7 Secrets to Conquering Your Fear of Job Interviews

It’s perfectly normal to be nervous about job interviews. But if you get so anxious that your voice shakes, or you freeze up and find it hard to think clearly, that’s a problem. Too often we feel like we have no control over our anxieties, no way to consciously cultivate confidence. Abundant research shows this [continue reading…]

How to Answer “What’s Your Superpower?” in a Job Interview

Are you wondering how to answer “What’s your superpower” in an interview? The question can sound a little daunting if your self-image doesn’t include superhero tights and a cape.

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Feedback: Crucial to Your Job Search

To see ourselves as others see us: it’s never more necessary than when we’re in job search. Employers and networking contacts will judge us based on superficial things: a handshake, an email address, a 10-minute phone screening. We think we can guess the impression we’re making, but then we don’t hear back after the phone [continue reading…]

How to Write an Interview Thank-you Note that Gets You Hired

Done well, a post-interview follow-up note does more than just say “thank you.” It helps you get the job. How can an interview follow-up email make that much difference? By reminding them why you’re the right person for the job. Can they have forgotten this so soon, the day after the interview? Sure, especially if they [continue reading…]

When Your Real Job Experience Looks Fake on the Resume

Recently I heard of a job seeker being rejected for a job because the recruiter thought one of the employers he’d listed didn’t really exist. The work experience was real, but  here’s the rub: even real job experience can look fake on a resume.

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