Helping You Reach Your Job Search and Career Goals
In a previous post that talked about offering too much information in an interview, one of the examples of TMI was, “…when queried about a prior employer, your answer ends up being, ‘XYZ Corporation was a great place to work. If I hadn’t been laid off, I’d still be there!’” One reader asked, “Why would [...]
Have you ever had one of those moments in a job interview when you realize that you offered much more information than was necessary? Maybe in response to the “Is relocation an issue?” question, you blurt out, “Oh, no! I’ll buy out the lease on my apartment. That’s not a problem!” Or, when queried about [...]
I believe that people are generally pretty smart and have common sense. I really do. Navigating the job search can be tricky at times, but when I hear about the really goofy things that job seekers do, I still have to wonder what went wrong. Reading or seeing odd behavior that relates to job searching [...]
I read a post on Career Hub that cracked me up! It was a commentary about a poll that was put out about the annoying things that people say. I think it goes without saying that being annoying verbally or in print is one of the quickest way to end your candidacy for a position. While I [...]
Last month, I had written a post about the importance of consistent messaging in your cover letters, résumés, and interviews. Having the same message in all the methods you are using to present yourself to prospective employers is a big part of personal branding. Unless you have a marketing background and know how to craft [...]
