After your interview. you may wonder whether to send a post-interview thank you note or letter. And if so, what should the note say? Or NOT say. (That's right. You can still screw things up. But I'll say more about that later.) Just remember that … [Continue reading]
Career Change Fear: How To Move Past the Fear
Career change fear is normal. It's partly about fear of the unknown. And about making mistakes. But also a deeper fear that you won't be enough, no matter how hard you try. And that dreams are just that -- silly fantasies best left … [Continue reading]
5 “Secrets” If You’re Worrying About a Job Interview
If you're worrying about a job interview, I have some good news. You're not alone. Most people worry about interviews. But there's more good news. A lot of things you're worrying about may not be all that important to your eventual success. Now … [Continue reading]
15 Interview Tips To Help Give Your Best Interview!
If you're stressing over how to give a perfect job interview, here's some good news: there's no such thing. Too many things go into an interview, including interview chemistry. So your real job is simply to give the best interview YOU can give. … [Continue reading]
They Want Supervisor References. Are These OK?
Hi Ronnie Ann! I have a question about supervisor references. Finally the company I've been interviewing with called to request references. While the position is at a lower level than my former position, it is for a company I'm eager to work with, in … [Continue reading]
10 Resume Writing Tips for Stronger Resumes!
Your resume is your calling card. Often, it's your one chance to catch the eye of someone who actually has the power to hire you. So even if you feel pretty sure you can sell yourself in an interview, it pays to check out some resume writing tips … [Continue reading]
Job Interview: Reason for Leaving Job After 15 Years
Edwin's awkward reason for leaving job Hi Ronnie Ann! After over 15 years of service my employer decided to accept my resignation or terminate my employment. Of course I chose to resign. Thing is that I was their top Project Manager. But after a … [Continue reading]
12 Things You Need To Know BEFORE a Job Interview
Before a job interview there are a few things that would help for you to know. I recently wrote a much a longer version of this, but for simplicity sake, here is the handy-dandy condensed version -- with a few extra tips. Hopefully this will help … [Continue reading]
How To Mentally Prepare for a Job Interview
While you want to come off as natural as possible, please don't think that means you shouldn't prepare for a job interview. During the interview itself, mindset and familiarity with the job and company -- as well as what YOU bring to the specific job … [Continue reading]
Resume Screening: Who’s Screening YOUR Resume?
Resume screening may seem like a boring backend process that you have no control over. But you actually have major control -- if not in the screening itself, in how successfully your resume makes it through the resume gauntlet! Although you know … [Continue reading]
Interview Tips: 15 Things I Look for When I Interview People
As a former hiring manager, I get lots of questions from readers asking for all kinds of job interview tips. So I decided to provide a handy-dandy guide to what I actually look for when I sit down and interview candidates for a job. Obviously each … [Continue reading]
10 Steps To Match Your Resume to the Job
When you match your resume to the job (description), you are giving yourself the best chance of being seen as a great fit. Competition is stiff and you want to make it as easy as possible for the resume screener. And I say this having been a screener … [Continue reading]
Why Do I Get So Nervous During Job Interviews?
I just found "why do I get so nervous during job interviews?" among the search terms used to get to this blog. In fact, there are quite a few of you looking for help with job interview nerves. Clearly, being really stressed out by the interview … [Continue reading]
10 Reasons You Didn’t Get the Job Offer
Didn't get the job offer you wanted? Got the bad interview blues? Does "I got rejected AGAIN" feel like your new mantra? I know it doesn't help all that much, but please know that even seemingly "perfect" candidates experience those feelings. With … [Continue reading]