Rethinking the Elevator Pitch
Posted on September 1, 2010
One of the hardest challenges of the job hunt is being able to create and communicate an effective elevator pitch when the time arises. The elevator pitch often feels awkward and unnatural, yet it is such an important part of the job search. We must have one, whether we are in the job …
Nailing the Second Round Interview
Posted on July 13, 2010
Chances are good that if you’re being invited back for a second round of interviews, then you’ve made a good initial impression and have something that they want. How do you show your initiative in a way that you can be the candidate to make a lasting impression that the company will …
Make Yourself Stand Out in the Interview
Posted on May 27, 2010
I was recently at the MBACSWP Conference , where we discussed a subject that is near to all of our hearts, as it relates to the job search. This burning question is how can we make ourselves stand out in the interview process. Is it the exceptional resume, the right clothes, the eye c …
Creating Your Selling Points for the Hidden Job Market
Posted on May 27, 2010
With most of the jobs landed coming through the hidden job market it is imperative that you get going on a targeted job hunt. A good first step in identifying this market is to develop your own unique selling points. Going through the exercise of finding yours is worth the time put in …
Is Temp Work Worth Considering?
Posted on April 14, 2010
In today’s employment environment, temporary work continues to stand out as a bright spot. According to leading temporary financial staffing firms, companies are beginning to turn these positions into full-time roles more frequently. Just as employers use interns and temporary assignm …
Suggestions for Networking in the Everyday
Posted on April 14, 2010
One obstacle we face as job seekers is that we forget that our ordinary encounters could be where we get that internship, job, or business lead. We find ourselves relying on formal job interviews, and planned specific events for networking avenues or potential employers. However, ther …
Setting Job Seeking Goals
Posted on January 19, 2010
Planning and goal-setting are the keys to success in every aspect of your life, including your career. A Harvard study revealed that 83 percent of those surveyed had no goals; 14 percent had goals, but no written plan; and 3 percent had written goals. The 14 percent with goals but no …
Now is the Time To Set Up Informational Interviews
Posted on October 22, 2009
Whether you have a job or are searching, informational interviews are a big key to success. Instead of sitting around waiting for call-backs and interviews, human resources professionals recommend that job seekers set up informational interviews with managers and executives within the …
Get More Interviews With CareerShift
Posted on May 13, 2009
Use CareerShift to get more interviews. In a bad economy, many industries are negatively affected and competition for jobs increases. This makes using job boards (as your primary strategy) incredibly difficult and depressing, since this is where competition for positions is most fierc …