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Recently I asked some colleagues in a LinkedIn group what bad advice they had heard for job seekers. It was a very popular topic! There’s a lot of questionable guidance out there. A resume should never be longer than one page. (Bad advice.) Maybe this was once true, but times have changed. Recent surveys of [continue reading…]
Only 1.3% of hires happen through Monster.com, although many job seekers spend a lot more than 1.3% of their job search time there. I came across this interesting fact on the JibberJobber Blog. (JibberJobber is a contact management software designed for job seekers). The article is a few months old, but I doubt the facts [continue reading…]
“Where do you see yourself in five years?” How should you answer this tricky interview question? A great interview answer is one that is both authentic and strategic. It’s the best answer that’s true and shows you’re a good fit for the job. It may help to put yourself in the interviewer’s shoes. If you [continue reading…]
If you’re considering a career change, it’s important to know not only what you are good at and enjoy, but where the best opportunities are. Understanding both of these factors helps ensure you’re not “barking up the wrong tree.” If you’re talented and driven enough to succeed in a glutted occupation like rock star, astronaut [continue reading…]
Interviewers know better than to directly ask “Are you easy to manage?” or “Do you get along well with others?” Instead, they’ll say something like this: “How would you describe your ideal supervisor?” Then they’ll read between the lines. So beat them to it: read between the lines of what they say, and make sure [continue reading…]
