Are you an apologizer? Sure, when you accidentally eat someone else’s brown bag lunch or literally run into a co-worker in the hallway, an apology is in order. But too many people apologize every time they open their mouths at the office. Perhaps these preambles sound familiar: “This may be a dumb idea, but…” “I’m…
A resume is a brief and persuasive summary of your skills and professional accomplishments. Your resume is supposed to be your ‘advert’ to the potential buyers of your services (the employers) and it is important that you ensure that it is flawless, or near flawless if you don’t believe in perfectionism. Remember, the presentation of…
Job fairs are great ways to connect job seekers with companies looking to hire. If you have never been to one and are looking for a job, find one in your area and go. It may be the best thing you do for your job search. However, there are many things to remember to make…
First impressions are formed within 7 to 30 seconds of meeting someone, according to various statistics, and these impressions tend to be lasting ones. Making the absolute best first impression is all about how you look and smell, body language, eye contact and the very first words out of your mouth. For the sake of…
Your resume is often the first contact that an employer has of you. The impression given on paper can earn you further consideration or it may also earn your resume a quick trip to the trash can. Many companies are so bombarded with resumes that any small detail could cause yours to get rejected. Below…
In today’s economy, competition for jobs is more intense than ever, therefore anything and everything you can do to set yourself apart from other applicants is in your favor. The thank you letter is the perfect complement to the interview you have been granted. It is not only polite to thank the interviewer for his…
Social networking sites are a relatively new phenomenon which is growing by leaps and bounds. People are reconnecting with old friends and acquaintances and making new ones with these great sites. In fact social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter and Myspace are very valuable for marketing and other business applications. They are however, a two-edged…
Typically we choose the things we volunteer at with more care than finding a job. Often you hear about people who hate their jobs, but you don’t often hear griping about how much someone hates where they volunteer. This is because we usually volunteer to work in areas that we are passionate about. In fact,…
With the present economic downturn, more and more people are asking the question “How much time will it take me to find a job?” While there is no easy answer, much depends on you and what you do in terms of trying to find a new job. Here are some things that will help you…
Along with “tell me about yourself,” “describe your strengths” is one of the questions that you know you’ll be asked in a job interview. At first blush, it sounds like an easy question. But because it’s such a broad topic, it can actually be quite difficult to answer well. Below are a few guidelines to…
Many people who specialize in job searches recommend that you write a customized resume for each job you apply for. However, many of us are hesitant to invest the time required to change the resume every single time we apply on a job, especially if we are doing an intensive job search and are willing…
One of the final steps before hiring an employee is to check references. Companies will not even ask for your list of references unless they are truly interested in hiring you. Therefore, it is a very good sign that you soon may have a new job. However, before you halt your job search and stop…