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How to Prepare For An Interview In 6 Easy Steps
You’ve heard lots of tips for tackling difficult interview questions and advice on how to make a strong final impression with great...
Job Search Myths You Should Stop Believing ASAP
As a career coach, I hear the same limiting beliefs over and over. The self-doubting talk has to stop! This article outlines five job...
6 Phrases to Eliminate from Your Cover Letter
Do cover letters matter? Does anyone read them? Are they really necessary? I hear these questions all the time. The truth is, you never...
7 Items You Shouldn't Forget To Bring To An Interview
Congratulations! You landed the job interview. You have, no doubt, been preparing your heart out. You have researched the company,...
The 7 Questions To Ask at the End of an Interview
A first impression is undoubtedly important, but so is the last. End your interview on the right foot by asking thoughtful questions that...
Answers to 6 Common Interview Questions
If you’re preparing for a job change, or better yet, an interview at your dream company, chances are there are a few questions that...
7 Ways to Save Time During Your Job Search
We have so much to juggle – family, friends, work, self-care – it can be hard to fit everything in. In order to make the best use of your...
5 Ways to Find Your Strengths — And Use Them To Get a Job
Most of us are great at finding problems to worry about. It is so easy to obsess about what is going wrong, especially when looking for...
4 Things To Do Right Away When You Get Laid Off
A layoff can be a shock. It’s normal to have a range of emotions including anger, sadness and even relief. An abrupt change might make...
6 Steps To Building Your Portfolio Career
If you’re considering a portfolio career, it can be very easy to be overwhelmed by options. It may seem hard to know which opportunities...
How To Survive A Hostile Interview
If an interviewer wants to learn about a candidate’s emotional intelligence, she could ask you a series of questions about past behavior,...
5 Job Search Strategies That'll Work Even During The Holiday Season
It's true. Hiring tends to slow down at this time of year. Hiring managers and recruiters might be out of the office or waiting for next...
Why You Should Always Say Yes To That Informational Interview
Many people are confused about what informational interviews are and how they can be helpful in their job search and beyond. An...
4 Things You Must Do If You're Considering A New Career
It's time! You're going to make a career change. You know the job you want. Now what? There are many paths to finding the right job, and...
The Best Way To 'Describe Yourself' In An Interview
A common first question in a job interview is "describe yourself" or "tell me about yourself." It’s your time to shine and share why...
Find a New Job with this 10-Step Checklist
Job hunting is hard, especially if you haven't done it in years. In fact, in most of us, it inspires an impending sense of dread and doom.
Effective Follow Up For Every Phase of Job Search
We live in a world where everyone is busy and a single job may receive hundreds of applications. This means that a successful job...
Your Perfect Interview
What does your perfect interview look like? That’s right YOUR perfect interview. All of us bring unique talents and perspectives to a...
Year-End Job Search Strategies
You’re right. December is a month when hiring slows down. Hiring managers might be traveling for the holidays or waiting for next year’s...
The Interview Starts Now! Top Interview Preparation Tips
You make an impression on a prospective employer well before you walk in to your interview. Use these six tips to set yourself up for...
Six Proactive Job Search Strategies
Reactive (rē-ˈak-tiv) done in response to a situation Proactive (prō-ˈak-tiv) controlling a situation by making things happen In the...
Laying the Groundwork for a Successful Job Search
When we realize that a job isn’t the right fit, or there is an unexpected job loss, it is vey common to charge forward without laying the...
Tackling Job Boards
Job boards can be a valuable tool in your job search and knowing how to navigate them effectively can make them even more beneficial to...
Your Resume Checklist
Wait! You’ve been reviewing and updating your resume feverishly since you embarked on your job search. After looking at it over and over,...
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