It is the rare candidate who can participate in an interview and not be posed the standard questions about their strengths and weaknesses. Even an inexperienced or poorly trained interviewer will manage to get this question onto the table –…
Take Rejection Letters in Stride
As you arrive home and pick up the mail, you scan through the routine stack of bills and solicitations, and then stop. Buried in the middle is an envelope from the company you recently interviewed with. Your heart sinks, and…
When the Interviewer Talks too Much
There are many books written to assist the job seeker with successful interview techniques. It is difficult to anticipate, however, whether the actual interview experience will be the process that you prepared for. While it is a must to prepare…
Executive Recruiters Can Help Your Search
Utilizing executive recruiters is one avenue for professional and executive job seekers. Competition is very stiff among recruiters. They must be at the right place at the right time with the right candidate. The company always pays the fee.
What Does Your Resume Say About You?
Despite the myriad of articles, books and other sources of information and advice about contemporary resume writing, many successful professionals and executives who create their own resumes still seem to gravitate to the old styles and formats with which they…
Job Hunters Interviewing Quiz
Here’s a quiz to see how prepared you are to be successful in your interviewing efforts. Answer True or False to each question. The answer and an explanation are listed below. 1. T or F: If you know that the…
Recovering A Lost Opportunity
David, a successful manager in his field, was a top contender for a desirable position. After an extensive and exhausting job search campaign, he finally felt that this particular opportunity was right for him. David was very confident that he…
Job Fairs
A job fair is an event where employers and candidates have the opportunity to meet one another in an open forum setting. These fairs usually charge companies to have a booth at the event, which can be a cost-effective way…
Where Do Interviewer’s Questions Come From?
Once you have been invited for an interview, it is time to prepare yourself. Research the company through the library and from information gathered from former or current employees who work there. You may also call the company directly and…
Re-Energize Your Job Search
It’s been four and a half months since you lost your job. You’ve been working hard at the process, regularly sending out resumes, and staying in touch with your network. You know you’re marketable and willing to work, but recently…