Interview Tips: How to Captivate and Impress a Hiring Manager
There are many ways to make a good impression during an interview. One surefire method to connect with the interviewer is to let him or her know you have done your homework and learned about the company. This demonstrates your serious interest in the position and the business. As a job search coach, i am always surprised at how few people actually take the time to educate themselves in this manner. And yet, its so easy! Check out these resources... [Read More...]
Interview Tips: Five Big Interview Blunders and How to Avoid Them – Part 2
You already know that sharp interview skills are crucial to landing the job you want. However, these common mistakes could derail your chances big time. Hiring managers have so many candidates to choose from, so you want to be as polished as possible when you meet prospective employers. Here are five tips on things to avoid so that you present yourself in the best possible light. You only get one chance to make a good first impression. 1. Don’t... [Read More...]
Cover Letter Tips: 5 Tips to Get a Hiring Manager to Open and Read Your Cover Letter
Can you imagine how many resumes and cover letters a hiring manager and human resources get in just one week? It’s not a small pile. More like an avalanche of paper. So, how can you make sure that they will open and read yours? Take a few tips from direct marketers, because in essence, that is exactly what you are doing. Directly marketing yourself to prospective employers. Direct marketers do all sorts of things to get the envelope noticed... [Read More...]
Interview Tips: Five Big Interview Blunders and How to Avoid Them – Part 1
There’s no need to reinforce how important the interview is to landing the job of your dreams. Yet, many hiring managers continue to be disappointed by the majority of college graduates who have not properly prepared. If you want to stand out and make a good impression with prospective employers, there are a number of things you need to do well and others you want to avoid. Here is a list of five major blunders to avoid during your interview... [Read More...]
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