In an earlier generation, job seekers were often counseled never to bring up salary issues during the interview process. The line of reasoning went something like this: if you ask about money, employers will assume you’re dedicating yourself to this enterprise not because you’re eager to please, but because you’re driven by crass, selfish motivations… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Job Seeker
The technical needs of your open position will vary according to the circumstances, of course. Some candidates can’t even be considered if they lack a high degree of fluency and proven competence in skill areas that take years to master. And of course, these non-negotiable skill sets will vary by industry and position level. But… Read more »
You’re about to start your first professional internship, and if all goes well, then you won’t leave this place when your internship period ends…You’ll just step out the door and come back in the next day as a full time employee. And if you aren’t hired here, you’d at least like to leverage your tenure… Read more »
Before you start fiddling with LinkedIn’s website features and fine tuning the “skills” you decide to include in your profile, make sure you take a step back and keep the larger picture in mind. It’s true that the site offers charts and graphs that give you an estimate of which skills are rising and falling… Read more »
It’s been said that most employers form a lasting opinion about a potential candidate within seven seconds of the first handshake. And we’ve all heard stories about people who fell in love, made an enemy, or made a snap decision to trust someone after knowing them for literally less than five minutes. There are plenty… Read more »
Everyone wants to be respected in the workplace. In fact, let’s be honest– Everyone wants to be respected everywhere. And everyone wants to be liked. The respect of others can open doors to countless opportunities, increase our salaries, allow our voices and ideas to be heard, and even help us make new connections in the… Read more »
You resume provides a long list of basic information about you that employers can use to make sure you hold the minimum qualifications for the position you’re pursuing. But just having these minimum qualifications won’t be enough to bring you all the way into the winner’s circle. In order to truly stand out and step… Read more »
Job seekers are wise to turn over every stone, both online and off, and make optimal use of every available resource as they search for leads and reach out to potential contacts. These resources include social media tools like Facebook and Twitter, but if these outlets aren’t approached in a strategic way, job seekers may… Read more »
Meeting with a recruiter for the first time doesn’t actually mean you’re heading into a job interview…Both the outcome and the process will differ from that of bona fide job interview for a few important reasons. But you’ll still need to focus on your presentation. Here are a few important considerations that can help you… Read more »
You’ve found a job posting that’s a perfect match for you in almost every way. The company has all the traits you’re looking for, and the position appears to line up directly with everything you want and everything you have to offer. But there’s only one problem…the company wants a candidate with five years of… Read more »