I have been asked alot of questions lately about how to utilize LinkedIn in an active job search. I thought the best thing would be for me to create an e-book that could help outline step-by-step on how you can build an Online Network and get the network working for you in finding your next [...]
With the growing concern of companies hiring the right people, the interview process itself has become less predictable and more
In today’s marketplace, it is not enough to competently answer the interviewer’s questions. You would be well advised to have prepared 4-5 questions to ask when given the opportunity. People who ask questions
There is an old Chinese saying that goes something like this: “A man without a smiling face must not open a shop.”
Research shows that 83% of executives are more likely to hire AM job seekers. And 70% of all hiring decisions are made before
As an admin, a big part of your job is to collaborate effectively with others. That’s tough to do if your colleagues and supervisors find you irritating. And it’s easier than you might think to rub people the wrong way, even when you’re sitting at your desk minding your own business. Jen Star of The [...]
One of the most important things when writing a resume is to use action words. Not only will these words increase the impact of your resume in the eyes of the employers but they might help your resume get selected when recruiters use resume scanning software. Usually used to describe skills, experience and achievements, action [...]
I am increasingly amused while reading current resumes. I know that in today’s competitive workplace you need to stand out and I am the first to say that a resume is a place to brag on and embellish accomplishments. However, we are seeing a blurring of
I hear this as a frequent interview response – “You are overqualified.” One legitimate concern is that right now a lot of people are settling for “survival” jobs, where any job is better than nothing. A firm in St. Louis advertised for
Think a pink slip could be headed in your direction? Most people who are let go know their time is up or (in retrospect) say they should have seen it coming. While there are no sure signs of professional apocalypse, here are 12 clues your job may be in peril: 1. You’re Out of the [...]
By rehearsing some typical accounting interview questions, you’ll become more familiar with your own qualifications and will be well prepared to demonstrate how you can benefit an employer. Most Common Interview Questions “Tell me about yourself.” Make a short, organized statement of your
What if you really don’t get along with your current boss? Is leaving out of the question since any new employer will have to talk with Mr. Idiot in checking your references? Well, for starters, it is not that common for a new employer to talk with your past boss. Don’t list him as [...]
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