Archive for the ‘Careers’ Category
Finding a Job Over 50: How to Effectively Approach the Market in 2012
The current job market can be difficult enough for new college graduates, but for those re-entering the market after more than twenty years of stable employment, it can be much less welcoming. Because of age bias and the incessant labeling of those over 50 as “overqualified,” baby boomers have to take a very different approach [...]
How to Deal With 3 Sticky Interview Questions
The good news is that you’ve been called in for an interview! But wait just a minute, the bad news is that you’ve been called in for an interview! The long-awaited interview can be your ticket to a new and better job, but it can also be an anxiety producer that keeps you up nights [...]
Getting Interviews But No Offers?
You’ve got the interview. You’re ready, willing, and able and pretty excited about the company. They’re a good company with a respected brand. They have an interesting product line – right up your alley. From all indications, they sound like a good employer. The job they posted sounds almost like they pulled the description right [...]
10 Interview Mistakes to Avoid
An interview is an integral part of recruitment process. There is no escape from that. If you have to land in a job, your CV and a satisfactory interview are the most important factors. Having said that, in this post I will be covering the 10 interview mistakes that everyone needs to avoid! An interview is a process whereby [...]
5 Reasons You Should Consider Career Re-Training
Once you are established in your field, it can be difficult to make the transition into a second career. However, many people find it is the smartest move they ever made. There are several advantages to career re-training, but the transition takes time, money and effort. If you’re taking this step, start planning as [...]
The 3 Questions You Need to Answer Before Working With a Career Coach
1. What types of clients does the career coach usually work with? If you’re a recent college graduate, although it may be tempting to meet with an executive coach because you want to be an executive, it may not be the best advice for this point in your career. If you’re coming out of [...]
Top 5 Toughest Interview Questions Executive Job Seekers Should Be Prepared to Answer
You’ve worked with an Executive Marketing Expert to create a successful strategy to find a new executive-level job or C-level position. You’ve re-done your resume, and repackaged your skill set to sell yourself to the search committees, HR directors, and recruiters. You’ve been found. You’ve made it through the initial review process and have landed [...]
10 Things to Remove From Your Resume
20 seconds. That’s the average amount of time that an employer will spend scanning your resume. The phrase “Less is more” has often been used for design purposes, but it can apply just as well to your resume. The point is to keep only information on your resume that is clear, simple and that supports [...]
Resume Writing Tips to Succeed in a Tight Job Market
It’s an undisputed fact – today’s job market is tighter than ever before. During this period of economic strife and instability, competition for the best jobs is extremely stiff. Job stability seems practically non-existent. Turnover rates are at an all-time high, given the number of layoffs and agency closings. Millions of individuals are unemployed and [...]
5 Tips to Draft an Impressive Resume
Paper resumes gave way to online applications in the last decade. The new trend settling in this decade is to create your own resume website. One thing remains constant throughout the years in all forms of job applications – resume. You are free to adopt any method of job application as long as you are equipped [...]


