You’ve got your resume tightened up, your interview answers prepped and ready, and you have your references together, but when it comes down to it an interview is much more than just your qualifications on paper. The way you present yourself when meeting a hiring manager for the first time is crucial, and contributes toRead more

Whether you are a job seeker or a recruiter, experienced or inexperienced, there are always new lessons to be learned. One should always seek to learn from their mistakes, and the mistakes of others. The cost of integrity and honoring your personal and professional commitments is steep! You never know the doors that a casualRead more

Your resume should reflect who you are and where you want to go. This is your opportunity to truly express yourself in a professional, business setting. There are many things that are good to include in your resume, such as relevant references, the months you worked at a company, not just the years, professional titles,Read more

Preparation is an essential part of feeling confident when heading into an interview. Typically you might think about what potential questions you will be asked, and what answers would best capture you as a person and as an employee, but have you ever spent time preparing for what not to say? Often times we areRead more

With so many opportunities in the job market these days, many job seekers are receiving more than one job offer. If this is you, you might find yourself in unchartered waters. How are you supposed to know which job is the right one? What factors should you be taking into consideration besides simply which companyRead more

Have you ever experienced a case of the ‘Sunday Scaries’? Perhaps your Sunday starts out slowly, with a cup of coffee and intentions of relaxation, but as the day progresses and you think about the work week ahead, anxiety and nerves begin to set-in. If the thought of your work induces anxiety and stress insteadRead more

Your palms are sweaty, your mind is racing, you can hear the pitter-patter of your foot shaking, and you find yourself wondering, “Am I being obvious? Can they tell I’m nervous?” In short, yes, all of these are quick signs to your interviewer that you are anxious! Don’t worry, this happens to everyone at oneRead more

Phone interviews sound great, right? No commuting, no fancy outfit, sweaty palms, or done up hair– sounds perfect! Well, not quite. As easy as they may seem, phone interviews should be taken just as seriously, if not more seriously, as an in-person interview. In a digital world, phone interviews are increasing in popularity and oftentimesRead more

Losing your train of thought is an inevitable part of public speaking, but there are few situations as high pressure as an interview. In fact, the adrenaline rush of an interview can actually cause you to ramble and lose your point more easily when faced with a challenging question. Don’t worry, though! It’s not theRead more