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Temp Agencies Can be for Everyone
In years past, you only went to a temp agency for light industrial and clerical work but not for so-called management or professional positions. If you’re still under that mindset, times are passing you by. Even twenty years ago, the … Continue reading
Don’t Forget the Unemployment Office
The Unemployment Office is not just a place to file for unemployment or get your unemployment check or in some states learn how to get things online. There are some innovative programs some unemployment offices are doing. I first heard … Continue reading
Maybe You’re Still Making Mistakes
I believe you took my recommendations to heart last week but still want to see if there is something else you can do. Email Addresses We have already addressed using a professional email address, but another faux pax is using … Continue reading
Re-Evaluating Your Search
You’re sending out resumes, applying for jobs, networking with contacts, but nothing. Few if any interviews, few if any phone screens. What to do next? Re-evaluate. Job Boards What job boards are you on? Start looking at more niche job … Continue reading
Social Media Reference Checking
Last week I discussed how social media sites like LinkedIn can assist you in your job search. This week the other side of the coin – how social media sites can hurt you. Referencing Checking Reference checking is not the … Continue reading
Does LinkedIn Have Any Value?
Most of us have some point have signed into the social media site LinkedIn and received tons of invites from people we know, people we’ve forgotten about and vendors. I also receive requests from candidates. As such basically I have a … Continue reading
When to Follow-Up After the Interview
You’re excited about the interview and want to hear back so that you can start. The problem? You haven’t heard back. This is where the delicate balance starts. Polite inquiries are one thing, but pestering, bordering on harassment is another. Here … Continue reading
After the Interview
You’re home from the interview. What’s next? Thank-you note Analyze how you did The Thank-You Note It may be old school, but thank-you notes work. I don’t think you need to handwrite the note; email works fine. Email also allows … Continue reading
The Interview – Part 4
You’re ready. You’ve done your research, made a dry run to the interview location, prepared your interview packet and are ready for the questions. Get to the interview 10 to 15 minutes ahead of time. Compose yourself and go in. … Continue reading
The Interview – Part 3
When I was preparing this post, I realized there was one more area to review before going into an interview, and that is the actual questions. While you’ll never know exactly what an interviewer will ask, there are common questions. … Continue reading