Interviewing —
Most people get a little nervous when they think about interviewing. When it actually comes time to go to one, sometimes the anxiousness can be overwhelming. Here are some tips to help you keep calm:
Smile. It can help relax you. If you smile at your interviewer and the people you meet while you’re at the company. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Something really interesting happened that made me have to post about. I’m going to give an example on how you should not approach somebody for a job.
Not too long ago, this woman started emailing and telling me about all these things ‘wrong’ with my business and how she could come in make everything better. She sent me a […]
I came across an interesting entry on For Job Seekers Blog about how there are no perfect answers to questions you may be asked during different kinds of interviews. And you know what? He has got a great point.
Yes, interview preparation is vital. You should practice what you want to say to different questions. However, you don’t […]
That’s a simple one, right? Well, not in all cases. How you dress depends on a couple of factors, including the position you’re seeking and the company’s culture that you’re interviewing at.
If you’re interivewing for a position that is an executive level, most of the time you will want to wear a suit - men […]
I'm Heather Eagar, a former professional resume writer who is now dedicated to providing you with resources and products that will help you with your job search from beginning to end.
