Just because you have the skills and experience for a position, that doesn’t mean you’ll get it. Avoid these mistakes to make sure you don’t sabotage your chances.
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Become the Perfect Job Applicant: 15 Traits Employers Look For When Hiring
The more of these traits you have, the stronger your chances of being a sought-after job applicant.
How to Show Off Your Accomplishments (Without Sounding Like You’re Bragging)
Tooting your own horn can help you get ahead in your career. Here’s how to do it in a way that won’t turn people off.
A Recruiter’s Inside Scoop on Salary Negotiation Tips
Use these secrets from inside the hiring industry to negotiate your best salary yet.
Why Optimistic Job Seekers Do Better (And How to Become One)
An optimistic outlook can improve everything from your interview skills to your salary prospects. Learn to take rejection and setbacks in stride with these tips.
Question of the Week: When should I list a reference I haven’t spoken to?
Question: "Hey Kevin, I listened to your recent call regarding using references, and I had a question. During my current period of unemployment, I had a 6 month contract position that went really well. I've tried to reach the two guys I worked for to see if they would...
Job Searching the Right Way with Informational Interviewing
The informational interview is a great tool to have in your job search arsenal.Here’s how to use it.
Finding the “Open Door” in the Job Market
Given the current economic climate, I thought discussing how the current job market looks opportunity-wise might be timely. My answer is likely going to surprise you. I see a lot of opportunity out there. There’s gold in them thar hills folks!
’Tis the Season to Advance Your Career: Networking Over the Holidays
Take advantage of the holiday season to expand your network and to reconnect with contacts.
The Reference Check – It’s Not Time to Celebrate Yet
Two years ago, if a client told me that the company they were interviewing with was getting ready to check references, I would have thought, “Great! It sounds like an offer is not far behind.” But now, with unemployment at 9.7%, the job search landscape is far different and more competitive than ever. As a result, many companies are checking the references of multiple candidates in order to help make their final decision. So, getting it right with your references is extremely important.