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What Successful Job Seekers Have in Common

If only there were a formula for getting a job. Follow steps "A," "B," and "C" and end up with the job of your dreams. While it's not that simple, there are some strategies that have proven to be effective. Based on interviews I conducted with job... (More)

Back to Basics

In this time of corporate upheaval, economic downturn, and general uneasiness, many job seekers rush to get resumes out and to set up interviews. In this rush, simple details that can make a candidate stand out among their peers are often left by the... (More)

A Checklist to Nail for Behavioral Interviews

You probably understand that job successful job seekers talk about what they have accomplished in previous positions, and present a "mini-business plan" to relate to the needs of a prospective employer. Review the following list to be sure you are... (More)

10 Biggest Interview Killers

You've worked hard to win the interview. Don't spoil all your work to this point and let yourself fall into one of these interview-killers. Here are 10 of the biggest interview-killers job seekers often commit and how you can easily avoid each one of... (More)

Five Tips for a Successful Job Search

Everyone who is on a job search has different preferences - however, for practical reasons, your job search can't be longer than what is reasonable. Unfortunately, many job seekers aren't aware of the intricacies involved in the recruitment process... (More)

Ready For an Unexpected Job Interview

Most job seekers wait to polish up their interview skills until they are looking for a new position. Important interview opportunities, however, can present themselves at any time.

Your Interview Environment

Most job seekers think the interview begins the moment they stand up to greet the person interviewing them. This is false. An interview is a two-way street, so your interview should begin the moment you walk through the company's door. In your haste... (More)

Use Your Resume to Negotiate Higher Salary

Most job seekers believe that salary negotiation starts once they have an offer in hand, but nothing could be farther from the truth. In fact, your resume can make the difference between negotiating at the top end of the salary range-or the bottom... (More)

Looking or Waiting For a Job

Kevin Donlin explains how job seekers tend to wait for a job rather than actively looking for one. He goes on in detail on how to properly look for a job.

Richard Bolles Interview - Part 3

GL Hoffman interviews Richard Bolles. Part 3 of a 3 part series, they discuss the modern workforce and ways that today's jobseekers can find jobs they enjoy.

Richard Bolles Interview - Part 2

GL Hoffman interviews Richard Bolles. Part 2 of a 3 part series, they discuss the modern workforce and ways that today's jobseekers can find jobs they enjoy.

Richard Bolles Interview - Part 1

GL Hoffman interviews Richard Bolles. Part 1 of a 3 part series, they discuss the modern workforce and ways that today's jobseekers can find jobs they enjoy.