I’ve talked at length in prior posts about how to handle phone interviews, so now I’d like to talk a bit about what is becoming increasingly common: the video conference interview. With a video conference interview, you gain the advantage of being able to see your interviewers and them being able to see you. At…
Before we get too far into 2013, I want to briefly go over a few key points to fine tune and make sure your job search is focused and on track. Here are some areas to which you should pay particular attention. Your Resume Make sure your resume is up to date with your latest…
An acquaintance of mine who is job searching recently asked me for some advice on an interesting – and disturbing – incident that occurred when applying to a particular company. A couple of weeks after sending in his resume and application, he received a standard form letter advising that he was not eligible at this…
In previous posts I’ve reviewed some tips about how to handle phone interviews. I’ve conducted many phone interviews over the years and frequently find that people don’t prepare for these as thoroughly as they do for in-person interviews. This is a large mistake because you won’t get that in-person interview unless you make it past…
In my last post I suggested some areas to look at if you’re not getting results from your resumes and applications. This time I’d like to offer some suggestions to those of you who are getting initial interviews but no call backs or job offers. If you find yourself in this position, I’d like to…
A casual friend of mine was complaining to me a few days ago that he was sending out a large number of resumes, applying for various jobs, and was frustrated that he was receiving no responses. He’s sent out over 100 resumes in the past couple of months with zero results. That’s right, zero. Nada….
Every job seeker needs to have a good list of references, but not all references are equal in the eyes of hiring managers. I’d like to talk a bit about the type of references that hiring managers like to get to and what you should do to prepare your references for that inevitable call. First…
I’d like to talk a bit this time about the role of the Human Resources department (commonly known as HR) versus the Hiring Manager, in regards to the hiring process. I’ve found there is a lot of confusion on the part of applicants as to exactly who does what and this can make a difference…
This post continues my advice on how to get the most out of attending a job fair. My final piece of preparation advice is to research the dress code. Frequently, the web site for the job fair will have a suggested dress code. It may be “business casual” or even “dress or interview attire”. If…
This is the first of two posts in which I’ll discuss job fairs and how best to work them. Let me start out by saying that although there are fewer job fairs in the current tight job market than in the past, they do still exist and should definitely be part of your job search….
In my last post I talked about job search mistakes that may be hampering your job search efforts. This time, I’d like to review some common misconceptions that may appear to be good advice but in reality may be leading you in wrong direction. Many of these misconceptions are the result of well-intentioned “headhunter” advice…
In my previous posts I’ve talked a lot about interview techniques, resumes and cover letters. But I’ve known many people looking for a job who are doing everything right in these areas and are still having difficulty finding a new job. In talking with them, I’ve uncovered several common job search mistakes and in this…
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