Monthly Archives: January 2015

You’ve had a super couple of interviews with your dream employer. You just know you’re going to get “the call” any day now. You think, I’m going to hold off job searching until I hear back. Don’t! Keep on networking, … Continue reading →

Get everyone’s business cards with whom you met and send out thank you notes by email within 24hrs of your interview.

Never talk negatively about a prior position or boss, or discuss “hot button” topics!

Be prepared with good questions to ask you interviewer.

Be honest, sincere and have good eye contact throughout an interview and be yourself.

Upon initial contact with the company representative/interviewer, smile, have a nice firm handshake. Remember, first impressions are extremely important; you only get one chance to make a good solid first impression, so get it right!

Be patient while waiting in the lobby/reception area; you never know who is evaluating you!

When filling out an application, be consistent with what’s on your resume and complete the entire application! Biggest inconsistency: your dates of employment!

After interviews, take the time to review and analyze them. Many times the reason you don’t get a job is beyond your control, but not always. Trying to understand why the answer was “No” may help you to fine tune … Continue reading →

One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation.