People hire those they know, like, and trust. This doesn’t mean you have to know someone before you walk into an interview. But there are things you can (and should) do beforehand to put yourself on the call-back list.
Tag: job search
Are You Smart or Are You Valuable?
If you are in a quandary about whether to include your GPA on your resume, take note of this astute perspective.
A Work in Progress
Personal hang-ups, shortcomings, weaknesses… No one wants to talk about these in a job interview. Luckily, there is a constructive way to frame your discourse on such matters. Here’s how you can turn weakness into strength.
A Personal Touch
Does your resume have personality? Here are some ways to infuse your resume with a little something special and unique to you… and remember, money talks!
Boldly Go Where Job Boards Do Not Lead
One way to search for a job is in the box of job board listings. However, there is a much more creative and motivating way to find a job that could be a great fit for YOU. Find it here, and start your gears to turning!
Tell Me a Story
Some hiring managers are trained to interview in a way that prompts you to give detailed information about yourself. Avoid answering a question in an interview with a simple yes or no. Here’s why…
It Takes Two
If you’re going for an interview, you’d better be prepared to answer some questions. But it is also important that you do some of the asking whether the interview is for your dream job or not. Here are some excellent tips on how and what to ask.
Will It Be Over Soon?!
Interviewing for a job can be stressful, but it shouldn’t be terrifying. Thankfully, there are some ways to make the interview process part of your job search strategy more bearable.
