As your interview begins, the interviewer often looks you in the eyes and asks: "So you're interested in this job? Tell us why." While it may not always be their first question, you need to be prepared to answer some version of the "why do you want … [Continue reading]
Does a Bad Interview Mean I Won’t Get the Job?
We've all had bad interviews. Or at least ones where we remember things we could have said or done better. And while I am not here to give you false hope, the good news is a bad interview doesn't necessarily mean you won't get the job.Why is that … [Continue reading]
Messy Coworkers: Is Your Coworker a Slob?
Ah ... messy coworkers. Most of us have had them. Some of us may even have been one of them at times -- even if we didn't realize it. And to complicate things more, what people see as messy can vary. As can office policy on the matter.So on a … [Continue reading]
Is Job Search Fear Stopping You From Even Looking?
Job search fear. It's more common than people think. Someone I know has been wanting to look for a job for years. But the mere thought of trying raises fears of all she is lacking. And how badly it would probably go. (Spoiler alert: She was wrong -- … [Continue reading]
Resume Basics: What Makes a Good Cover Letter Good?
As one of your most powerful job search tools, a well-written, targeted resume markets you. But first, a good cover letter (carefully crafted & customized) needs to help open the door. And even nowadays, with automated resume screenings your … [Continue reading]
Holiday Giving: Fun Free Way To Give and Learn!
At this holiday time, as the new year beckons, I figured it might be nice to add a quick post about one of my favorite, easy ways to give. It's a site called Free Rice. (This link goes to an English spelling quiz, just one of the available … [Continue reading]
Networking Stories: Surprise Networking Connections
Why networking stories? Because so many people think networking has to be a focused, effortful -- sometimes even painful -- attempt to connect. But there is so much more to the art of networking! Basically networking connections can be made … [Continue reading]
Job Interview: How To Handle “What Do You Want To Ask Us?”
In most job interviews, at some point (usually toward the end) the interviewer asks what is basically a closing question. Something like "Is there anything you want to know about the company or job?" Or simply "What do you want to ask us?"What … [Continue reading]
Are You Too Soft To Succeed in Business?
"He's too soft to succeed." I've heard it said in meetings and even in post-interview discussions. But what exactly does that mean? And how did that idea get planted in so many business minds?There's a lot packed into those few words so often … [Continue reading]
Help! I’ve Got Job Interview Brain Freeze
Job interview brain freeze. We've pretty much all had it at some point. You know what I mean ... your mind goes blank. Or you're getting thoughts, but they come out jumbled. Or they don't come out at all!But the good news is that a little brain … [Continue reading]