How NOT to Get A Job-The Job Interview Part 2 of the “How NOT To” series Michael Rosner So after sending out hundreds of resumes, going to 10’s of networking meetings meeting hundreds of people, listening to countless seminars…
Last week, I talked to you about job search strategies. I hope you had a good week and have successfully lined up some interviews. Here are seven things you most certainly need to avoid if you want your interview…
How to Survive in Today’s Marketplace by Michael Rosner Easier said than done but let’s get some basics down on paper and let’s do a reality check. Questions one may ask themselves: Why did I lose my Job? Up…
Resume Cliches: What to Avoid and Why Recently, a LinkedIn question asked about the ten most common (and least appreciated) resume clichés. Among the candidates were: results driven, detail oriented and team player. When I write a resume, I’m…
5 Ways Job Seekers Sabotage Themselves By Alison Green The job market is hard enough right now without you sabotaging your own chances of getting hired. Here are five common ways job-seekers inadvertently lower their own chances – and…
Negotiate the job offer to win You wanted this job so bad, and finally the offer arrived. The adrenaline is flowing freely, and you feel like sharing the good news with the entire world—certainly with those who contributed to…
Think you have that workplace right? Think again! By Alison Green Most people think they know what rights they have at work – but they’re frequently wrong. Workplace law isn’t always intuitive, and just because something is unkind or…
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator as a tool in your career search There are a number of very good tests of personality type on the market, and as a career coach I always recommend that people in transition explore the results…
Best Advice on a Career Change If you’ve been out of work for a while, you may decide that what you need is a career change. The success of that approach depends on your answers to five important questions.…
RESUME CHECKLIST Your Resume represents you, so make it the best. Like all other important documents, your resume must be perfect to be effective. Take out your resume, and check it against this handy checklist. Get The Job You…