You’ve interviewed for a job you’d enjoy, only to receive an offer that’s less than you’d hoped for. We’ve all been there – or will eventually be – as we go through our career. Discussing money makes many of us nervous. We’re taught not to bring it up during the interview, but what do you do when their offer is a bit low? Do you just accept it? Try to negotiate?
Category: Job and Career Advice
Pros and Cons of Accepting a Low Offer
You’ve looked and looked for a job. An offer finally comes, but it’s not all that great. Take it, try to negotiate, or turn it down? Ever been faced with that scenario? Today I’ll share some points to ponder as you weigh your decision.
“Oh, no! The interviewer just asked for my weaknesses!”
No list of the most challenging interview questions would be complete without the ol’ weaknesses question. Today I’ll explore why they’re asking it and strategies for answering. Bear in mind, no single answer is necessarily best or worst, although I have a couple definitely in the running!
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Handling the Interview Question: “What’s Been Your Biggest Accomplishment?”
Some interview questions make you squirm. Others, you should welcome. Today I’ll tackle one you should welcome. Most employers will ask about your accomplishments. Your challenge now becomes two-fold. First, what sort of accomplishment should you bring up? Second, how much detail should you provide?
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Ask for the Job and Keep Control
I’m occasionally asked about when to follow up after an interview, particularly if nothing definitive was indicated as the interview wound down. Let’s have a closer look at a strategy for ending your interview. I call it, “Ask for the job and keep control.”
Should I Take a Job Through A Staffing Agency?
My job seeking clients ask lots of questions about recruiting firms and staffing agencies. In future blogs I’ll explain some of their differences and help you try to identify firms better positioned to help you. Today I’ll cover the specific question about whether you should accept a position through an agency. I hope to provide some background so you can make a more informed decision.
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Resume Tips (Part 2 of 2)
Back again for another look at some general resume do’s and don’ts. I’m often asked – or told – “Resumes have changed so much over the years. What to I need to do the make it past the software that’ll screen me out?”
Resume Do’s and Don’ts (Part 1 of 2)
Many books have been written about writing that “great” resume. And most books offer some valuable – and differing - ideas. Who do you believe? I’m not here to write another book, but today and in my next blog I’ll share some key points I think most resume “experts” would agree are best practices.
Verbal Cushions are a Powerful Interview Tool
Ever been faced with interview questions that put you on the spot and make you squirm? “I see you never finished college (or high school).” “It looks like you might be overqualified.” “I see you haven’t worked in xxx months.” “Seems like you’ve had a lot of jobs in recent years.” Verbal cushions can help you handle the most challenging interview situations. For that matter, they can help you in everyday conversation.
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Coaching Your References
Most every company will want to check your references at some point. As a job seeker, you know they’ll ask for those names, but how can you help your references really make you stand out? Let’s take a look.
Why Don’t I Hear Back from Recruiters?
Without a doubt, the single biggest source of frustration for my job seeking clients is the lack of communication from recruiting firms and employers. Let’s explore some reasons why you may not be hearing back, especially when you feel you’re a solid candidate. Recruiters, whether in-house recruiters or staffing firm folks, wish they had enough hours in the day to be able to personally respond to every candidate’s application or follow up inquiry. They simply don’t. That’s the short story.
Social Media and Your Job Search
Technology has impacted our daily lives in more ways than we can probably count. One area is how we interact with each other online – social media. Social media is a complex topic. While I’ll be writing future articles on it, today’s focus is on why it’s important for job hunters to be active on social media.
