Tag Archives: first impression

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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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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This year’s most creative way to get a job!

[tweetmeme] View the short video. It tells the story. Getting noticed is key to getting an interview.  Networking is king.  You should have heard that over and over enough that you are focusing your time there.  Sometimes you can’t network your … Continue reading

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Avoid being a Job Hunting Patsy with Your Money

Consider all those out there looking for patsy job seekers. How to avoid making an expensive useless decision and where you should invest your money in a job search. 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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Resume is no place for a hobby

What would ever possess a job candidate to include on his resume, his hobby of reloading bullets? Continue reading

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Beware – The Receptionist Tells All

[tweetmeme] The message is simple. While waiting for your interview, the nearest staff person can’t help but watch you. Professional receptionists make it their business to observe you. Why, you ask? Because I would always check with the receptionist to … Continue reading

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