Interview Preparation 101 Many people can't sleep the night before or eat the day of because they're too nervous. Unfortunately, if you let these nerves follow you into the interview room, they can cause you to forget what you know by heart, seem disjointed instead of smooth, and ultimately sabotage the interview. The good news [...]
Looking your best every day is a sure way to stand out in any professional environment. Even though our clothes may not "make or break" your position in the company, they certainly play a part. Sometimes office attire may make the difference between a promotion or not. Your clothing is an extension of you and [...]
Preparing for an interview means more than just dressing well and sprucing up your resume. You may not realize it, but a big part of the impression you make on others is your ability to interact with them comfortably. A hiring manager or employer will subconsciously like you based on your personality, your physical gestures, [...]
Tired of living life on the mainland? Ready to move to Hawaii for a change of pace? Then your first task is to find a new job. Looking for a job in Hawaii isn't always easy. After all, given the opportunity, most people would jump at the chance to live and work in paradise. What that translates to [...]
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) says that job hunters should customize each resume and cover letter to the advertised position. Resumes will benefit from succinct cover letters that ideally will increase engagement while highlighting core competencies. Keep reading to learn how to create the perfect cover letter that will land you an interview and [...]
Start-up companies, especially those in technology, are notorious for their casual dress. Boardshorts? Flip-flops? Okay, in many small nimble places employees wear them every day. Think Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook in a hoodie, and he runs the place. Casual dress or not, a suit is the usual uniform for a job interview, even if you [...]
LinkedIn is central to modern business networking, and at the beginning of your career or the start of your business, every link seems valuable. Building out a network of professional connections you have met in your relationships with colleagues, vendors, clients and conference buddies is a no—brainer. It's tempting to build the biggest list and [...]
Think a resume is evergreen, and pretty much just needs an updating of your latest position? Think again. Styles in resumes change. What interviewers look for change. Ways of submitting resumes change. A resume is essentially a promotional piece designed to make you look like the great candidate you are. You use this promotional piece [...]
Is it nobler to worry about unknown spam filters or to risk catching someone on their lunch break? Should you call or should you send an email? There is a profound split in opinion about the best form of contact in the recruitment industry. On one hand, recruitment and interviews have been done over the [...]
