Tag Archives: Job Interview

Career Advice in 6 words or less.

[tweetmeme] Alan Collins, President – SuccessInHR.com | Author, “Unwritten HR Rules” | Former VP HR at PepsiCo asked LinedIn Members to post their best HR Career Advice in 6 words or less. Here is a portion of the 750 responses, along with … 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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Congressman Yarmuth Endorses Value of Interview Coaches

US Congressman supports giving free interview coaching to job seekers. Continue reading

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College Senior praises mock interviewing

[tweetmeme] Jennifer Nguyen, one of a group of seniors at the University of California, Irvine provide their tips and advice as they go through the career journey.  Jennifer praises the value of the mock interview to her under-classmates. Last month, I have … 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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Nerves Got the Best of Job Candidate

[tweetmeme]The candidate charged int my office and sat in my chair. How did this happen? I came out of my office to meet the candidate for Executive Chef at a major hospital.  We greeted and shook hands. He had one … 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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Cover Letter Quotes Make an Impression

[tweetmeme] young friend of mine was struggling to write a cover letter and just couldn’t start.  I advised her that there are declarations to include somewhere-somehow: 1. How You Work, your work style, or work philosophy. This can be a statement about … Continue reading

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