Alan Carniol

Alan Carniol

Alan is the creator of Interview Success Formula, a training program that has helped more than 80,000 job seekers to ace their interviews and land the jobs they deserve. Interviewers love asking curveball questions to weed out job seekers. But the truth is, most of these questions are asking about a few key areas. Learn more about how to outsmart tough interviewers by watching this video.

Workplace AttitudeAttitude is one of the most important things in any industry. The positive vibes in the workplace can be dragged down with negative attitudes; this is why it’s necessary for the company to be mindful of their future employees’ characteristics.

Saturday, 07 September 2013 00:41

Why a Functional Resume Won’t Work

Functional ResumeIf you are making a career change, be aware of what to put on your resume and the format. Before I explain why functional resumes won’t work when applying for a job, let me give you a brief explanation of functional resumes.

Networking EventsWe know for a fact that networking is the best way to look for a job. If you have a wide variety of people in your network, then finding a job will be much easier. Being able to interact with other people is a key asset when starting a business or looking for a job, but not everyone is adept at making friends with others. There are some people who find it hard to strike up small conversations with strangers, and the idea of networking terrifies them.

Wednesday, 04 September 2013 10:02

How to Land a Sales Position

 

Sales JobIf you enjoy communicating and interacting with other people, like building relationships and creating affiliations, can easily describe or tell the story of a product or service, and are gifted with presentation skills, then sales is an ideal career path for you.

Job Search QuestionsWriting a resume is challenging and even a little risky. Trying to make a good impression and afraid to make a mistake, some people lean towards playing it safe when writing a resume. How do they play it safe? They tend to look at other people’s resumes and follow their formula. Thus, they begin to conform and their resume loses its uniqueness.

Saturday, 31 August 2013 04:35

4 Tips on Explaining Resume Gaps

Resume GapsA resume gap, which indicates a period of time when you weren’t working, is not uncommon nowadays. The problem is: How will you explain yourself if the interviewer asks about it? You can use the following tips to help you address that issue.

Friday, 30 August 2013 07:09

7 Tips on Perfecting Your Cover Letter

Perfect Cover LetterAfter you’ve identified job positions you want to apply for, it’s time to craft the perfect cover letter to send to potential employers along with your resume. Cover letters are great opportunities for you to discuss your job skills and previous job experience. This is your chance to stand out among all of the applicants, so use these tips to make your cover letter as good as possible.

Interview Questions to AskThe interview isn’t just a way for a potential employer to learn about your skills and abilities, but also a chance for you to ask him or her questions regarding the company, the position, and anything else you want to know about them. It is advisable that you prepare intelligent and well-constructed questions to let your interviewer recognize that you’re really interested.

Monday, 26 August 2013 22:18

How to Overcome the Interview Nerves

Interview BluesYou have an interview coming up, and this is your chance to prove yourself. You only have one shot, and you need to get it right on the first try. You’re excited and enthusiastic, but you also feel nervous and uncertain about what might happen. How do you overcome this?

Saturday, 24 August 2013 08:29

Internships: A Stepping Stone to Success

Job InternshipsAn internship isn’t just a temporary job. Rather, it’s the first step in building your career and finding a job that suits you. At the end of the internship, you should have acquired new skills and knowledge in the specific field you have interned for.