As you probably know (or can guess), once a hiring manager or HR rep has taken an interest in your resume, they'll check you out online.

It's a form of "unofficial" vetting.

A woman once said to me:

"You know you're getting old when the cops start looking like your son, and instead of feeling intimidated, you want to go on over and wipe their nose."

The same thing happens with job interviewers as well.

Do you remember the movie “Christmas Vacation”?

In one scene, the main character, Clark Griswold, is holding a big envelope supposedly containing his bonus check. At long last, he’s about to get the recognition he deserves. With his family gathered around, waiting in breathless anticipation, he rips the envelope open… and instead of money, it’s a year’s membership to the “Jelly of the Month Club.”

What does the perfect interview answer look like?

The perfect interview answer has 3 parts. It starts with the headline, continues with proof for the headline, and wraps up with a connection back to the interviewer.

Andrea (my wife) often gives me a hard time about lunch.                                            

Lately, she has even started quizzing me at the end of every day, asking what I had for lunch, making sure I ate okay (which can be hard to remember several hours later).                                    

Anyway, the reason I'm sending this today has nothing to do with what you put on your lunch plate. Andrea can give you some tips on what to have for lunch another day. Today, we're going to talk about who you have for lunch.      

Here’s what to do next after learning you didn’t make the cut.

Receiving job rejections isn’t the most fun thing in the world. Sometimes the rejection can be surprising if the interview seemed to go well.

Your network is composed of various people that you have met in your life. Some may come from your school, work, volunteer work, clubs or other social gatherings you have attended in the past. Though it can be difficult to stay in touch, make sure to send greetings at least once or twice a year.

Look for these red flags to avoid making a bad career move.

References have an impact on your job candidacy. Therefore, you should be aware of the questions that may pop up during the reference checking process.

Learn how to handle the situation better instead of shifting into a career slump.