Tips for job seekers

I say this over and over and it still remains true, no matter what else might change, the fact is companies will only hire you if they feel you can contribute to the bottom line! Otherwise why would they hire you? You must show that you can make the company more money by bringing in…

When preparing your resume to submit on a job, here are a couple of pointers that have come up in some recent discussions. (1.) Tailor only your relevant or applicable skills to the role you’re applying for. This means re-writing parts of your resume every time you apply for a different job, even though jobs…

I just need to comment on this subject because it’s happened a few times in recent months and it really is damaging behavior to a candidate trying to get a job. When a candidate is too pushy or trying a hard sell approach to an interview, it will back fire most of the time. Writing…

complainless: (adj.) 1. to be free of complaints 2. a pleasure to be around Your words move others. Your words move you. Let yours send everyone in the right direction. Here’s how to be “ComplainLess”… 1. Be aware. Recognize your typical paths to complaining – what (who) sparks your tendency to gripe. Minimize your exposure…

Getting let go from a job can really be detrimental when interviewing for jobs, if not handled properly. Here is what I suggest: Use the fact that you are not working to your advantage. But first, you must make sure that you are prepared with some good references. Make sure that you talk to a…

What is your dream job? What do you want to do with your career? Do you want a “job”, or do you want to rake in a fortune doing something you love? Be clear to yourself about what you enjoy and want to do, and your chances of it happening and manifesting itself in your…

Forget the sweeping promises, here are 5 small habits changes you can make in 2015 via Rachel Gillett @Fastcompany What’s better than a New Year’s resolution? How about real, lasting change in your daily habits? At Fast Company, we want to help readers boost their productivity, hone their creativity, and work smarter not harder, but…

Here is one list of sample behavioral-based job interview questions: Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way. Describe a time when you were faced with a stressful situation that demonstrated your coping skills. Give me a specific example of a time when…

Taken from “The Career News” 4 Unusual ways to land a job in 2015 1) Look for people who can refer you to jobs by scouring LinkedIn and Twitter. Do you have a friend who works in a city you want to move to? Are you still in touch with a previous employer who’d have…