The job search interview: it's one of the most important but least understood aspects of looking for a job. The single most important thing you can do to get a job is to interview. You’ve promoted yourself with a standout resume, you’ve opened the
Have you been in the job market longer than you expected? Are you frustrated because you just don't see as much progress as you would like and because you feel like success-the perfect new job-is eluding you? If you answer yes to these questions,
The elevator pitch aka elevator speech. You are probably familiar with the term. It is most commonly used to describe the concise 30-second speech that business owners and executives, as well as salespeople, use to describe their business, product, or service to others. More
A number of years ago, there was a high-profile story in the news about the consequences of lying on a resume. Did you see it? Robert Irvine, the host of his own show "Dinner: Impossible" on the Food Network did not have his contract
You’ve heard it before: at least 80% of all the jobs are found through the “hidden” job market, also known as the “unpublished” job market. These are jobs typically landed through word of mouth and referrals as opposed to the hit-or-miss method of answering
In our free discovery consultations with job hunters, many tell us they have been conducting a job search for X months without any success, or that they have sent out X number of resumes with virtually no response. When we press for more details, almost
Professional references. Yes, we know. We can almost hear you groaning. Probably because, as much as you dislike having to make the necessary arrangements to get them, you know that it is "difficult" (i.e., virtually impossible) to get a job without good, if not
When you think about your next career move, how would things be different for you if you were HUNTED rather than being the HUNTER? Personal branding (the process of clarifying and communicating what makes you and your unique value proposition different and special) allows you
Do you have a completely unblemished work history? Was writing your resume a breeze because you are perfectly qualified with a model career and educational background? Or, do you find yourself struggling to prepare your resume...struggling because of some glitch or problem in your
Networking is the process of developing relationships with a group of relatives, friends, colleagues, and acquaintances who can assist you with locating the information that you need to find a job. Ideally, a network will help you to identify where job opportunities are as
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