Job interviews are some of the more stressful life experiences that all of us have to go through. These are the moments when everything seems to be on the line, moments when nervousness and failure to prepare often get the better of us. As you’re triple checking your resume for spelling errors, remember these 5…
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…
There has been a serious job crisis in the United States for the last few years, and it is no longer unusual to spend several months to even several years unemployed. Unemployment is a fairly perilous state, and if you have been unemployed for a while, you may be feeling a little bit despairing. How…
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….
Careers in healthcare and medicine are some of the most exciting, rewarding, and high paying jobs on the market. Among all industries, healthcare is one of the only fields in which professionals truly hold the lives of people in their hands. Naturally, there are a few consequences of the nature of this work. One is…
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…
When you’ve spent years honing your skills as a musician, it can be frustrating to try and earn yourself a decent living while you wait for that big break that puts you on the big stage in front of millions. Believe it or not, if you look hard enough, there are a ton of ways…
Although people do seem to be holding onto their money much tighter than they did before the recession hit, plastic surgery continues to be a booming business. Many times it comes down to corrective surgery, but it is the elective procedures that really bring profit into a practice. While many of the brightest minds in…
Perhaps few inventions have revolutionized the way we do things on a daily basis the way the smartphone has. Apple’s iPhone might not have been the first on the market, but it was certainly a game-changer in a lot of ways. Blackberrys and even an Android phone or two had showed up on the market…
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…
Your Gen Y kids were always playing with gadgets — sometimes to the point where it drove you nuts. While, that experience with technical gadgets and the fascination with social media may just pay off for some of these 20-somethings. Of course, because we are still not financially stable in 2012, getting one of those…
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