You’ve heard people say informational interviews are a great thing. Problem is, they aren’t a thing.

Well, not a single thing, anyway. There are at least three different types of informationals. Each is a different animal, with different strategies to get the most benefit from them.

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In a recent post I listed 7 Reasons to Negotiate a Job Offer. That was the “why,” for those of us who are tempted to shy away from questioning the initial salary, benefits and other details of a compensation package. Now let’s talk about how to negotiate salary. Send the right messages in your salary [continue reading…]

Let’s look at how to make an interview presentation stand out and impress the hiring committee.

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“Be prepared to give a presentation on a topic of your choice,” says the recruiter. Excited? Nervous? Either way, this is your chance to shine. But what interview presentation topic should you choose? Some choices will resonate better with your audience than others.

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Most job seekers simply submit their resume through the company’s online application system. That’s fine as far as it goes . . . which might not be very far, since recruiters often receive hundreds of applications. In this post I’ll tell you some great ways to get through to the decision-maker. Send Your Resume Directly [continue reading…]