Archive for the ‘Interviewing’ Category

Don’t Dress to Depress

Looking sloppy is the single biggest turn off for hiring managers. When asked what characteristics are the most off-putting, two thirds of companies surveyed sited sloppy and unclean appearance as worst thing about a job applicant. (more…)

Tips for Creating Self-Marketing Capsules to Accelerate Your Job Search

The self-marketing capsule is a valuable piece of marketing material that job seekers need to position themselves effectively during a job search. Whether in a networking context or a job interview, job seekers must always be ready to deliver their personal pitch in an exciting and memorable way.

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Ten Tips for Mastering the Phone Interview

Phone interviews are becoming more and more common as companies gain greater access to candidates and as more recruiters and hiring managers work from virtual office locations. On the positive side, with a phone interview you don’t have to worry about having your suit pressed, and you can have your notes right in front of you. On the flip side, it’s much more difficult to establish rapport and get a read on the hiring manager during a phone conversation.

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Six Steps to Getting Through the Interview - And Enjoying It!

It’s time for a face to face meeting. You’ve done your homework. You have a great resume. You’ve made the right connections.  Now it’s show time – and the panic begins. 

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