I heard the soft shuffle as the man behind me took his place at the counter. The clerk greeted him by name with a smile and he responded in kind. His hair was white and his voice was raspy and tinged with defeat. She asked him about work and I watched as his already sagging […]
Archives for April 2010
10 Tips to Power Up Your Job Search
April 24, 2010 By
Technology can help or hinder your job search depending on how it is used. Uploading endless resumes to faceless, nameless job boards is not a smart strategy, but using technology to uncover leads to real people is smart. Make a list of targeted companies. Do not worry about posted openings or who you know, simply […]
10 Tips for Interview Success
April 20, 2010 By
“If one asks for success and prepares for failure, he will get the situation he has prepared for.” –Florence Scovell Shinn No one wants to wing an interview. You want to prepare for the ultimate success, receiving a job offer. Part of preparing to ace your interview is mental preparation. Believing that you can win […]
Interview with Confidence
April 19, 2010 By
Congratulations! You secured an interview and it’s now “show time.” Preparation will help you to interview with confidence and leave your potential employers with a positive impression. In the interview, you want to strike a balance when answering questions. Your answers should be neither vague nor lengthy. You want to give honest and succinct answers. […]
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