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.

Saturday, 05 December 2015 03:03

How Long Should a Resume Be?

How Long Should a Resume BeKnow what time-pressed hiring professionals really prefer in a resume.

Are you having a hard time figuring out how long your resume should be? Perhaps you have so many accomplishments and skills that you can’t fit everything in a single page.

Thursday, 03 December 2015 12:28

How to Avoid Common Resume Mistakes

How to Avoid Common Resume Mistakes Don’t allow your creativity to break certain rules when it comes to resume writing.

Resumes can be tricky. Of course you want to stand out by being creative in drafting your resume. However, it’s important to keep in mind that there are rules pertaining to typos, misspelled words, and grammatical errors. And don’t forget about using the right format when creating your resume.

Types of Cover Letters Every Job Applicant Should Know About Cover letters shouldn’t be taken lightly.

Even though it can sometimes feel like a chore, you should write a different cover letter for every position you’re applying for. Recruiters can usually see through generic cover letters. Taking the time to personalize a cover letter for each job makes you a more attractive candidate.

Wednesday, 18 November 2015 02:04

Top 5 Networking Mistakes

Top 5 Networking Mistakes Save yourself from these common networking blunders to avoid ruining the experience for both you and your potential contacts.

Tuesday, 17 November 2015 00:59

How to Find a Job Using Twitter

How to Find a Job Using TwitterLearn how to utilize Twitter to find a job you’ve dreamed of.

Twitter flies under the radar as a tool for success, but you can maximize its job search power in 140 characters or less.

Thinking of going back to work? It can be an overwhelming feeling, especially if you think you’ve been out of the game for too long.

Saturday, 14 November 2015 03:33

Working for a Startup: The Pros and Cons

Working for a Startup The Pros and ConsBeing in an unconventional work environment has its ups and downs.

Working for a startup may be exciting, but there is often much more to it than people expect.T he work can be good ground to build your career, but you need the full picture before you fall for the allure of a startup culture.

Tuesday, 10 November 2015 04:38

How to Use Facebook to Land a Job

How to Use Facebook to Land a Job As an applicant, you should know how to use Facebook to your advantage when it comes to looking for a job. Know how to put your best foot forward in uncovering job opportunities by following these tips:

Sunday, 08 November 2015 22:51

Networking Tactics for Veterans

Networking Tactics for VeteransAs a veteran, you should know networking is a critical foundation of your job search. It should not be taken lightly, and you should know the purpose behind it. When poorly executed, it could backfire and affect your career in unexpected ways.

Thursday, 05 November 2015 23:09

How to Answer 3 Common Interview Questions

How to Answer 3 Common Interview Questions Put yourself in the shoes of a hiring manager to devise the best interview answers.