Preparation is key! Prepare for a phone interview as you would for an in-person interview. Otherwise, you might not get the chance to get a face-to-face interview.When scheduling a phone interview with an interviewer, find out:• The time of the call (and clarify any time zone differences)• Who is calling whom (and on what phone [...]
Traditionally, virtual interviews (usually phone interviews) were used to conduct a pre-screening for an in-person interview and to answer any questions not addressed in the resume. But, today, phone interviews are also replacing some in-person “first interviews.” You may be asked the same questions on the phone you might have expected would be asked in [...]
There are several “apps” that integrate with Facebook to assist you with tapping into your network of connections for your job search.BranchOutBranchOut bills itself as “the largest professional network on Facebook,” and operates the largest job board on the social networking site, with more than 3 million jobs listed. Jobseekers can build a professional profile [...]
One of the most powerful functions of Facebook is the networking connections you can make with your Facebook Friends and through other interactions, such as in Facebook Groups, and your ability to reach out to your connections easily to ask for advice, help, or leads in your job search. According to the Pew Internet and [...]
Before you are interviewed for a position, it’s important to find out as much as you can about your prospective employer. 1. Look at the company’s website and do a Google search on the company (as well as the hiring manager you’re interviewing with). 2. “Like” the company’s Business Page on Facebook and read through the [...]
Facebook has the potential to connect you with your next job. Facebook has approximately 845 million monthly active users. In contrast, LinkedIn, which bills itself as “the largest professional network” in the world, has 95 million unique monthly visitors. With 10 times as many members, it’s no wonder then that job seekers are finding Facebook [...]
It’s Sunday night and reality has hit - you have to go to work tomorrow. Your stomach starts churning, or anxiety is creating a headache or other stress related symptoms. You know you are not happy at your current job, but what are your options? What do you need to be, know and do to [...]
Over the last decade the Internet has become the “go to” place to apply for jobs. Security risks have dramatically increased over the years as hackers become more sophisticated, and malware and viruses seem to penetrate even the safest of environments. Job applications require information that can put your identity at risk if it falls [...]
This is the last blog in a series addressing accomplishments and the importance of highlighting them in your job search documents and interviews. Part 1 discussed ways to collect, track and document accomplishments. Part 2 covered several ways to write up your accomplishments. The following questions may help you identify additional accomplishments. Work Accomplishments:What is unique [...]
In Part 1 of this series (if you missed it click here) wrote about the importance of accomplishments while conducting an effective job search. Once you have collected and organized these accomplishments, you are ready to start using them. The first place you want to showcase your achievements is in your resume and any other written [...]