Sending thank you note after an interview is more than just a formality and a matter of common courtesy. Surveys have shownn that a thank you email, letter or card often has an impact on the decision-making process. What your thank you note can achieve: Reinforce the interviewer’s memory of you – your brand, your [continue reading…]

Your greatest assets in job search and career advancement are the professional accomplishments you describe on your resume and in interviews. It may be hard to remember these stories later, so keep a job journal now. Here’s how.

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There are five words you must NEVER use in your resume. They aren’t the usual “resume cliches” you may have read about. These five words are far, far more overused, unoriginal and worn out. They’re deadly!

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There’s good news and bad news about behavioral interview questions – the ones that often start with “Tell me about a time when.” The bad news: they’re harder to answer. The good news: most of the managers you’re competing with don’t know how to prepare for them, so if you follow the tips in this [continue reading…]

Employers are keenly interested in your professional accomplishments – success stories from your experience – but you may find it difficult to identify and recall them. Here’s how to build your professional accomplishments list.

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