Even the most seasoned professionals can feel intimidated when pressed to perform in an interview. That can translate into disinterest. Everyone should be a little nervous in the interview, otherwise it may be a red flag that you’re not even intrigued by the position or the company. To help those nerves and let your executive presence […]
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Stay Motivated In Your Job Search
I recently had a client relent how frustrated they were in their job search. I get it. Changing jobs is one of the biggest challenges we voluntarily face in our lifetime. We’ve all been there and perhaps will be there again. The beginning of a job search feels exciting and new and you are motivated […]
Manage Multiple Job Offers
What a great position to be in. More than likely you’ve been there and will be there again, especially if you’re positioning yourself for opportunities and handling your job search like the professional that you are. So now that you’re juggling a few offers, I recommend answering the following questions to help you decide which […]
Make Your Job Search Easy With An E-Resume
While you should always have a polished, results-infused resume that looks sharp for networking, applications and interviews, you should also create an electronic-friendly version, or E-Resume, to help you easily upload your data so that it slides nicely through Applicant Tracking Systems. Did you Know?“When an employer asks you to submit your application materials via […]
Negotiate To Win
By kim on May 29, 2018 in Employee Engagement, Interview Questions & Tips, Million Dollar Career, Resume, CV & Salary
There’s a lot of concern around the idea of hard-core negotiation. Certainly if you’re trying to entice your teenager to clean their room then probably this wouldn’t be the best tactic. But perhaps you’re considering asking for a raise or an enter-point salary. This certainly heightens the priority of winning. Doesn’t it? Many people shy […]
Address Career “Blips” On Your Resume
By kim on February 13, 2018 in Blog, Interview Questions & Tips, Million Dollar Career, Resume, CV & Salary
Your employment record follows you wherever you go. So do referrals, so do gaps, so do multiple changes. So do “blips.” So no matter the success, fail or duration of your past positions, you want to end on a good note. When you do, it’s much easier to honestly and strategically tell your story in […]
Introverts Guide to Landing a Job Interview
It’s hard to believe that many U.S. presidents have been introverts. Imagine making small talk with foreign dignitaries, being hounded by the press, all while spearheading a successful national job campaign when you’d rather focus on quiet, introspective activities. Still, they somehow landed the job and succeeded in doing it to boot. If the […]
Video Killed the Interview Star
It’s true. Video interviews are all the rage. You better be ready to perfect your presence the next time you’re in a job search. You may have already experienced some form of video interview and felt a flutter of nerves because, in addition to the pressure to deliver great answers, you had to worry about […]
Tough Interview Question: What Is Your Target Salary Range?
This is one of those questions that I get asked about a lot. How you answer it can actually make or break an offer as well as determine your next year’s income. Unfortunately, there isn’t a “one size fits all” answer to this question. But you shouldn’t wait until after the interview to plan for […]
Avoid Interview Flatlining: Tips for Demonstrating Interest and Energy
A colleague of mine recently confessed to “falling asleep” while interviewing a candidate. According to this seasoned Human Resources director the candidate lengthily droned on in a monotone voice luring her into a trance. Though embarrassed by her own lack of professionalism, the director crossed the candidate off her list of potentials citing “lack of […]