Category Archives: Reputation

When Does the Interview Start?

Interviewing isn’t just what happens in the office between the candidate and the hiring manager. Continue reading

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Bucket List

[tweetmeme] It all started when you lost your job.  The reason for being out of work doesn’t matter.  It happened.  The question is “what are you doing with your free time?” Free time? A job search doesn’t require 40 hours of … Continue reading

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Really – No Weakness?

Sidestepping the “What’s your greatest weakness?” question in an interview can score you bad marks for not answering the question and not following instructions. Everyone and every organization has a weakness. Continue reading

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HARO – The Job Seeking Long Shot That Works!

[tweetmeme] It’s a long shot.  But if you really are a subject matter expert (SME), you can get yourself quoted by some of the biggest news agencies in the world.  You may get a mention in a newspaper or blog.  By … Continue reading

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Uncontrolled video quality for resumes can kill

Video resumes are candidate killer, because you get what you pay for and you are up against the Madison Avenue image of what the production should look like. Continue reading

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Job candidates verify your SPOKEO.com profile!

Another place to watch your online reputation. You won’t win the privacy battle so manage it. Information out there about you can help or hinder, it just depends. Continue reading

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