Whenever I talk about job search, there are questions about following up after an interview. Why, when, how, how much…
‘Why?’ is easy.
When you write a thank-you note to interviewers, you have another chance to impress each interviewer you talked with. When you check in after the expected decision time frame, you remind them of […]
Every year in November, job seekers get discouraged that no-one is hiring and stop their search activities until January. Is this you?
Make the last two months of the year work for you, instead of against you.
Step 1: Review all your marketing materials and update them.
Use a clear head and mind to review your resume, […]
I was talking with a job seeking friend recently. He was angry and discouraged. “I have applied to a lot of jobs, gone to a lot of job fairs, and no-one responds,” he said. “I’ve got the top clearances in hot demand areas. WTH?”
So I asked a few questions – ones you should ask […]
Been hunting for a new job for awhile? Or thinking of starting a job search? Summer is a great time to ‘sharpen your saw’ to quote an old proverb.
Too many people just update an old resume, tell all their friends that they need a new job, and look at ads online. Not the best methods! […]
When I give career development seminars, there are often questions about age discrimination. Yes, discrimination is illegal. And yes, it does still occur.
There recently was a job posting on a professional group’s email list for an entry-level position which also included the word “young.” And the list erupted. More often the ads contain code […]
As you prepare to find a new Human Resources opportunity, you should be doing a lot of research on those organizations which interest you as targets.
Here are some of the questions you may want to consider which directly influence both the organization’s HR approach and your interest level. Obviously, some depend on the level […]
Whether you are thinking of your next job search or looking for more at your current employer, it pays to be prepared (pun intended.) First, what is important to you in your work? What are your career goals? What trade-offs and compromises are you willing to make?
Depending on your career goals, your compensation will […]
OK, that sounds like a stereotypical female lament after a date. But too many folks do work themselves into an emotional response when a recruiter or hiring manager says he or she will call. Remember this is a business issue.
A. What could be the reason for no call?
Some hiring managers tell every candidate they […]
1. Follow-Up Interviews
Companies vary in their interview procedures. So, after the first interview, you may still have other interviews to come. And multiple interviews are useful for you – you can make a better decision based on a fuller picture of the organization and more people. When the need for further interviews occurs, you […]
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