Looking for the perfect holiday gift for the job seeker in your life? Think practical. Whether they are a new graduate who is jumping into the job market for the first time, or a seasoned veteran looking to take the next step in their career, here are some great ideas for practical gifts they can use: Continue reading “The Practical Gifts That Job Seekers Want To See Under The Tree”
A world-class athlete will tell you that, when they think of big moments, they visualize winning. Whether it’s inching out the competition for a Gold Medal, or sinking the game-winning shot with one second left on the clock, successful athletes don’t have times for “what ifs” in their outcomes. When it comes to a job search, having the same positive outlook will help you towards success. Don’t worry about “if” you’ll get a job, visualize yourself getting it. This way, you won’t need to worry about the outcome, but rather how you are going to get there. Here are three things to remember when it comes to conducting a job search without worrying about the outcome (because you know you’ll succeed): Continue reading “Going For Gold: How Thinking Like A Superstar Athlete Will Get You The Job”
We hold these truths to be self-evident that all people deserve a rewarding and fulfilling job. If yours is starting to feel like a grind, it’s time to stand up and get the job you deserve. To ensure that you leave the fireworks for the 4th of July and don’t burn any bridges, here are four tips to help you keep things from detonating: Continue reading “Declare Your Independence: Tips For Finding A New Job Without Setting Off Fireworks with Your Current Employer”
A job interview is your time to shine. While your resume enticed the hiring manager enough to want to meet you in person, the interview is your chance to show them why you would be a great fit for the company and the position. Most companies will go through several rounds of interviews before extending a job offer, so one of your key goals of your first interview should be to demonstrate your strengths and secure a second interview where you will have a chance to make even more of an impression on a hiring manager. There are certain things that can help you stand out during a first interview that can help translate into a more in-depth second interview, including the following three items: Continue reading “3 Things You Can Do In A Job Interview to Get a Second Interview”
We are smack-dab in the middle of primary season with nearly a dozen individuals trying their absolute best to secure your vote. In a sense, these candidates are in a year-long job interview, and they are hoping that you’ll remember them as the best choice when it comes time to make a decision. When you think about it, there are some parallels that you can draw between a Presidential Campaign and the job interviews that you yourself will go on, such as these three: Continue reading “Four Ways That A Job Interview Is Like A Presidential Campaign”
While it is natural to feel a little bit of stress going into a job interview, you want to take steps to limit it, especially on the day of the interview. One of the best ways to limit your stress is to be properly prepared the night before. Here are four important things to do the night before your interview.
Drive By The Interview Location
It is important not just to know where your interview is being held, but also what the surrounding area is like. You need to know whether there is ample parking out front, whether there is any traffic in the area that you have to account for, and whether you have a long walk from the parking lot to the office. While you can get a lot of information via the Internet, nothing beats driving by the location to get an idea of what you can expect. Also, while you are out, fill up your car with gas so you don’t have to worry about it in the morning.
Figure Out What You Are Going To Wear
Deciding what you are going to wear to an interview is something that should be done before you go to sleep the night before your interview. While you may have a dry cleaned outfit ready to go, accessories like ties, jewelry, and even socks should be out and ready to go the morning of your interview. If you are going to limit stress in the morning, you want to simply be able to get dressed without having to think about what you are going to wear.
Complete Your Interview Success Form from the Navigating the Hiring Process Workbook
The “Interview Success Form” in the AppleOne Navigating the Hiring Process Workbook allows you to go step by step in your preparation for your interview. Personalize the form to the specific job you are interviewing for so that you are ready to present a smooth rendition of your WIFM commercial, and answer even the toughest questions with ease.
Get To Bed Early
If you can get to bed early the night before your interview, take advantage of the opportunity. A solid eight hours of sleep will leave your brain in peak condition for the interview. Also, the earlier you go to sleep the earlier you can get up in the morning without sacrificing sleep. If you have a bad habit of rushing through your morning routine because you sleep through your alarm, this is a good time to break it. Give yourself an extra hour to get ready in the morning, meaning that you won’t feel rushed.
While the weather outside may be frightful, you have an interview planned for noon that you have to look delightful for. Whether it is snowing or just a lot colder than you would want it to be, you want to arrive at the interview dressed professionally and ready to go. Here are three tips on how to dress for an interview when the weather is less than cooperative: Continue reading “How Should I Dress For an Interview When It’s Snowing?”
An air of confidence separates superstar candidates from other applicants. Here are 4 secret tips that will boost your confidence and put you into the right frame of mind for the interview: Continue reading “Acing Your Job Interview: Little Things to Give You Confidence”
A successful interview begins with making a great first impression, and that impression starts the minute you drive up to the property. A hiring manager is going to be just as interested in what you did in the waiting room, so they may enlist the help of others to get an overall feel of you. With this in mind, here are four keys to making sure that you make a good first impression before the interview even starts: Continue reading “Keys to Making a Good First Impression Before The Interview Starts”
You typically won’t apply for a job you aren’t excited about. More specifically, there are going to be items in the job description that have piqued your interest. Maybe it’s the fact that you get to write in a specific type of style, or that you get to show off your expertise in a type of software. Companies understandably prefer a candidate who is going to be excited about what they do on a daily basis, you want to show your hiring managers what parts of the job description really stands out to you. When you are zeroing in on what excites you about a job, here are three things to consider: Continue reading “Interviewing Like a Pro – Zeroing In On What Excites You During A Job Interview”
