Interview skills, Asking for feedback in job interviews If you have had exposure to the job market and you are not getting the proper results, ask the source for some feedback to help evaluate your interview skills. If you have been in the market for a job for any time at all and if you
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The 7 deadly sins of resumé design So you’ve labored with sweat and tears writing your resumé, and now you’re all set to turn it into a magnificently designed creation. Unfortunately, with the freedom of modern computers and fancy software, comes huge opportunities for abuse. When it comes to resumés, both non-designers and professional designers
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Sorry, no one’s reading that resume you sent Baffled because you nailed the qualifications for a job and never heard a word? Peeved because you blew an entire weekend polishing your resume? Here’s the likely truth: No one ever saw it. “The first thing that job seekers have to get over is that it’s not
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Tips to get a job fast Pinpoint your ideal position and what it will take to land it. Know your skills, pay needs and learn about the employer. Just started looking for a job? Mark your calendar for January, because that should be just about when you will start your new gig. No joke. The
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Interviewing Tip — Make First Impressions Impressive Looks aren’t everything but image matters, especially when meeting a potential employer for the first time. Fair or not, many interviewers judge a person’s ability and intelligence based on his/her appearance. Here are seven tips on how to make a great first impression on the interviewer. 1. Mind
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Being fired doesn’t mean the end of your career As if getting fired wasn’t rough enough, what are you supposed to write in the box “Reason for leaving” when filling out an application for a new job? Ignoring the question seems suspicious, but penning a detailed essay about why your former boss is such a
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Building job relationships best way to get foot in door Baffled because you nailed the qualifications for a job and never heard a word? Peeved because you blew an entire weekend polishing your résumé? Here’s the likely truth: No one ever saw it. “The first thing that job seekers have to get over is that
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Express your femininity with seriously stylish looks for the office Yahoo! HotJobs teamed with Banana Republic to conduct a survey about workplace fashion, and some of the most interesting results were about interviews. More than 25% of 900 human resource recruiters, representing all 50 states, said that wearing a business suit to an interview at
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Five Tips for Writing a Tailored Thank-You For job candidates seeking an edge, sending interviewers a customized thank-you is critical. “You’re helping to jog their memories of you,” says Heather Hamilton, staffing programs manager for marketing and finance at Microsoft Corp. Recruiters typically interview several candidates for a position, she explains, noting that in one
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10 ways to get the most pay out of your job A lot of people assume that more pay can come only from winning a promotion, or finding a new job elsewhere. But there are ways, large and small, to put more money in your pocket each week. Separately, these strategies may not be enough
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Agents and Recruiters Improve Your Likeability–and Bankability According to Stanford Business School Research Modesty is still a virtue, even in the competitive world of business. Try talking about your own accomplishments in any setting, even in a job interview, and you’re more likely to be less liked. Speaking for yourself can hurt you, both personally
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Job search method combines best of old and new Career experts say most job seekers do not know how to effectively seek employment. Understanding the major ways can help you develop a search strategy. Each way uses traditional methods and today’s technology. Each has advantages and disadvantages. The traditional methods are newspaper employment classifieds, personal
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At your job interview, be nice to the receptionist When you check in with the receptionist before an interview, remember to smile because the person behind the front desk holds more power than you think. “Some companies feel a lot can be learned from how candidates treat receptionists, particularly if they’re rude, condescending or arrogant,”
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Some firms value seniors’ wisdom When Ben Loughry wanted to expand his firm, he decided to recruit some of the best college graduates he could find. But Mr. Loughry, who’s in charge of a national real estate consulting company’s Fort Worth office, quickly realized that his younger staffers needed a better grasp of the business.
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Job-hunting tips, just in case you need them For some reason, job-hunting is on our mind this morning. Here are some tips from The Morning File’s outplacement, outsourcing and downsizing division. Don’t make misteaks Your resume is key, but there’s always the danger that prospective employers will actually read your cover letter, as happened to
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