May, 2013

Why a Phone Interview Is Not as Easy as It Sounds

Phone InterviewSooner or later in your job search, you will likely have to deal with a phone interview. This is not uncommon in the early stages of the interview process. Phone interviews are also common for remote or virtual job positions.

May, 2013

4 Tips for Repairing Damaged Professional Relationships

Broken RelationshipAs we grow up, we learn that we are not superhuman and that there are limitations to what we can achieve by ourselves. It’s a fact of life that we need the help of others to achieve our goals in life. This certainly holds true in one’s career, and that’s why it’s important to maintain our professional relationships.

May, 2013

Five Body Language Signals You Must Avoid

Body LanguageEveryone is nervous before an interview—it’s a fact that no one can deny—but that’s no reason to let your body language ruin your chances of getting the job. Let’s look at the five body language signals that you should definitely avoid in an interview.

May, 2013

How to Ask for Your Job Back after Leaving

Ask for a JobThere are times when you’ve been with a company for a while and you start looking for greener pastures. The time comes when you received an offer that you just can’t resist, so you give notice and leave.

May, 2013

Should You Include the Objective in Your Resume?

objective in a resume

Back in school, when teachers and professors talked about how to write a resume, it all looked so simple and straightforward. By the time you actually need to write a resume and get rejected repeatedly, it’s only then that you find out it’s not so simple after all.

May, 2013

Reasons Why Including a Picture in Your Resume Won’t Work for You

resume pictureA picture is worth a thousand words; this well-known saying is true in every sense. There are many things that are better explained through pictures than words, but if you’re currently looking for a job, you are better off using words than pictures in explaining why they should hire you. Here are three reasons why you should leave the picture off of your resume.

May, 2013

6 Common Reasons Why Employers Turn You Down

Turned DownGone are the days when getting a job was simple. Nowadays, a job seeker has to go through a number of hurdles just to get an interview. Even then, there are still a lot of obstacles that you have to overcome. With the stress that comes with an interview, you are bound to make a mistake if you don’t plan properly.

Apr, 2013

4 Ways You Can Save Money during a Job Search

Save Money If it’s been a while since you last looked for work, you might be surprised by the expenses you can incur when doing a job search. Don’t let the cost of looking for a job discourage you, however. There are some things you can do to save money during your job search.

Apr, 2013

4 Key Tips to Dressing Properly for an Interview

Interview AttireWhat we wear has a major influence on how people perceive us. It shows our personality and who we are even before we say a word to a person. It instantly tells people our story and creates a lasting first impression.

Apr, 2013

Spotting Red Flags in a Company During Your Interview

Interview Red FlagsWhen you’re looking for a job and see a job posting that you are interested in, it’s only natural to want to know more about the company. After all, you’ll be spending at least 40 hours a week there, so you just want to know that you’ll be in a place that you’ll like.