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Preparation and Questions at a Job Interview
Job interviews are critical elements in getting a job. You have many opportunities to craft your resume, improve your cover letter, enhance your LinkedIn profile, and cultivate your professional network. There are few opportunities to practice job interview skills. I have conducted dozens of job interviews as a hiring manager and found that many candidates are great on paper but fall apart during the interview – and I don’t think I was ever particularly imposing and I certainly hope I was never mean. Here are some ideas on what how to prepare. Prepare “career success stories” that are short,...
read more5 Quick Tips About Networking on LinkedIn for Introverts
I’m on LinkedIn; now what? This question is frequently posed once someone’s set up an account and is stymied by “what’s next.” What should you being doing with your LinkedIn profile? How do you use LinkedIn to network effectively, especially if you’re not a naturally outgoing person? Picture yourself in a real-life networking situation. There are people moving easily around the room, making introductions, and gathering contact information to follow up with later. If this makes your heart race with anxiety, then building your network online offers a definite advantage. Tip #1: Like in-person...
read moreHow to Prepare a Resume That Works at Age 40, 50, or 60!
If you feel as though your age is keeping hiring managers from calling you for interviews, there are ways to revise your résumé to avoid disqualifying yourself while still capitalizing on your experience. A few months ago, I had the opportunity to attend a national résumé writers’ conference that pinpointed the need for job seekers over 40 to be aware of how their presentation can help or hinder their job search. Here are 3 quick ways to turn a résumé challenge into an opportunity: Challenge: Looking “too old” or “too expensive” to a younger hiring manager. Opportunity: You likely have an...
read more4 Ways to Create a Memorable Candidate Profile
If someone views your LinkedIn profile or resume, do they understand your unique skills and career goals in the first 7 seconds? If you struggle with how to make yourself stand out, these tips will help you showcase your best qualities. Integrating essential keywords can jumpstart your interview request rate because you’re connecting the dots between your experience and the needs of a potential employer. By threading in words that are industry relevant and position specific, you set yourself up for quicker, more accurate matches with career opportunities. When delineating your...
read moreSimple Steps to Set Yourself Up for Resume Writing Success
Achieving success with your resume and LinkedIn…is it possible? Absolutely, and in this document I’ll show you simple steps you can take to improve your results with your resume documents and LinkedIn profile. Begin by remembering the last time you bought a big-ticket item, like a car, house, or even a cell phone. When you did, you probably spent some time reading up about it before you made your purchase. If it was a car, you may have looked through the auto dealer’s slick brochure, soaking up the info that interested you. Or with a cell phone, you may have surfed the Internet comparing...
read moreHow to Choose a Resume Format that Best Supports Your Career Goals
Resume formats and resume resources: They can seem as numerous and confusing as keeping up with fashion styles! Just as people dress themselves in outfits as unique as their personality (and no two ensembles are exactly alike) there are infinite ways to organize the information in your resume whether you’re putting together an entry-level resume, or one communicating much higher-level professional experience. The following resume format quiz can be one of the most valuable resume resources available to you. As you read through the different approaches listed below, your aim should be to...
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