You have been searching for the right position, and you have done everything you should do-updated your resume/CV and LinkedIn profile – so why aren’t you getting interviews? It could be your social media presence. Today’s savvy employers want to know who they are asking in for an interview or hiring. With social media at an all-time high in usage,Continue reading “Simple Steps to Enhance or Repair Your Social Media Image”
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How to Prepare for A Positive Virtual Job Interview
In order to stand out in a virtual interview try thinking both inside and outside of the standard interview norms for an in-person interview. A positive job interview can be characterized as performing and articulating your specific talents during the interview process that sets you apart and lands you the job! The secret to aContinue reading “How to Prepare for A Positive Virtual Job Interview”
Mastering The Lunch or Dinner Interview
There is nothing more daunting than sitting down at a restaurant table and not knowing which fork, spoon, or glass to use. Additionally, how do you eat your food and still make a good first impression? Not knowing the basics of dining etiquette can often lead to disastrous results. Dining etiquette is one of theContinue reading “Mastering The Lunch or Dinner Interview”
HOW TO PITCH YOUR BOSS ON TELECOMMUTING YOUR JOB
If you have been thinking about telecommuting, there are a few things to consider before you approach your boss with the idea: • Do you have the temperament to work from home, at least part-time? Can you take the initiative to start (and finish) projects independently? Do you have the self-discipline to give your workContinue reading “HOW TO PITCH YOUR BOSS ON TELECOMMUTING YOUR JOB”
UNCOVERING THE REAL COST OF UNEMPLOYMENT
The longer you are out of work, the more costly it is. Here are some things you may — or may not — have considered as the “cost of unemployment.” Have you ever stopped to consider the cost of being unemployed? Lost wages. Loss of income is the most obvious cost of unemployment. Unemployment benefitsContinue reading “UNCOVERING THE REAL COST OF UNEMPLOYMENT”
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