In reality every job interview is an opportunity but before you go down the path of saying yes to every interview that comes your way consider these three things. 1. Make sure you and the hiring manager are on the same page. It’s easy for information to be lost when it’s passed down from top management, […]
1. Identify the Problem 55% of hiring managers don’t read cover letters. Why should they, when we write like modern-day Oliver Twists, begging them to please, sir, give us the job? News flash: The hiring manager isn’t here to make your dreams come true. They’re in it for themselves. OK, that’s harsh, but the truth is […]
Job Interview Do’s: Preparing for a job interview is essential to making a good impression. Employ these handy job interview techniques to win over your interviewer: Plan to arrive on time or a few minutes early. Late arrival for a job interview is never excusable. Greet the interviewer by their first name. Wait until you […]
We’ve all been there: It’s the end of the interview, and after nearly an hour of pouring your heart (and work experience) out to a potential employer, the hiring manager asks if you have any last questions before wrapping up. It’s meant to be a formality, of course—a way to end the conversation without kicking you out right […]
Use Google Alerts The best way to guarantee that you are tailoring and targeting your interview information for a specific company is to make sure you’re keeping up on all their news and information. Using a service like Google Alerts can save you precious time by doing the digging for you! Signing up with Google Alerts is quick and easy and once […]
In a competitive workplace, your resume needs to stand out enough to get you through the front door. So once you’ve polished up your skills and experience, put that “Hobbies” line on your resume to work for you. Here are a few extracurricular interests that can highlight admirable job skills. Rock Climbing What it shows: […]
“Why do you want to work in sales?” The biggest mistake you can make when answering this question is to simply say, “Because I like it,” or worse, “Because the money is good.” This doesn’t really tell the interviewer anything they couldn’t have obviously guessed—and it certainly doesn’t help to set you apart from other […]
This is a sample letter, its just a template please customize to fit your situation Good afternoon, XYZ, Thank you for taking the time to speak with me yesterday about the staff writer position with Business News Daily. It was a pleasure meeting with you, and I truly enjoyed learning more about the role and […]
When you’re finally down to the wire on your impending job offer, there will come a time to talk numbers. “That one last conversation — where you negotiate salary — can unnerve even the most savvy job seeker.” While most employers expect you to come back with a counteroffer, many job candidates avoid the practice and […]
Present your value. Even if you’ve done you’re due diligence in researching salary levels for the position, you might not get what you’re worth unless you can prove that you’re worth it. “In serious salary negotiations, it is all about value proposition, If the company believes your value to be in multiples of your cost, you […]