Negotiating is the part of the hiring process that makes most people sweat. The anticipation of the process itself, “Will I ask for too much? Too little?…” can produce much anxiety for the candidate. The employment situation is gradually evolving…
Think of your job search as a sales compaign
Most job search advice includes the concept of “selling yourself.” Here are some ideas that can assist and guide you toward developing an effective “sales” campaign on your own behalf. KNOW YOUR PRODUCT (YOU) : If this sounds easy and obvious,…
Ten Tips to get to the Interview
Rarely do things happen as quickly as we would like. If you have been in the market for more than six months, then there is probably a missing link in your thinking, strategy or execution. Here are ten tips to help break…
References Need to be Selected, Coached With Care
One of the challenges that an employer has in the hiring process is to determine if the person they meet in the interview process is an accurate reflection of what they would be getting if they hired you. As part…
Use Job Loss to Regain Focus for a New Direction
There are very few people by now who have not been affected directly or indirectly by the turbulent changes in employment in the past year. Jobs are being eliminated, consolidated, restructured, or redefined. To know people who have lost their…
Being Persistent Can Pay Off
Harland was enthusiastic about the networking lead he had received from a friend. A job for which he was qualified had just been vacated in a desirable company where his friend worked. As far as his friend knew, no one…
Avoid Common Cover Letter Errors
District Sales Manager A Better Mousetrap Company Syracuse, New York 14567 Dear Sir: Enclosed please find my resume in response to your recent ad. Although I do not have a BS degree as you requested in your ad, I do…
Part Time Employment Reconsidered
As professionals struggle to balance career and life issues, many are seeking alternative work arrangements to allow both to be important aspects of their lives. At the same time, companies are challenged with the growing need to recruit and retain…
One Page Resume
When it comes to resumes, and the question “One page or two?”, there is no one best answer. Even with some conflicting opinions among today’s experts”, most will agree that briefer is better. One page is preferable. However, professional and…
Making a Job Decision Can Be A Challenge
Accepting a new job offer is a major decision for you and your family, particularly if the job requires relocation. The excitement of being the candidate of choice, however, can create rose colored glasses about the job or organization, resulting…