Here it is, straight from a Hiring Manager. You’ll learn how to make a resume that gets attention and gives you the best shot at an interview. Yes, an interview – not a job. Remember: a resume, no matter how well written, will not get you a job. Interviews get you jobs. The purpose of…
As a Hiring Manager I’ve asked most of these sample interview questions. And as a candidate I’ve also been asked many of them! While it’s impossible to list every question that may be asked on an interview, there are many common questions that have a high probability of being asked on any given interview. You…
Everyone needs good interview question and answer advice. But just as important, you need to know what other interview mistakes to avoid. Based on my own 30 years of experience as a Hiring Manager, plus talking with many of my peers over the years, here are the most common interview blunders. These blunders will definitely…
Sooner or later during your job search, you will likely have a phone interview, which has both good and bad points. On the good side, you can be much better prepared. You can have your research notes in front of you, the job advertisement, your list of questions to ask, you resume, your answers to…
Looking for a job can be daunting even at the best of times. In truth, no matter how many times you go through it in a lifetime, it often doesn’t seem to get much easier. However, that is only the case if you don’t take the active steps necessary to make it easier. If you…
Our careers form a crucial part of our lives. A fulfilling job is one of the greatest things in modern life, and there are many factors that lead to satisfaction at work. However, there is no question that money is at the heart of it all. Earning more money is a driving force for all…
We all make mistakes. After all, it’s human nature. However, you have to keep these errors from creeping into a job search or else you’ll become one of the dreaded long-term unemployed. Once this happens, you’ll get into a rut that is hard to get out of. To avoid this fate, you have to stop…
The decision to continue your education can be a difficult one, especially if you are unsure as to whether it will truly serve you in your career and finances. In case you’re on the fence about continuing your education beyond high school or college, here are ten reasons that it may be well worth the…
Many of us grew up in a different time. The outdoors were literally just outside our homes, and you could ride your bike through the vacant lots around your city, and visit a nearby meadow or grove of trees for a quick picnic. With growing cities, the outdoors seem like a distant memory. Of course…
From the moment that many people enter the workforce and become contributing members of society, the number one thing they want to accomplish is to stop working. Retiring early has, for better or worse, become an inseparable part of the American Dream for many people. Sadly, though, it seems to be further and further out…
Heading into the world of work and dreading the prospect of a job that doesn’t make you fulfilled and proud? Or have you been in work for a while, but never feel like you’re achieving anything tangible and worthwhile? Then it could be time to look for a job that gives back to your community….
Unemployment is decreasing, but there are still a lot of people looking for work. When it is a competitive market, you need to make sure that you are the best applicant that you can be. Employers and interviewers can afford to be picky about who they employ because they have a lot of options. You…