Desperate times call for desperate measures. And, the job search process can get pretty desperate, driving many to do things that they wouldn’t normally do. However, no matter how bleak it may seem, there’s never a good reason to be dishonest during the job search process. Here are some surefire ways to get canned before you even get the job.
What do you need to do to ace your next interview? You’ve got to go that extra mile to beat out the other candidates. It starts with doing your research, but there’s much more!
There’s a lot of talk about following your passion in the pursuit of career happiness. But, many of us have struggled with figuring out our passion. Personally, I struggled with determining my passion for a while. Here are a few things that I learned during my journey. Take a look at my YouTube video and learn about my personal passion seeking journey.
Find the one thing that you could do for free and then find a way to get paid for it. That’s what many people see as the key to career happiness. And, I do agree. It’s all about utilizing your natural talents and marrying them with your passion. Here are some tips to help you uncover your natural talents and find what you’re truly passionate about.
Resume length depends largely on your experience level and the level of the position (entry level, executive, etc.) that you’re seeking.
The elevator pitch – seldom actually delivered in elevators, it is a staple of professional networking. It can be challenging to sum up what you do, who you do it for and why you do it in 30 seconds or so. The challenge, however, is not insurmountable. This post provides 5 tips for perfecting your elevator pitch.
It’s all about attitude – a positive attitude, that is. Your task in the interview is to prove that you’re the best qualified candidate for the job while showing that you possess a great attitude that will complement the organization. That means keeping your comments extremely positive and avoiding topics that can be perceived as negative.
Take a look at my short video on writing a fantastic resume. Always remember that your resume should be visually appealing, targeted to the position that you’re seeking and focused on your accomplishments. Don't forget those strong action verbs and industry buzz words!
It’s possible to land a job without even looking for one. In addition to the active things that you do in your job search such as actively applying to job openings, you can do a few simple things that will help your network help you find your next job.
