It’s almost that time of year again. Stores have all sorts of decorations and gift ideas on display. We’re entering the holiday season. But wait! What does this mean for your job search? In short, it means you need to continue. Don’t let up. Today I’ll explain what happens from an employer perspective and both why you should press on and tips for doing so.
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Often times the first step in an interview process involves the telephone. Additionally, companies elect to conduct video interviews before they’ll agree to meet in person. Are you as prepared as possible? In this week’s blog I’ll share some tips for putting your best foot forward.
Job searching, interviewing and hiring are all subjective processes. Add resume building to that list. There’s no 100% foolproof way to create a resume that everyone would agree is ideal. So how do you know what’s “best?” Today let’s look at the two primary types of resumes and some reasons why one might work better for you, given your situation.
If you’re job hunting, should you spend time conducting informational interviews and possibly doing some job shadowing? Will that generate an income any quicker? Will you end up with a more satisfying job? The answer isn’t a simple yes or no. Applying for jobs and going through staffing agencies might be the quickest fixes, since at least you know the jobs exist. When informational interviewing and job shadowing you don’t know whether or when a job will actually become available.
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In a word, yes. Now let’s look at why you should care and what you should do about it.
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It’s a big decision for young people. College? Learn a trade? Some other option? Today I’ll explore a few pros and cons for each option.
If you’re an extrovert you enjoy certain advantages when interviewing for a job, but you also need to be aware of potential liabilities. Let’s explore…
As an introvert you find interviews a real challenge. But there’s hope. Play to your strengths and minimize your liabilities. Here are some tips…
You’ve applied online. Their last line says, “No phone calls, please.” Should you call? If so, what should you say?
As we approach fall, it’s back to school time and the end of summer vacations. Fall also marks one of the top two “seasons” for hiring. Are you ready to make the most of this peak hiring time?
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The “strengths” question is one of a handful of questions most all interviewers will ask at some point. And while it’s not a question like the “weaknesses” one that’ll make you squirm, I’ve too often found clients failing to nail it.
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You’ve been with your employer for some time now. You feel you’ve done a good job, but haven’t been rewarded with a promotion. What now?
