Posts Tagged ‘interview tips’
The Devil in the Details: Resumes and Cover Letters
This is a short guide to some of the finer details of your resume and cover letter. This is the polish that you need to put on your work so that your career will shine. The Font: Don’t use some hard to read or Silly font. This is fine for an invitation to a party!…
Read MoreMarketing Yourself: The Tools for Success
There are certain tools you need to succeed in your job search. Most of these tools are cheap or free, but you should make sure that you have at least some variation of them. Business cards – This makes leaving information for people very simple. There are now electronic business cards. If you do most…
Read More15 Deadly But Often-Made Resume Blunders to Avoid
There are many articles on this topic, but this list seems to cover all the things for an awesome resume. continue reading
Read More13 Mistakes To Avoid In Job Interviews
“The drum is beating for a new job in 2013. It’s up to you to make it happen, and it’s not as hard as you may think. Simple steps make all the difference, especially when it comes to successful interviews. Avoid these killer interview mistakes and you’ll be that much closer to a new job.”…
Read MoreTop ten New Year’s resolution for the job seeker
If you are looking for work or just looking to change jobs, there resolutions can be your key to starting 2013 ready for all the opportunities the new year can bring. 1) Get your resume in order – The first resolution for this year is to get your resume up to date and looking great.…
Read MoreConfident Body Language: 6 Nonverbal Ways To Wow The Job Interviewer – Careers Articles
“You’ve been practicing what to say at an interview, but have you considered what signals your body language is sending? Research suggests up to 93 percent of communication isn’t transmitted via our words, but is broadcast through our actions and attitude” continue reading
Read MoreUsing The Right Keywords On Your Resume Will Be Very Important In 2013 – Careers Articles
“If you’re applying for a position at a larger firm, your resume will likely be among hundreds – or even thousands – that recruiters receive, and if you don’t use the right keywords, you’ll risk a chance of never crossing a recruiter’s radar.” continue reading
Read MoreCover Letters – Poor Choice For Job Seeker Branding | Personal Branding Blog
Most job seekers use cover letters to try to differentiate themselves, but cover letters are a lousy way to differentiate yourself as a job seeker today. Your personal brand is the first impression you give to readers. Your personal brand is used to decide if you’re qualified or not. TheLadders’ heat mapping study of how…
Read MoreStudent Branding Blog
“I’ve often compared recruiting to dating; there are so many similarities that it’s hard not to do so. Like dating, both parties (recruiter and candidate) want to present themselves in the best light and be equally attractive to each other.” continue reading
Read MoreHow to Scare Away a Job Interviewer – On Careers (usnews.com)
“Most job seekers worry about making mistakes in interviews, but most interviewers understand that no one gives a perfect interview and will overlook the occasional flubbed answer. However, it’s still possible to scare off your interviewer with a single statement or action. Here are 10 of the most likely ways to spook your interviewer.” continue…
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