On a Non-Linear Career Path? Here’s How To Handle Your Next Interview

Worried that you do not have a clearly defined career path for your future? You are not alone: a recent LinkedIn study showed that, even after ten years in the workforce, nearly half of all workers are not sure what their career path should look like. While it is tempting to consider your career as a ladder you should always be climbing, taking a non-linear path may actually yield better results for your career. When it comes time to interview for a job considered either a lateral move, or even a step down on the ladder, here are some tips on how to handle yourself during the interview:

Phone interviews are an expected part of today’s hiring process, and Hiring Managers like to use them as a way to pre-screen the candidate before considering a face-to-face interview. Succeeding in a phone interview is about being able to show that you are a fit for the job, and these tips will help you ace the process:

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September 12, 2018 0

How to Reconnect With Your Network

Robust networks can help you to have a successful job search. But, what if you have lost touch with some members of your network that may have some amazing connections? Reactivating those contacts is easier than you may think.

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August 30, 2018 0

Reentering the Workforce? How to Fill Gaps and Add New Skills on Your Resume

Are you thinking about dipping your toe back into the job market after a little time away? It is a great time to do it. The job market is red hot, but how do you keep the summer you took off to be with the kids, or that extended sabbatical from becoming a red flag for employers?

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August 23, 2018 0

How Note-Taking Can Be the Key to Interview Success

Job interviews move quickly, so quickly that they can sometimes feel disorienting. Doing the prep work and mock interviews can help you properly prepare for the interview, but once you are face to face with the Hiring Manager, note-taking can make a major difference in making sure you hit the right points when selling yourself as the ideal candidate.

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August 16, 2018 0

Four Tips for Writing Amazing Cover Letters

Despite what you may have heard, cover letters have not gone the way of the dinosaur. Hiring Managers expect a cover letter, and some even consider it the most important part of your application. So how do you write an engaging cover letter that can enhance your chances of getting that interview? Some important tips include:

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July 10, 2018 0

Is It Too Late To Apply? How an “Old” Job Ad Can Lead To Great Opportunities

Have you come across a job ad that has been up for more than a few weeks and wondered if you should apply to something that, statistically, should have already been filled by now? While it’s true that companies get hundreds of applications within the first 24 hours of the job ad being published, there is a lot of value in checking into a job that has been out a little bit longer. Here is a process for doing that.

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June 21, 2018 0

Visualizing Success and Other Expert Tips for Staying Positive During Your Job Interview

It is normal to be nervous during a job interview. Even seasoned professionals feel a few butterflies before they meet with a Hiring Manager. The key to a successful interview is to keep your nerves from hurting your performance by staying positive. Luckily, there are some tips you can use to keep yourself thinking and feeling positive during the interview:

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June 12, 2018 0

The Four Prep Items That Will Help You Launch Your Best Job Search, Ever!

Are you getting ready to find a better career opportunity or launch your summer job search? Whatever you have coming down the pipeline, investing some time in a bit of prep work before you start your search will give you a better chance at finding your dream job.

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April 11, 2018 0

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