Have you ever been in a situation where you say something to a friend, or even a complete stranger, and it comes out all wrong? The person ends up offended and you’re left trying to explain yourself. The same thing can happen in an interview.
You might be a person who jokes regularly or has an […]
Commutes are getting longer and longer, but how much do you really mind it? Is it changing how you live? Are you moving closer to work?
When the gasoline prices were so high a few months ago, long commutes really hurt a lot of people’s budgets. You could have easily spent a couple of hundred dollars […]
Have you ever wondered if you should take some classes or certifications to keep up to speed in the workplace? You’re not the only one. If you’re starting to think you’re falling behind in an area, then it’s time to look at furthering your education.
There’s a really cool site I discovered for online courses. It […]
Companies use every medium possible to advertise their business. It seems that it wasn’t until recentlly that they are advertising job openings now too.
True, it usually isn’t the corporate jobs that you’ll hear about; most of the time it’s a retail position. But if you’re in that profession or need a part-time job, then keep your ears […]
You may have heard about Beyond.com. They’ve actually become quite large and popular among job seekers and career professionals. So what is so different about them versus every other job search portal out there?
There are quite a few job sites out there that allow you to search for jobs and post your resume. That’s pretty much […]
I have created a new f r e e cover letter ecourse that is sure to help you with you with your job search success. For those of you who signed up for my previous cover letter report, this is completely different…and MUCH better.
If you’re still struggling with your cover letter or you’re not getting […]
Can you believe it’s that time of year already? It’s the Holiday Season and stores and shipping companies are gearing up to handle the increase of customers.
Do you need some extra money to buy all those gifts? Or maybe you’re trying to payoff some bills before the first of the year. Whatever the case may […]
Are you tired of rejection? Unfortunately, when you’re job searching, there’s a chance that you’re going to be subjected to your share of it.
So, how do you keep your confidence up when others may be shooting you down? Remember that this is a job search. An employer (usually) isn’t out to intentionally hurt anyone. They […]
Have you been out of work? Yes, you may have some obstacles to face but it can be done. You need to really prepare yourself to get back out there and stand out from the competition. The competition, I might add, that has a stellar work history.
Moms have a tough time with this especially. So, […]
Most people think constructive criticism is when people say both good and bad things about whatever it is they’re talking about. They may start out, “This is great, but…” You know how it goes.
So my question to you is: how do you handle constructive criticism during an interview? There are a couple of ways this […]