It's Been More Than a Month – Should I Follow-up?
Written by Alan Carniol
A while back, we received an interesting question from "Francis"
I've been through 2 interviews for a position which I believe I am both highly qualified and interested in! My dream job!
But, at the end of the last interview, they told me they will revert to me shortly... it's been more than a month now that I am waiting for the decision....
I sent an email for an update and got no answer... should I forget about this opportunity?
When I was a kid, I used to daydream about having a "skeleton key" -- one that would allow me to open any door and get inside without any effort
Looking back, I don't know why. I wasn't a thief or anything.
I guess I just enjoyed snooping around and going places where I shouldn't. (Like -- backstage at Disney World, or behind those doors in museums when someone "checks in the back"...)
A member of our team told me about his friend.
Let's call him Mike.
Mike is a master's student. He just graduated in biotechnology. But in his state, there are no opportunities in this field.
How to Overcome Discrimination Against the Long-Term Unemployed
Written by Alan Carniol
As you might have noticed, folks with a long gap in their resume get a particularly hard time from HR reps and recruiters.
Why?
Because -- rightly or wrongly -- they assume there's something major that stops you from "holding down a job".
If I could give you just one piece of advice for getting the job you deserve and building a career you can be proud of, it would be this:
In this game, job offers and promotions do not go to the candidate who has the best skills or most experience, or the right attitude or aptitude.
These things are important, but they're not enough.
Everyone who has been in at least one interview knows that it’s all about how well you sell yourself, will determine whether or not they decide to hire you or not.
However there’s fine line between selling yourself and selling out.
Employment Situation – Good News and Bad News
Written by Alan Carniol
Let's talk about the employment climate right now.
As you may know, the unemployment rate is at an 11-year low.
This means, if you’re looking for a job, the competition will be a lot less than it was than a year or two ago so you have a better shot at landing the job you applied for. It also means that managers are under more pressure to offer a better salary and employment terms. This is great news for job seekers.
Last week, I received a reply to one of these Daily Success Boost emails from a guy -- let's call him Chris -- saying the following:
I have a new job, stop sending emails, Thanks for the tips.
This is completely the wrong attitude.
A member of our team told me about his friend.
Let's call him Mike.
Mike is a master's student. He just graduated in biotechnology. But in his state, there are no opportunities in this field.
Do you know Stephen King? If not, here’s a quick background. He is an author known for his horror, supernatural, suspense, science fiction and fantasy novels. He has sold more than 350 millions copies and many of his books adapted into films and tv shows.
He is one of the most famous authors of this generation and has taught us a lot over the years. One of which will talk about today.