Since so many job interview characteristics seem routine, it can be hard to gauge the signs of a good interview, and if the hiring manager has taken a liking to you as a candidate for the job. If possible, it is a nice feeling being able to leave the interview knowing you made a positive […]
You landed a job interview for a position you feel you were made for, at a company you respect. You do all the research and preparations you can think of beforehand, get your suit pressed, and contact your references to give them a heads up about this exciting opportunity. But no matter how prepared you […]
The night before and morning of an interview can be nerve-wracking, and when you are getting ready to leave it can be difficult to decide what you should bring with you to an interview. It is easy to find yourself rushed and indecisive at the last minute when preparing for job interviews, so that you […]
A job interview is a short window of time for a hiring manager to get a general idea about you. You want to make sure you are able to show the knowledge and skills you will bring to the position, and leave a positive and lasting impression. But some of the telltale factors that will […]
Labor Day is an excellent time to revamp and re-evaluate your job search. It marks the transition from summer (which can be slow for hiring), to fall, and as a result a flurry of new local job postings. The dog days of summer are ending, people are returning from vacation, business is booming again, and […]
It’s normal to not hear back from some applications for employment you send in, especially when you are applying to hundreds of positions in your job search. You may not be hearing back for valid reasons such as being unqualified, having too much experience, or because someone was hired before your application was received. But […]
The ability to be a good listener is too often overlooked and under appreciated in the world today. Many people have a tendency to lose focus, interrupt, and miss significant points when someone is trying express in detail an important problem or situation they are looking to resolve, and this is the root of many […]
In this world, those of us that have jobs are fortunate. But it is so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of generating that daily paycheck that we fail to focus on the bigger picture and think about how we can best advance our careers. While being employed is a respectable […]
