Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Hire Me
May 9, 2016
I’m dishonest. I’m lazy. I’ll rob you blind. Want to give an employer a great reason NOT to hire you? Say something like one of…
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Posts tagged: Job Search Tips
Are You Caught Up in the Resume Buzzword Hype?
- March 30, 2016
Think your resume has to be filled with buzzwords and extreme language to cut through the clutter? You’ve been given some bad advice. When you’re…
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Hide it From Your Timeline
- December 30, 2015
Come on, be honest. Have you ever: Made a crude, albeit funny, comment on a Facebook friend’s wall? Posted a picture of yourself enjoying cocktails…
Read MoreStop Nagging! How to Follow Up Without Being a Pest
- November 2, 2015
“Hey – when are you going to get back to me?” “So, did I get the job or what?” “Why don’t you just…
Read MoreLet Me Get This Straight: Being Overqualified is a Bad Thing?
- July 16, 2015
Hiring managers and HR professionals can be a lot like Goldilocks. They want candidates with a level of experience that’s “just right.” Fair or not,…
Read MoreWhy Didn’t I Get the Job?
- May 14, 2015
You applied with high hopes. Those hopes got even higher after you completed your interview. You wrapped up by stating how much you really wanted…
Read MoreAdjust Your Cover Letter
- December 23, 2014
Are you a “generic” employee? Of course not! You have unique skills, experience and personality traits that will make you an indispensable part of the…
Read MoreDon’t be Scared to Apply for Jobs this Halloween
- October 23, 2014
Feel like your job search is more of a trick than a treat? If you lack the proper confidence in your abilities, you might feel…
Read MoreHow Do Your Nonverbal Cues Come Across in an Interview?
- September 18, 2014
How do you respond under stressful conditions (like a job interview)? Are you “cool, calm and collected?” Or do you fidget, sweat and breathe rapidly?…
Read MoreThe Lost Art of the Follow-up
- June 26, 2014
Your interview went really well. You explained why you’re the best candidate for the job, made great eye contact and remembered to thank the interviewer…
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