worse still, your case may be you not ...
Views: 1847(2 votes) - A Job Search is a Job - The Number 1 Step to Win an Interview - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2010 from Peggy McKeeMany of us have the wrong idea about the job search. We believe that our skills, the industry requirement for skills, and our dedication to hard work is enough. This is never the case and in today's environment this is even less so as you may be competing against dozens and sometimes hundreds of ...
Views: 3124(2 votes) - Ask Not What Your Employer Can Do For You - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoer...but what you can do for your employer! We have all heard President Kennedy's most famous speech and you know it's about our country not employer. However, let's consider this for now. What if every CEO across the world said this; Ask not what your employer can do for you, but what you can do ...
Views: 1258(2 votes) - Asking the Right Questions in Your Interview - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryMost of us think that a job interview is a one-way process and that the employer is the only one asking questions. Yet, there is a downfall for this sort of thinking. Nowadays, most hiring managers believe that a job candidate should ask questions as much as possible because this indicates they ...
Views: 905(2 votes) - How to Find Out If the Company's Culture Is Right for You - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from gladys stoneYou're looking for your next career opportunity and have made a list of the "must haves". One thing you know for sure is that you don't want to work in a bureaucratic or political environment. Been there and done that. The problem is how are you going to find out in an interview whether the ...
Views: 1400(2 votes) - How To Launch a Successful Job Search - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerIt does not matter where you are in your life; mid-career or seasoned, employed or unemployed, director or entry-level. We all need to know how to launch a successful job search in order to find our next job. Before we describe our steps, we must first help you understand you! Think of ...
Views: 1152(2 votes) - Secrets of A Recruiter Revealed - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerI felt it was time for a controversial article, so here we go. What's the deal with recruiters? When I say recruiters, I mean headhunters. There are so many questions and controversy surrounding them and I felt it was time to address this. How Do Recruiters Get Paid? Well, the rumor around ...
Views: 1170(2 votes) - Should you ever negotiate your salary through Email? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2015 from Supriya NigamAfter an arduous number of job interviews with prospective organizations, who is hiring someone for the job of your dreams, you yet again meeting with hiring manager when he or she gives you job offer, but with salary below what you had anticipated. You are still elated, actually excited, ...
Views: 1469(2 votes) - The Subliminal Interviewing Skill You Need To Master - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerIt does not matter what kind of job you want or the industry you are looking, just about every interview is the same. The interviewer asks a few questions about you and you ask a few about the company and you are hired based on a gut feeling. When hiring anyone, there are no facts to go off ...
Views: 1116(2 votes) - Top Five Resume Mistakes To Fix For 2013 - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerIn my former life as a recruiter, I have seen hundreds of thousands of resumes and of them, no resume was the same. Long ones, short ones, some as big as your head (for anyone who remembers the lovely bunch of coconuts song)! Even with all these different kinds of resumes, all of them had the ...
Views: 1319(2 votes) - What Do Interviewers Want? - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2012 from Marc DeBoerWhen you get an interview call after applying to hundreds of jobs out there, your elation is natural. You research about the company, its work culture, and prepare yourself for the interview. You also talk to people to find out how to crack the interview. You also read blog posts on the same. ...
Views: 901(2 votes) - How To Prepare For A Job Interview - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2007 from Pat BrillYou’re just about ready to start your job search and send out your first resume. Stop! Before your send out that resume, are you prepared for the job interview? Your resume just gets your foot into the door. If you want to have a successful interview, you will need to plan. Here are ...
Views: 3641(3 votes) - Ten Ways To Display Passion For The Job Seeker - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Alvah ParkerMany years ago I was turned down for a job at a company that I really wanted to work for. I was surprised when the interviewer told me that he did not think I wanted the job. He could not have been more wrong about that. I was puzzled by his conclusion even after he explained that I had not ...
Views: 1728(3 votes) - Interview Preparation; How To Create Your Unique Brand - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Carole MartinAlmost every article - or career coach - will tell you that in order to do well in an interview - and to ultimately get the job offer, you must "Be Prepared." But what if you don't know how to prepare? - "What does prepared look like?" - "How do I know what they are going to ask?" - "How ...
Views: 2088(5 votes) - Six Steps for Managing Job Search Stress - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Mary Jane Hurley BrantMillions of people have lost their jobs in this economy so let's talk about managing the stress of a job search. Anyone who is in this situation, or loves someone who is, might consider these six suggestions…. Step One - Do not internalize a job loss or job search into your personal ...
Views: 1348(5 votes) - Use Your Head To Get Your Foot In The Door: Job Search Secrets No One Else Will Tell You - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from David RiklanWe all know someone who is looking for work or has stayed in a career that doesn’t fuel his or her work life. I recently spent time with Harvey Mackay, #1 New York Times Best Selling Author and he’s just come out with a new book titled Use Your Head To Get Your Foot In The Door: Job Search ...
Views: 3659(9 votes) - The Number One Secret of Getting that Job Offer - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieImpressive CV The irony of life is that we need an impressive CV but its impressiveness is not what bags the job. It is a good intro but then … A Leg in the Door No more than a leg in the door, resumes get you in front of the hiring people, but it will be a compelling story that will get ...
Views: 1407(1 vote) - *** How to Fail Your Job Interview – Interview Horror Stories and How to Avoid Them - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from David Couper1. Low-cut, Cut-offs, and Cutting Edge should be cut out of your interview dress. 50% of hiring managers say dressing inappropriately is the biggest mistake. Business dress works even if the company does business casual normally. It shows respect. Remember you can always take your jacket or ...
Views: 2400(1 vote) - 10 Common Interviewing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Shirley RayThe U.S. unemployment rate is higher than it's been in 26 years making today's employment market more competitive than it's been since 1982. Competence or even excellence in your chosen field doesn't necessarily translate into interviewing know-how. Too often job seekers unknowingly ...
Views: 4425(2 votes) - 15 Sure-Fire Ways & The Top 10 Questions To Ask For A Successful Job Interview - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Cecile PeterkinHere are some tips for a job interview that will help you come out of the process on top. When you walk into a job interview, the product you are selling is YOU. In order to successfully sell yourself, you must market your personal brand. That is, you must build a reputation that qualifies ...
Views: 1200(2 votes) - 4 Tips to Ace the Pre-Screen Phone Interview - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2012 from Louise GarverWhen you get that call from the recruiter or hiring manager that they would like to set up a phone interview, pat yourself on the back. You have made it to the first step. But, don’t think this a relaxed and laid-back conversation. This is a very important phone call because the interviewer will ...
Views: 995(1 vote) - 5 Biggest Cover Letter Mistakes - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Don GoodmanJust as important a resume is to helping a job seeker secure opportunities, so is the cover letter. A cover letter helps you hone in on important messages – to create a “conversation” – and gives the employer a sense of your personality that is not always captured through a resume alone. Yes, ...
Views: 1382(2 votes) - 5 Interview Questions You're Guaranteed To Be Asked (And Their Answers) - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerEveryone always has questions about what interview questions they will be asked. In today's job market, that is a great thing! Hiring managers and HR professionals want candidates that are fully prepared and are giving the best interview possible. We tallied our top five interview questions ...
Views: 1029(1 vote) - 5 Must Interview Questions You Need to Ask! - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from James MalervyThese five must ask interview questions go beyond the apparent ones, such as what is the title of the job, what is the job description, who would you be reporting to, and other fundamental questions. In fact, it's doubtful you'll even need to ask those questions, as they are typically summarized ...
Views: 3069(7 votes) - 5 Reasons To Give Your Job Search A Reboot - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Marc DeBoerIt does not matter where you are or what job you are looking for, every person can use an advantage when searching for jobs. The best and easiest advantage is knowledge. We review 5 common job searching problems to help you take a second look at your job search strategy so you can maximize your ...
Views: 1203(1 vote) - 6 Creative Ways to Stand Out in the Job Search! - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peggy McKeeIt's a tough job market out there right now, but what if you can’t even get an interview? What if you're resume or your network is good enough to get you to the interview, but you can’t get past that point? Are you demonstrating the levels of commitment, drive, tenacity, skills and ...
Views: 2329(2 votes) - 6 methods to Overcome the Interview Stress - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2013 from Marc DeBoerInterviews can always be a bit stressful and that is okay! It means you really want to do well and that is the first step to having a good interview. Below, are some tips to overcome the interview jitters. Night Before the Interview: Interview Prep: Be sure to do some interview prep ...
Views: 982(1 vote) - 6 Tips for a Successful Medical Device Sales Job Interview - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Peggy McKeeCompetition for jobs in medical sales can be fierce. Health care is a fascinating field, and the work environment for medical sales reps is exciting, lucrative, and rewarding for those who want to really make a difference. However, sales interviews are difficult, and interviews for jobs in ...
Views: 6838(1 vote) - Answer any Job Interview Question and Get Hired - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryYour cover letter was convincing, your resume was perfect, and your job application was incredible. You managed to make it to the next step in the job process, the interview!Are you prepared to face the interviewers and answer their questions? Did you practice your answer for possible interview ...
Views: 1051(1 vote) - Avoid Immediate Job Application Rejection - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerRemember the days when you could write a resume and send it to all of your potential future employers? When you could just walk in with your resume on nice cotton paper? Well…times have changed and you should not be thinking of that anymore. You now need to be thinking of, "How can I get ...
Views: 1077(1 vote) - Behavioural Interview Questions - Example Questions You Need To Know - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Justin MountfordAs a result of increasing effectiveness it's almost 100% sure that an interviewer is going to ask you behavioural interview style questions. Being asked behavioural interview questions for the first time without practice is very intimidating. It's not really until you've put some serious ...
Views: 1733(1 vote) - Contemplating the Temp to Perm Disadvantages and Benefits - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Supriya NigamTemp to perm jobs are becoming more and more popular with companies and, while employees are faster to accept such positions, there is considerable uncertainty surrounding the practice. In fact, for every individual having a horror story, there's another with a narrative of success. Your ...
Views: 2997(1 vote) - Different Types of Second Interview Questions That You Should Be Familiar With - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryCongratulations, you passed the first job interview! You are now ready to move forward to the next step, the second interview. This interview process is generally more thorough than the first and brings you closer to getting the job. In order for the second interview to go easily you need to be ...
Views: 1338(1 vote) - Don't Be On "Candidates Gone Wild" - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerAs an ex-corporate recruiter, I have more stories about candidates than I would ever be able to write about . Maybe one day, Bill Cosby will say, "Candidates say/do the darnedest things". We want to share with you today a few stories that stick out in our minds to this day. While we will not ...
Views: 970(1 vote) - Finally! A Plan to Get Your Next Job - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2010 from gladys stoneYou're out of work and want to get back as quickly as possible and are willing to be as aggressive as need be. You've heard this a million times, "Make looking for a job, your full-time job". The question is how? You've got a goal, now here's a plan to get that new job: 1. Target ...
Views: 1167(2 votes) - First Impressions Last! - by Submitted on May 24, 2010 from Siobhan SimsThe following article by Siobhan was published in The Kilkenny People 29 February 2008 EVERYONE knows that starting a new job is stressful. You want to make the right impression and want to be able to do your best. You may be having the following worries: - What are they going to think ...
Views: 1986(2 votes) - Five Tips About Employment Verifications and Background Checks - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerIf you have not read our section on employment verifications, please do so here. We give good insight into understanding what they are and how they can affect the offer process. It is widely unknown that the employment verification process plus background checks can make or break your entire ...
Views: 1086(1 vote) - Getting the Job You Desire: Preparing for Various Interview Types - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Heather EagarIf you’ve been on multiple job interviews then you know that you might encounter a different environment depending on the company you interview with. This is pretty common because every company has its own culture. And more importantly, each company – and even department – instills its own ...
Views: 768(2 votes) - Give Thanks: 4 Tips To Send A Better Thank You Note - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerFor some reason, the thank you note has lost its style, its pizzazz in today's world. As with any thank you in life, a thank you letter can go a long way, but people have forgotten how to send a thank you letter. Seeing that it is Thanksgiving time, we thought it would be appropriate to discuss ...
Views: 1022(1 vote) - Heat Up Your Winter Job Search With These 5 Tips - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerAs winter is fast approaching so follows the recruiting slow-down season. Most job seekers do not realize that winter is the slowest season for recruiting in most companies. We must note that we are not including traditional seasonal hiring; including retail employees, ...
Views: 1035(1 vote) - How to Ace the Interview - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Hal WechslerHow to Ace The 2010 Interview Common sense would tell us that a job interview whether for your first employment out of school or for CEO of a NYSE company, requires planning and research. This same famous - common sense - tells us that holding a seashell to our ear retains the sound of ...
Views: 1532(2 votes) - How to Ace the Interview Before It Starts - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Todd RhoadSurely you know that a job interview requires preparation and research. We often spend hours and hours practicing answering the most common questions. Yet, our greatest keys to success come from asking only a few questions prior to the interview. In this post, I’ll present three key questions ...
Views: 1307(4 votes) - How to Answer Interview Questions – Q101 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeWhy would you accept a lesser salary than what you made before? Won’t you jump ship when a better offer comes along? This job interview question has been a very big deal with all of the adjustments of the last few years. Lots of people have gotten laid off or downsized and have had to take ...
Views: 1837(1 vote) - How to Get Into Medical Sales Even If You Have No Experience - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Peggy McKeeAs a medical sales recruiter, I get almost daily inquiries from people who would like to be in medical sales even though they have no sales background and want to know what they should do. I’m never surprised to get these calls. Medical sales is (I think) the top tier of sales categories, and ...
Views: 11351(4 votes) - How to Stay Up When Your Job Search Has You Feeling Down - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Margie WarrellDo you need a job because you've been let go from your company or fear you may be let go soon? Here are six strategies you can implement to ensure you land that all-important job -- even when the odds are against you. If you want to stand out from the crowd, read on! There are currently more ...
Views: 2732(2 votes) - I Will Not Hire You If You Are Not A Referral. 6 Tips To Become A Referral. - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerDid you know that 75% of hires in the United States are made by referrals? This means somebody you know knows somebody who is involved in the hiring process or can at least get your resume to the right person. The question is then, how many people do you know? Hiring managers and recruiters hire ...
Views: 956(1 vote) - Interview Smart: - 5 Things Your Interviewer Really Wants to Know About You - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2008 from Sherri ThomasInterviewing is intimidating, nerve wracking, and can make you feel like you’re two heartbeats away from having a heart attack. You only have one shot at making a great first impression so what can you say that will push you up to the top spot and get you the job offer? This article ...
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