The 7 Tough Job Interview Questions That Can Make or Break You - and How to Answer Them
Some interview questions are asked so frequently that they've become classics. Practically every interview you go on you'll be answering one or more of these seven interview questions.Why are these the most frequently asked interview questions? Probably because they give the employer a good idea of who you are and... Read More
Resume Success Factors--What Exactly Is A Resume Anyway?
You know you're good...real good. The problem, though, is that you are struggling to demonstrate just how good you are on paper.Ah...the resume. If you've ever written one you know what a challenging task it can be.The Gregg Reference Manual tells us some fundamental facts about resumes:The purpose of your... Read More
Searching for Jobs Online
Searching for jobs online is easier than ever, but also more confusing than ever. Any Internet user doing a job search online will find that they can choose from hundreds of national employment listing web sites and the numbers can often be staggering. When performing on online job search, it... Read More
Business Experience is YOUR Security Cover
Some may want to interpret "independent" to mean WITHOUT others. None of us are truly independent or able to make it in life alone. All of us depend on family. Friends. Our church family. Schoolmates. Business associates. And others.You may hear someone say, "she is a self-made millionaire" or "he... Read More
How to Give Job-Winning Answers at Interviews
Human Resources personnel, professional recruiters and various other career experts all agree: one of the best ways to prepare yourself for a job interview is to anticipate questions, develop your answers, and practice, practice, practice.There are plenty of websites that offer lists of popular job interview questions, and knowing the... Read More
Write Resume Keywords That Gets Your Application Read
As children we often used to read stories where magical words can open caves filled with treasures or magicians using words like abracadabra... sim sim.. and magically things appear out of thin air.Resume Keywords are the magic carpet that carry your application to the shortlisted files. It is especially important... Read More
Dont Get Caught In The Security Trap
The day you begin to think of your job in terms of the security versus the opportunities it provides is the day you start to put the brakes on building your career.Time was when a young person entering the workforce could reasonably assume he was signing a lifetime security covenant... Read More
Blogging for Candidates 101: Nuts and Bolts
A "blog" is simply an internet (web) log. Blogs are created for personal or professional use. They may promote a product or service, or merely serve as a personal online journal. There are currently just over four million blogs today, with a new blog born every seven seconds.The problem of... Read More
Dealing With How Would You...? Questions
I'm always preaching about proper preparation prior to interviews. If you research the position and company carefully, you can anticipate likely questions and prepare excellent answers.But something I also tell job seekers is that you can never anticipate every single question.I once had to respond to a "How would you...?"... Read More
What Students and Parents MUST Know about Student Loans
A student loan helps you get through college. Then you come out into a high-paying career. It's a great investment in your (or your sons/daughters) future.Student loans generally give you a good deal. You get below-market interest rates, and you get a $2500 federal tax credit on interest paid over... Read More
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Resume Writing Dos and Donts
Do these things Include your full name - don't... Read More
Get Your Dream Job!
Anyone who is a jobseeker knows that looking for a... Read More
Create Your Plan B Before the Layoff Axe Falls
In one short week, the axe fell at a number... Read More
Can You Compete?
Are you looking to hire the best talent? Are you... Read More
The Executive Resume - Moving Beyond Accomplishments
There is a major difference between conventional resumes and executive... Read More
Business Experience is YOUR Security Cover
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Fun At Work Leads to More Success
Common sense at work: Such qualities as loyalty, energy, intelligence... Read More
Fact or Opinion?
"You ain't going nowhere, son. You ought to go back... Read More
Federal Job Search Strategies: 7 Tips to Help You Succeed
Despite constant calls by politicians and policy makers to reign... Read More
The Best Business And Economy Solutions
In todays Business and economy, starting any business service requires... Read More
Big Job Sites Vs The Small Ones
There is much to say about posting resumes on the... Read More
Ideal Job and Handling Criticism
How many times have you been asked, "What is your... Read More
How Well Do You Manage Your Boss?
Are you in this situation? You and your boss just... Read More
The 10 Second Window of Opportunity, Resume Hour Glass
Do you know that a hiring manager just spends 10... Read More
Petite Modeling: is There a Career for You?
PEtite modeling is a tough industry to break into. Especially... Read More
What Did You Say?
My table-mates introduced themselves as the reciprocal protocol began. We... Read More
Five Powerful Tips for Interns
Interning is about more than earning money during summer break.... Read More
Love What You Do!
"To love what you do and feel that it matters,... Read More
Benefits of Maintaining a Career Portfolio
Have you ever tried to contact a past employer only... Read More
What A Former Stay At Home Mom Knows About Creating A Stunning Resume That You Dont
Recently I was asked to touch up a friend's resume.... Read More
Job Search -- One of the Secrets of a Trade Show
A trade show is a great place to network, look... Read More
Tips on Finding Employment as a Corporate Flight Attendant
I will not pretend that this is the easiest topic... Read More
One Cover Letter Secret You Cant Afford To Miss
Suppose you were the hiring manager, your desk piled high... Read More
Defining Success Your Way!
In my career advising practice, I often find that my... Read More
The 10-Step Resume Critique
Your resume will generally receive a 15- to 30-second scan... Read More
How To Prepare For A Telephone Interview
It is important to prepare thoroughly for your telephone interview.Begin... Read More
Global Economy Creates Need For International Business Pros
The increasing globalization of business has created a demand for... Read More
How To Find Quick, Free, Job Search Resurces
There are many free job search resources available in any... Read More
I Just Lost My Job: How Am I Going To Tell My Kids?
One of the responsibilities of a human resources professional is... Read More
Make Your Resume Keyword Rich and Scanner Friendly
If you haven't looked for a job recently, there are... Read More
The Global Work Marketplace - The Revolution Of How Work Gets Done
Will cubicles be a distant memory for today's workforce? Will... Read More
How To Get a Job Offer From Every Interview
About four years ago a friend told me one night... Read More
Telecommuting Website (Part Two)
Last article I discussed why a telecommuter would benefit from... Read More
How to Manage Your Career Like a Business
Look upon yourself as a company with a product or... Read More
Career Change: Success Tips
Successful career change is based on first making an honest... Read More
Interview Presentation Skills: Dealing With Your Nerves
Sooner or later, the interview invitation is going to say... Read More
In a Rut? Ready for a Career Change?
Are you unhappy at work? Tired and lacking energy and... Read More
Take the Personal Out of the Workplace: Leave Your Troubles at the Door!
Bringing your emotional baggage into the work place is inappropriate... Read More
Writing A Great Resume, Part 2
TIP: Update your resume often. Be sure to add details... Read More
Resume Posting: Tips for Jobseekers
Recruiting firms, like most businesses today, must embrace technology in... Read More
Start Working Before You Get Hired
What if there were a way to *prove* to any... Read More
How to Become a Real Estate Agent
If you're wondering how to become a real estate agent,... Read More
Building Performance Trust
You can have outstanding ideas, yet never leverage them into... Read More
A Day in the Life of a Freelance Copywriter
Ever wanted a job where you could spend all day,... Read More
Resumes Arent Important - They are Everything When it Comes to Getting an Interview
Employers and recruiters receive hundreds of resumes for every position... Read More
Avoid Mistakes and Gaffes in Your Job Resume
Having mistakes and gaffes in your job resume spell disaster... Read More
Factual Employment Screening Part 2
An Employment Screening OutlinePolicy DevelopmentA policy of Factual Employment Screening;... Read More
Are You Sabotaging Your Career?
My experience working with thousands of leaders world wide for... Read More
Look in the Mirror
Take a moment to step outside yourself. Now, be honest... Read More
Surviving Office Politics
It's your first month in a new position and it's... Read More
Do You Have a Hotsy-Totsy Resume?
I begin this article with a bit of slang description.... Read More
Resume Writing Dos and Donts
Do these things Include your full name - don't... Read More
How To Find A Job As A Copy Editor
Jobs for copy editors may seem like they are hard... Read More
What You Should Never Put on Your Resume
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Tales from the Corporate Frontlines: Career Opportunity and Employee Retention
This article relates to the Career Opportunities competency and explores... Read More
3 Secrets to Landing a Home-Based Position
Landing a telecommute position isn't easy. Finding them in the... Read More
Your Interview Questions Are a Serious Matter
Of course interviews are mainly about you answering the questions... Read More
How To Pick The Best Career For You, Part 1
In Part One we'll look at how Positioning or "Coming... Read More
Your Salary: What Are You Worth?
Why is it a good idea to determine your worth?... Read More
Use Job Search Hacks to Get Hired Faster
Job searching alone is like hitchhiking a scary ride with... Read More
What Turns Potential Employers ON; What Turns Them OFF?
According to an annual survey conducted by the National Association... Read More
Interview Questions: How To Stump The Interviewer
In the limited time an interviewer has with you, their... Read More
Is A Career a Calling or Choice?
How much of our career path is destiny and how... Read More
Are You Making These Common Job Interview Mistakes?
Going to an interview without a plan of action is... Read More
Everyone Should Have a RED BALL in the Job Search
May I explain what about what a red ball means... Read More
Listening for Interview Success
Yes I know that we usually think of interviews as... Read More
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