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Explore You – Then Change Your Career
You know when your current career situation no longer serves you well, and it is time to make a change. Whether you arrive at this point because you are burnt out, lost your enthusiasm for the work, need a better environment, or can’t seem to thrive where you are, you know it is time to…
Let’s Get You Ready for Your Video Interview
Take a deep breath. You got this. You probably use or know about FaceTime or Skype with friends. In this instance, it is a job interview, so the situation is a bit more formal. This time the objective is to convey career information, establish your credentials/value, present your personality and attributes. Easy. Let’s Get You…
Let’s Get You Ready for Your Phone Interview
Hiring Managers and Recruiters are Screening for Risks They want to validate your qualifications and see if you’re a fit. The goal is to discover who you are, what you can contribute, what you know about the company, and why you want to work there. A phone interview can quickly get those answers. Important: Likely, the…
Top 10 Ways to Cope with a Job Transition
Keep your sanity while you search, change, or even if you lost your job Job transitions can be stressful—whether they’re due to layoff, starting a new job or experiencing drastic changes in working conditions. If you’re facing a different work transition, consider the following: 1. Take an honest look at yourself. What are your strengths,…
Let’s Get You Ready for Your In-Person Interview
Most job seekers are so happy to receive an invitation to an interview they seldom think beyond going in to answer a few questions. The truth is you need a strategy. It would help if you determined your desired outcome. You need to know what the company needs and how to present your value as…
Let’s Get You Ready for Your Digital Interview – Computer Recorded Questions
Digital interviews are cost-effective for companies. They allow a first-level screening with little staff time and no travel for all parties involved. Talking to a camera or computer without human input or responses may feel unnatural and nerve-wracking. However, you will receive instructions about what is expected of you and how to respond. Listen…
The Awkward Handshake
The handshake in a business setting is a long-standing tradition. A firm handshake is often used as a judgment of character. How will you navigate the new societal norms graciously and stay mindful of the health of everyone? When job searching or interviewing, the best strategy is to follow the lead of the interviewer. If…
A Word About Cover Letters…
Even though not delivered through the mail, we still call them cover letters. They are now most often the email message that accompanies resume submissions if requested. The cover letter should not be a repeat of what is in the resume. If not used, they become excellent talking points for your interview. While the resume…
Can You Afford Not to Have a Coach?
It seems everyone has a coach. We hear about coaches for lifestyle planning, careers, sports performance, etc. Even Tiger Woods has a coach! So, what is their purpose and value and could you benefit from their expertise? Coaches are often mentioned when discussing careers strategies, and we read about them in resume books. By definition,…
