If you are going for an interview as a prospective employee then you should do some research. Read the job description and requirements carefully. Browse the web site to see how the organization presents itself. Search for news items and comments about the company on news sites and blogs. For the interview itself you should
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First, a little background by way of a brief case study of how I improved how my candidates resumes were written. The year was 2005 and I was recruiting for a top 15 Fortune client who was very specific about the resumes they accepted, and they had every right to be just that picky. I’d
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The job market, like everything in this economy, has changed dramatically. And so have basic job search tools, including cover letters. Today’s market is ultra-competitive. Your cover makes you stand out. Or your recede into the background like a sheet of wall paper. If you simply copy a free resume cover letter off the net,
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These days everything has gone digital including resumes, which begs the question, is a paper resume still needed? There are many sites online now that you can go to and upload a digital version of your resume and more employers than ever before will have access to it. While the digital revolution is indeed a
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Bill knew it was time for a career transition. The economy had tanked and working 60 to 80 hours per week was killing him. He decided to go into something he loved even if it meant a whole new career exploration. This reality is what most people are facing today. Here are 7 top tips
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Experienced interviewees know how to prepare, but still find the experience a bit daunting. The in-experienced interviewee may be terrified at the thought of the process. Being prepared is the best medicine to alleviate the anxiety and boost your confidence. Start with the most basic of questions that the interviewer most likely will ask –
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