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Recent Jobs Blog | Interviewing PostsWays to Score Big in a Job Interviewby Debbie VasenGot a job interview coming up? Want to know some simple but key things you can do to help land the job? Whether you are a recent college graduate or looking for a more secure financial future, check these tips out for better odds of success. 1. Do You Have Any Questions for Me?by Valorie DelpIt seems like such an easy question and yet often, this is the one question that job seekers stumble over. Aside from perhaps just being nice and making sure they were clear, an interviewer may well have other motives for asking you if you have any questions. What are Your Goals? Figure These Out Before Taking that Jobby Kathy MurdockAs I took my long run this weekend I began to consider the idea of goals and objectives when it comes to both business ownership and the job world in general. For my website we are currently working on goals and objectives as mothers in business. Dress the Part During the Interviewby Kathy MurdockI was perusing a job board the other day and came across a post from a guy who wondered if it was necessary to wear a tie to an interview. Create a Portfolio Before Your Job Interviewby Kathy MurdockGetting ready to head out the door for an interview with a new company and unsure of what you should carry along? Interviews can be a huge source of stress for applicants. Salary Requirements: Just What Do You Tell a Prospective Employerby Kathy MurdockNow that I own my own company, I thankfully no longer have to worry about the dreaded interview questions that pop up during the seeking employment stage. Marketing Yourself for Your Jobby Kathy MurdockI've never been much of a salesperson. Once I had a job in a department store at the jewelry counter and I quit after just a few days. How To Do A Phone Interviewby Heather LongJob hunting is difficult enough. It takes time to put together the right resume for the right job. You may have several versions of your resume, each version geared to a specific type of job whether you are looking for something in management or development or training. What Are Hard and Soft Skills?by Marjorie DorfmanWe all have both hard and soft skills within us, which are a part of our personality and emotional make-up. The question is: how can we use them when we are looking for a job? How can we make them more marketable, or can we? First, we should define what they are. The Job Interview and Uncomfortable Questionsby Marjorie DorfmanOne sticky moment in any interview situation is when the potential employer looks at you and asks about those five years in between your last two jobs. Unless you spent them in Folsom Prison (and even if you did), the best approach is to be honest but not necessarily tell all there is to tell. |
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