We see many articles about jump-starting your own job search but this articles targets friends of job seekers. The author herself went through a painful job search. Now happily employed, she’s put together these very helpful tips. Just buying someone a hot chocolate or giving thm a ride can make a huge difference, she says. […]
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Interview Tips: Rehearse. And then act “as if.”
Just reading Penelope Trunk’s article on how to handle a job interview. Her main tip is, “Rehearse.” As she points out, few questions are really new. You can anticipate most of them and have answers ready. But she also talks about preparing yourself mentally, Think of all the good things you ever did. Think of […]
Good advice on job search
A really good set of tips for seeking advice in a tight economy: Click here. Especially good points about reaching out to others via FB and holiday cards. Thanks to Jill Pugh, Employment Opportunity, for noting this article on her blog.
How do recruiters read your resume?
One Career Consultant suggests recruiters look for focus, transferrable skills and accomplishments. I would agree, although I’m hearing that statements of “objectives” are no longer used. If you do include a statement of objectives, make sure it fits your targeted position. You may need to fine-tune each resume for a separate job. Read the article […]
Job search made easier with this brave interview guide
As a career consultant, I work mostly with midlife, midcareer professionals who are most definitely not cowards. But I would still recommend this book. First, I like the way Piotrowski suggests solid answers to tough questions. Most interview questions are pretty dumb but you have to keep a straight face and answer them anyway. (Like […]
Job Search: Your interviewer wants free consulting!
You’re interviewing for a job and the interviewer wants to pick your brain. You sense they want your expertise without paying for it. “Real” consultants run into this challenge all the time. Most of us learn to charge for “diagnostic” or “test-drive” challenges. When interviewing, you may feel more constrained, especially if you need or […]