Topic:
Interviews
Believe it or not, when you’re interviewing for a job, your qualifications, experience, and education aren’t always the most important elements in the discussion. In fact, in most cases you can bet that all of the applicants who are invited for phone or in-person interviews are qualified to perform the tasks necessary for the position.…
Read MoreWe say a lot with our bodies. When your spouse gets home from work, you can tell before they say a word how they’re feeling and whether or not they had a good day. If they’re feeling defeated and dejected, they’ll walk with their shoulders slumped and head down. If they’re feeling confident and energetic,…
Read MoreYou’ve no doubt been told—countless times—that you need to stand out in an interview. Tips and tricks for this range from creative ways to ask and answer questions to tips for wearing some piece of clothing with flair (e.g., a bright pocket square or pin) that sticks (no pun intended) in their mind. Before you…
Read MoreYou’ve probably heard about stunts when it comes to conducting a job search. Honestly, most of the time it’s a bad idea. Standing outside your potential employer’s home wearing a gorilla suit and a sandwich sign is weird. Spamming their Facebook makes you look like a stalker. Devoting songs to them on the radio—well, don’t…
Read MoreGuest Post By Mark Feffer When talking to a prospective employer, you’re obviously thinking about how the job’s pay and benefits align with your skills and experience. But at the same time, you should be considering how well you’ll fit into the company’s culture. After all, you’re going to spend an awful lot of time…
Read MoreIf you’ve ever been turned down for a job you desperately wanted, you know how disheartening that can be. You probably just want to walk away, go home, curl up in your bed, and pull the covers over your head. Before you do that, consider the possibility that you may just be able to change…
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