side from submitting a resume full of typos, the quickest way to be eliminated from consideration for a new job is making an avoidable interview blunder – like putting your foot in your mouth. “Every year we see more surveys and polls come out listing some of the crazy things that candidates do or say…
If you come into my office for a job interview, I don’t really care “where you see yourself in five years,” or what your top skills and weaknesses are. What I care about is how you feel about time travel. That’s right, time travel. The question I prefer? “If I could take you 300 years…
1. Your Personal and Political Beliefs Work is usually not the place to talk about your views on abortion, hot button topics, incompetent politicians, and politics in general really. You cannot assume that everyone has the same views as you do, because everyone sees things differently. When you share your views on political and societal…
Has your boss been treating you like a bad child? Are you always left feeling like you just don’t measure up? It’s possible that your supervisor may not like you very much. Even worse, he or she could be plotting ways to get rid of you. Here are some tell-tale signs that you aren’t your boss’s favorite…
Looking for a job can be a bit like dating. It can be easy to go online and find a match for a first date, but what happens after that is what matters the most. Will that first date (or first interview) turn into a long-term relationship? Job searching can be hard work. It’s not…
There are several factors to consider when you resign versus being fired including eligibility for unemployment compensation, benefits, recommendations, a possibility of a severance package, what you can say in job interviews, and how the company describes your termination to prospective employers. Here’s information on making a decision on whether you should quit before you…
Recruiting isn’t what it used to be. And for most recruiters, that’s a good thing. These days, there’s less reading through stacks of formal resumes and cover letters, and more interacting with candidates on a casual- and often digital – basis. Here are seven modern methods recruiters are using to bring in new talent: 1.…
When it comes to the hiring process, interviews are usually the most important part. But are you really asking the right questions to make sure you actually get to know the candidate? The interview aspect of the hiring process is important for any business, but especially for small businesses where all hires need to be…
Your professional references can make or break your opportunities. Though this may feel daunting, you can craft an effective plan to ensure positive feedback. During the candidate selection process usually close to the final stretch your potential employers will probably ask you to provide references. This list should include the names and contact information of…
Review Career Goals. Did you set any Career Review goals for your career this year formally or informally? So, if you had any goals for this year, answer these questions: Did I achieve my career goals? Am I satisfied with what I did relative to my goals? Did anything happen to change my goals over…