It can be hard to turn down a job offer, especially if you’re currently unemployed. But just because you got an offer doesn’t mean the job or the company is the right fit for you. Even getting an interview in a competitive job market is an achievement in itself, but you need to be very
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There are a lot of things job seekers add to their resumes that they don’t actually need. In some cases, these things hurt a job seeker’s chances of landing an interview. If you’re asking yourself, “Do I need these things on my resume?” take a look at the things job seekers should and should not
Years ago, I was interviewing for a job. As many of you know, when you go through the interview process, you start with the recruiter, and then you meet with the manager, and then you meet with some of your peers—if you’re lucky. Then, at the end of the interview process, you might meet with
When you’re looking for a new job, your resume is your calling card. It’s often the first time a potential employer gets to meet you. Obviously, you want to make a good first impression. This means you don’t want a resume that leaves potential employers shaking their heads. When most people think of mistakes, they
Even though it’s one of the most common interview questions out there, everyone hates being asked, “What is your biggest weakness?” in a job interview. It’s hard enough to show your potential during an interview. How are you supposed to sell yourself to employers when they want you to tell them what’s wrong with you?
Are you sick and tired of depending on other people for your career success? Good! The only person in charge of your success is you. If you’re feeling trapped by a job you hate, a bad boss, insulting pay, or all of the above, it’s time you take ownership of your career. But where do
Interview questions are not as straightforward as they seem, and answering just one question incorrectly may put you out of the running for a job. The takeaway? Be ready to read between the lines. Here are seven of the most common interview questions, what the hiring manager is really asking, and how you should respond:
As a former hiring manager in several consulting firms, I often wondered if candidates were cognizant of the impression they made on employers. Even small things, such as the frown displayed by an applicant upon arriving at an interview, or the worn-out jeans of an applicant in a roomful of suits, gave me pause as
Recruiters look at dozens of resumes a day. If they see something they don’t like, your resume could wind up in the “no” pile in just seconds. Here are a few tips you should follow to make your resume better than the rest, standing out from all that competition! 1. Make Sure Your Resume Is
If you want to stand out from other job candidates, both your resume and LinkedIn profile need to have specific, tangible, quantifiable achievements. We see so many resumes that are very “duty-oriented”—the candidate lists what they’ve done but doesn’t mention anything about what they’ve achieved. Here are a few tips on how to write an
This may be controversial, but as a 20-year career coaching veteran, I think one of the biggest mistakes people are making post-pandemic is they are overly focused on trying to pursue career happiness when in reality you should be focused on building career resilience. Career Happiness Is Elusive. Building Career Resilience Will Give You Career
If you needed to convince someone that Girl Scout Cookies are delicious or that rainbows are really beautiful, you’d have to first know what the cookies taste like and what rainbows look like—right? The same applies when it’s time for you to sell yourself in an interview to strangers. In a job interview, you need
Nursing is one of the most demanding careers to go into, but it’s also one of the most rewarding. It’s also a career that’s expected to see a lot of growth by 2032, which means more nursing jobs will be created to meet the increase in demand. In addition to having solid health care skills,
On Fridays, you’re probably thinking, “Screw work! TGIF! I am done with this job.” Or if you’re unemployed, “I’m done looking for work. It’s my weekend. I’m going to blow it up and I’m going to have the time of my life.” You know what? You should. But here’s the problem… I’ve been a career
You’ve been applying for jobs every day, but you feel stuck. Your job search isn’t going anywhere. You submit job applications but never hear back from employers. Why aren’t you getting interviews? What are you doing wrong? Is it your resume? Chances are, your resume is to blame. It’s very easy for job seekers to
The most common mistake I see people make after a few weeks or a month of job search is they turn inward. What do I mean by that? Well, the job search already feels really stressful to people, so you muster up the energy, you take time out of your schedule to do something you’re
You’ve certainly heard that using a powerful personal brand message will make your executive resume a compelling read—and help you gain traction in your job search. But how do you go about defining and capturing your brand? Intensive processes, such as the 360 Reach Personal Branding exercise, can often help pinpoint your brand elements and
If your position gets terminated, should you mention that in your next interview? Many job seekers face this dilemma in their job search when they’re newly unemployed. First, you need to determine what type of termination occurred. There are two types of termination: voluntary and involuntary. If you quit, that’s called voluntary termination. If it’s
Whether you were fired, laid off, let go, want to make a career change, or just quit your job, it’s important to find activities that will make you more employable when you’re out of work. Otherwise, you’ll have a hard time keeping up with qualified job candidates who aren’t desperate for a job. Also, you’ll
A common question I get from job seekers on LinkedIn is, “What is the best way for employers to notice your LinkedIn profile and how should it be set up?” Well, the answer is pretty simple. Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile So It Matches Recruiters Search Criteria Optimizing your LinkedIn profile so it matches the search
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