If I have heard it once, I have heard it at least a thousand times from candidates over the years. Whenever I counsel job-seekers about the absolute necessity of developing, memorizing, and then effectively delivering scripted answers to key questions that quite likely will be asked during important phases of a job interview, I usually …
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Resume distribution is paramount to landing the job you want. If you don’t get your resume out there, then you won’t get hired. It’s that simple. Here are 5 ways to distribute your resume without having to beat the pavement and hand-carry it to every single potential employer: 1. Networking – Whether networking online or …
Few things give rise to more fear and uncertainty in job seekers than a dreaded “gap” in their employment history. Here’s the truth: recruiters and hiring managers are trained to spot all gaps of six months and longer on a candidate’s resume. So, does this mean that the gap on your resume will automatically be …
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Candidates are people too. And in today’s world, people are more social than at any other time in human history. They interact in two different worlds, one real and the other virtual. Treating people poorly during the recruiting process, therefore, can produce a double whammy that harms an organization’s employment brand not once, but twice. …
I was at a hoteliers’ meeting recently, where one of the topics of conversation was finding good quality staff, in particular chefs. We already know that there is a lack of new talent entering the industry so it’s important that we hang on to our best people. The hospitality industry has always had one of …
No one will argue that being unemployed isn’t a traumatic experience, especially me. I was on the receiving end approximately nine years ago and I meet job seekers daily. Being unemployed isn’t what I’d wish on anyone. This said, if job seekers aren’t mindful of the attitude they project, it can hurt their chances of …
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A survey by The American Psychological Association (APA) revealed that work significantly impacts the stress levels of 62 percent of Americans. Fifty-two percent of workers consider their work environment to be more stressful than their home environment. And workplace stress can have a negative effect on an employee’s job performance as well as physical and …
With the job market extremely tight, even the small stuff counts, especially when you’re on view. That’s why it’s so important not to say or do the wrong things since that first impression could end up being the last one. With that in mind, here are seven deadly sins of job interviewing. 1. Don’t Be …
Professionals in the midst of a job search often report feeling a sense of helplessness. How can you stand out amidst the competition? How can you shine during an interview? Perhaps most importantly, how can you land a new position that’s in line with your career goals in the shortest possible amount of time? The …
Your resume is an amazingly important document; it not only speaks to your past accomplishments but acts as a predictor of your future capabilities. However, your resume can’t successfully complete this task if it isn’t packed with quality information. This includes an outstanding personal branding statement. What is a personal branding statement? It is a …
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