Don’t Be Annoying: The Right Way to Follow Up With Employers
Posted on September 5, 2013
So, you talked to your contacts, found the perfect job, and applied to the position. You included everything you needed to, cleaned up your online presence, and even had a referral to the position. Now what? In an age where the job search is all about being proactive, you need to do o …
Job Interview Etiquette: 5 Questions to Avoid
Posted on September 3, 2013
Ah, the job interview. The one key element that’s standing between you and the job of your dreams. Hiring managers typically receive about 250 applications per corporate job opening, but once you’re in for an interview, you have an increased chance at landing the position. Interview e …
Career Independence: 4 Steps to Make it Happen
Posted on August 29, 2013
Career independence: It’s what many professionals dream of obtaining, but what some never really get to achieve. In fact, a study conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) indicated that the amount of employees who consider work-life balance very important to their …
Career Fair 101: How to Ace It This Back-to-School Season
Posted on August 26, 2013
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No, it’s not holiday season yet — I’m talking about back-to-school season, which is filled with clean slates and brand new ventures for students and young professionals. While you may be sad to put away your beach towels and sunscreen, you sho …
What Happens When You Apply Online?
Posted on May 23, 2011
We hope, when we apply online that someone is eagerly waiting to read every word of our carefully crafted resume. It is highly unlikely an actual person is reading any of it, at least on the initial screening. Because companies continue to be inundated with resumes, more and more empl …
Your Pro-Active Job Hunt Checklist
Posted on May 23, 2011
Remember when the experts told us to send out a pile of generic cover letters and resumes, then wait for the phone to ring? Those days are gone. We must replace this passive activity with a more action-oriented effort to establish relationships and find the hidden job opportunities. T …
Tell Me About Yourself
Posted on January 18, 2011
The ‘Tell Me About Yourself’ Question: Use this question as an opportunity to position yourself for success. Why is this question asked? to see how candidates handle themselves in an unstructured situation. to see how articulate they are how confident they are generally what type of i …
Thank You Etiquette
Posted on January 18, 2011
You’ve sent in your resume. You already know that a follow-up message is a critical step in your job search. What is the appropriate amount of time to wait to follow up on a job application? What type of follow up is preferred? How often? Email or snail? You want to get your name acro …
Leveraging Recruiter/Staffing Agencies in Your Job Search
Posted on November 10, 2010
In today’s job search, one thing is certain: you must use many strategies to be successful. I just attended a workshop for professional job seekers. The meeting theme was centered around how to leverage your job search with recruiters and/or staffing agencies. With 9 of 10 companies u …
Prepare Your References Now!
Posted on November 10, 2010
Pass the word – Do not underestimate the value of your references and the power they hold. References can be among your most valuable assets. Have you ever heard the quote “Good luck happens when preparedness meets opportunity”? Your references can help a pending job opportunity or un …