With all the technology offered today, it is becoming more common to have a video interview as part of the hiring process. These interviews can take place in the potential employer’s office with another employee in another location or they can be done from the comfort of your home. Since this interviewing method is fairly [...]
Picture this: You work really hard on sending out a lot of resumes and cover letters, all targeted to jobs you qualify for easily. Then there is nothing but silence. You don’t get a response from anyone. You think to yourself. Why? Here is the answer: You must follow up with each one. If you [...]
It can be nerve wracking as it is to interview for a job, but if you are an introvert it can be even more scary. Here are some tips to ease your nerves, so that you can put your best image forward. Approach the job interview as a regular conversation and reduce the pressure on [...]
It can be frustrating when you send out resume after resume and you don’t get any calls in return. But there are reasons why this may be happening. It could be something as simple as they found a candidate that exactly met their needs and are looking no further. Another reason could be that they [...]
Non- verbal communication can be very powerful. Especially in an interview where you may be paying more attention to your words than your body language. Going to an interview can be very nerve wracking so you may end up giving an un-firm handshake or shifting in your seat out of nervousness. This can create a [...]
It can be shocking and devastating when you get fired. Don’t lose hope or confidence! You are valuable and another employer is looking for someone just like you. You want to start looking right away, no matter how discouraged you might feel. Having an organized plan in place will help ensure you find the right [...]
Going through a layoff can be challenging. It can be an emotional time for you and you may feel like you are in a bit of daze. But you will recover from it and move on to bigger and better things. Here are some tips to get your through it and back on your feet. [...]
Searching for a job can be a daunting task as it is, but looking for a job across the country can be even more challenging. Here are seven tips to ensure you have a successful remote job search: It is important to choose the place(s) you want to move to, so you can target your [...]
Job fairs can be intimidating. But if you are well prepared for what to do then it will go smoothly. Here are some tips of what you should and shouldn’t do when you’re networking at a job fair. Do’s: Research the companies you know will be at the job fair. They usually provide a list [...]
Imagine this: You get back from your interview feeling confident you did a great job and showcased your knowledge and experience really well. A week later, you get a rejection letter in the mail. This leaves you wondering what you did wrong. What could you have done better? Here are some reasons you may not [...]
