No matter how long you have been in the professional job market, your next interview can always feel overwhelming and stressful. The best way to feel confident about your meeting is to prepare for the interview ahead of time. Here are four interview questions that may come up that you should be prepared to answer…. Read more »
Posts Categorized: Job Seeker
3 Ways to Improve Your LinkedIn Profile for the Job Search
LinkedIn is synonymous with online professional networking in our ultra-connected culture. It is imperative for job seekers to use this website in the best possible way to get the most out of the service. If you’re looking for ideas to improve your LinkedIn profile, we can help. Here are three things you can change today… Read more »
3 Ways to Build Confidence Before Your Interview
Interviewing is both an art and a science. It is important to be prepared before your first face to face meeting with a potential employer. A company is looking for more than just the skills and experience it takes to perform the job; they want to hire someone with the right attitude. There are some… Read more »
3 Ways to Improve Employee Retention
It is especially important as the economic climate begins to shift again that companies take employee retention seriously. More qualified candidates are willing to take a chance to change jobs if they are not satisfied now than they were in 2009. People cite many reasons for dissatisfaction in the workplace including a lack of empowerment,… Read more »
Use LinkedIn Groups to Land Your Job
Everyone knows that LinkedIn is the premier professional networking site online. However, there are ways to increase the overall effectiveness of the site. Have you thought about the best ways to use groups? There are groups for every possible industry, hobby, or location. Search the site to find the best ones for you and begin… Read more »
4 Ways to Prep for Your Phone Interview
Telephone interviews can be a challenge for many job seekers. However, more employers are using this technique to try to narrow down the expansive field in a market flooded with qualified candidates. Before your next phone interview think through the ways you can prepare and succeed. Here are 4 things you can start doing today…. Read more »
3 Ways to Kick start Your Job Search
Okay, with summer on the way out and winter coming before you know it is time to shake the dust out of your current job search and try some new ideas. It is easy to become frustrated while looking for a job. Sending your resume into a black hole and never hearing back from your… Read more »
When is it Appropriate to Talk Salary
There are so many aspects to consider about a position before you even think about salary. Is the job a good fit? Can I see myself working with this team? Is there long term growth? However, it is also important to keep your salary requirements in mind so you can know how to negotiate or… Read more »
Why You’re Not Getting The Job
If you’ve been searching for a new job for quite some time you can easily feel depressed and angry about the situation. However, there are productive ways to direct your energy and to figure out what things are causing the roadblocks rather than remaining negative. If you’re landing the interview but not getting the job… Read more »
Your Job Search: Tips for a Great Interview
As a job seeker you may be looking for expert advice for your next interview. What if we told you that the formula was pretty simple? There are five key things you need to know before your next meeting with a potential employer. Research. As soon as you get off the phone with the person… Read more »