Watch What You Wear to Your Job Interviews

Interview Attire

I once heard about a guy who made about $80K/year going to an interview in his tennis clothes, because he had a game scheduled afterwards.  His roommate advised him against it, but the job seeker said “If they don’t like me for who I am, then I don’t want to work there.”
The majority of job [...]

Why You Must Be Specific When Talking to a Hiring Manager

Car

Ever buy a car? Wanted it to be unique? How come as soon as you put your money down you start to notice the very car you just bought, down to color and rims, is all over town?
RAS! The Reticular Activating System is located in your brain stem in the back of your head. Among [...]

How Employers View You Being Fired

Being Fired

So… you were fired from your last job. Terminated for cause. Maybe it was your first time, or maybe not. Is it a “terminal” situation that will prevent you from ever getting another job? How does a potential employer view a termination and how can you best overcome any adverse impressions that might make?
Here are [...]

The Interviewer Said!

job application

In my career, I have written and read thousands of resumes and I will be the first to admit a well-written resume is no guarantee that you will be hired for a new job. However from my own experience and the experiences of many of the people I have worked with I can say with [...]

The Art of the Informational Interview

Informational Interview

So… you’ve been networking, getting names of people at companies you’re interested in pursuing in your job search, and you were able to arrange an informational interview with some of them. That’s great news!
Now you start thinking… NOW WHAT? What do I actually do at these things? I want a job! But I set up the [...]

4 Things Every Employer Loves to Hear From a Candidate

Employer-Hear

If you’re a job seeker on this site, I know exactly what you’re looking for.
You could be perusing your favorite blog or double-checking your Facebook newsfeed, but you’re here instead – looking for what exactly it takes to get hired today (tomorrow works too, right?).
Unfortunately, there is no single magic spell or formula that can guarantee [...]

The Salary Question

Salary Question

One of the common questions job seekers have is “What’s the best way to handle the salary question?”
When an employer asks in the application process or in the interview, what they’ve earned in the past and what they’re looking for, how should you answer? There is a lot of conflicting advice on this topic and [...]

How Employers Hear Your “True Stories”

Employers True Stories

Most people have some point in their career where they have legitimate grievances about a previous company, boss, co-worker, or corporate culture. Every company, even the best ones, are imperfect and can’t be ideal for every personality or work style. Every company and every boss has ‘wronged’ certain employees at times. Sometimes it happens out [...]

Lots of Interviews, But No Offers?

No Job Offers

In a job market where virtually every opening receives dozens, or hundreds of applicants it can be difficult to be the ONE that makes it to the finish line and receives an offer.
In fact, it can be very difficult to even be selected for an interview.
However, if you have been getting a number of interviews [...]

Didn’t Get a Call Back? 3 Things You May Be Doing Wrong

Waiting for Call Back Interview

There’s nothing worse than taking the time to conduct a thorough job search, only to get lost in the stacks with dozens of other candidates. Sure, you may have a pretty good work history, top-notch experience, and great recommendations, but that doesn’t mean you automatically receive an interview, or even a job offer. Quite possibly, [...]