6 Best Practices For Resume Writing
Traditional Recruiting Methods vs. A Recruiting Firm
Is A Cover Letter Important?
When talking about job applications, I always used to say that a cover letter was useless. It’s just more stuff to write. I wasn’t a fan of the cover letter, to say the least. While they were the norm until about ten years ago, thanks to online applications cover letters have become arguably outdated and […]
8 Actions to Take If You Don’t Get the Job
“Thank you for your interest, but…” Your third interview with the company included senior members of the executive team. You thought the position was yours. The polite telephone call you just received, that began in this manner, let you know otherwise. After you graciously respond and end the call, you are, frankly, stunned. You did […]
4 Tips for Nailing the “Tell Me About Yourself” Question
It doesn’t matter how far you’ve climbed up the ladder. Everyone hates to be asked the interview question, “So, tell me about yourself.” How a candidate reacts and answers this simple interview question can be extremely telling of a candidate’s viability for an executive role, so it’s important to bring your A game to this […]
How Introverts Can Show Passion During a Job Interview
The challenges of introverts in the work force have been well documented in research studies, articles and surveys. After all, it would seem that in order to succeed in your career you would need to be an extravert.
Why Ageism Isn’t Your Real Problem
Ageism as a challenge gets thrown around a lot in the executive recruiting world. There is this false assumption that because you’re a certain age that you won’t get the job. The reality is there are plenty of companies who will hire you for your expertise regardless of your age if you can properly convey […]
3 Ways to Master the “Why Should We Hire You?” Interview Question
Interviewing can be stressful – especially if it’s been awhile since you last did it. You prepare ahead of time by researching the company, the position, the contacts with whom you will interview and the challenges the company may be experiencing. You rehearse answers to expected interview questions outlining your accomplishments and the stories behind them. You […]
Do You Have Job Search Burnout?
How To Have The Right Job Find You