Companies that Seek Older Employees Employers are said to have a preference for younger employees, which speaks of a bias against offering employment to older people. This is a common phenomenon that has prevailed since a long time but is now undergoing a subtle change to favor ‘above 50′ people seeking employment. Employers have come
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How to Start Looking for a Better Job by Alex Lately you’re thinking about where your career is heading. Because you have been sitting on that same office chair for a time now and you think it’s about time you take more control of your career life. If you think you need some progress in
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To find a job, focus on networking skills When Jason Alba was laid off from his management position in information technology, he wasn’t too worried. After all, he had skills that were in demand, had an MBA and people seemed to like him. So, he did all the stuff he thought he was supposed to
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Phone Interviewing Tips Last night, I received an email from a reader of Non Sterile asking if I might help with their upcoming phone interview. Since the main objective of Non Sterile is to help, I was more than happy to lend a hand. We had a good discussion on how to prepare and what
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A Smile, a Handshake, and a New Job – How They’re All Connected – By Josh When you think of a business person the image that comes to your head is probably of someone wearing a suit, or at least donning business casual apparel, with a confident demeanor and a strong handshake. Though this idealistic
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Job Interview Tips – Confidently Beg Your Way to Your Dream Job by Patrick If you’ve ever been on an interview and find yourself explaining how elevators work when asked “do you have experience in sales?†you should read this… I was supposed to be a cartoonist. When I was 11, I took a proficiency
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Handing Out Resumes: Customizing it for the Job by Josh Let me ask you a question: if you were the hiring manager for a large software company, would you call someone whose main job experience was in the hospitality industry? Of course not, so why would you expect them to hire you if your resume
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How To Interview With Confidence by Adam Waxler Since just getting an interview can often seem like a job in itself, you can go ahead and give yourself a big pat on the back if you’ve landed one… However, now the hard work really starts… Now it’s time to actually land the job! The interview
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Lying on your Resume It’s happened again. Another smart, talented, obviously successful person has fudged her resume and lost a job. * Email * Print * Comment Fudged is a generous word. It’s actually lying. Why do people lie on a résumé in the age of the Internet? How could they not imagine that it
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20 Top Career Fair Success Strategies Most job fairs now have web sites that showcase participating employers. Use the web sites to identify which companies that you want to approach. You should also gather information about these employers from the site so you will be prepared to converse knowledgeably about the company with its representatives.
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The One-page Résumé Rule One-page résumé sufficient to present essential information concisely and captivatingly Your résumé is your personal advertisement. The purpose of a résumé, therefore, is to sell you, not to describe you. In order to grab a recruiter’s interest and create a positive impression within a few seconds, your résumé should be comprehensive
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REACH BEYOND You have sent out hundreds of resumes and have received only automated responses, and not one request for an interview. Is that common, and what can you do about it? Welcome to the Internet black hole. That is how Mark Mehler, cofounder of CareerXroads, describes the new universe of job seeking. With the
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Building A Resume In the hunt for a new job? You’re certainly not alone. With more than seven and a half million people looking for work, it’s tougher than ever to stand out in the crowd. But ABC7 Eyewitness News found out the words you use in your resume can mean the difference between a
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5 Industries for Those Over 40 Despite being the most desirable candidates in the job market, many people over the age of 40 believe their career opportunities are slim. When being laid off or considering a career change, the first thought of seasoned careerists is “Nobody wants to hire someone my age.” They couldn’t be
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10 Common Job Myths The perfect opportunity won’t just fall in your lap. Improve your chances of landing a job by trashing these 10 common myths. Myth 1 Finding a job will be quick and easy. For the majority, it will take serious effort. The length of your hunt will depend on a variety of
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