After working with thousands of executive job seekers, certain patterns have emerged regarding the practices of those that succeed. Here are a few I have witnessed. 1. Follow up on all introductions. Surprisingly, many job seekers don’t follow up on introductions made on their behalf. Even ...
Interview Lessons from Mariah Carey
By now you’ve probably heard about Mariah Carey’s unfortunate performance on New Year’s Eve. Some of the things that occurred reminded me of similar things that can happen if you are unprepared for an interview. And while you most likely won’t be interviewing in front of a million or more p...
How to Nail a Phone Interview
Many first interviews are conducted by phone. It's important to take phone interviews just as seriously as in-person meetings. Here are ten tips for optimizing your phone interview experience. Schedule the meeting during a time when you won’t be distracted. A phone interview should be scheduled ...
The Biggest Mistakes New Job Seekers Make
I meet many job seekers who have never had to conduct a formal job search. After coaching over a thousand clients at every professional level and across practically every industry, I’ve found that most make the same rookie mistakes. If you’re looking for a new job, below are some tips for sta...
Do You Have a Great Interview Story?
When I diagnose problems clients have with their interview strategy, I often notice they answer interview questions too generally. They attempt to convey their fit for the job by describing the personal attributes they think make them relevant for the position. They explain they are team players, fl...
Free Teleseminar Recording: How to Interview Like a Pro
Do you freeze up or stumble during interviews? Or perhaps it's been a long time since your last interview and you are not sure if you are prepared or are in touch with the latest interview styles and techniques. During this one hour recorded teleseminar you will: Learn strategies for determining t...
Six Tips for Following Up After the Interview
The time in between an interview and decisions for the next round of interviews can feel like an eternity when you are anxious to move your job search forward. What can you do in conjunction with the interview process to follow up strategically and intelligently? This infographic offers some suggest...
Job Posting Translation Guide
I've viewed thousands of job postings, followed thousands of clients through the interview process and listened to what hiring managers tell recruiters they really want in a candidate. Unfortunately, many of the job postings I see are far from transparent and use vague euphemisms to describe what th...
How to Follow Up After an Interview
You felt the interview went well. The hiring manager gave you the impression the company wants to fill the position quickly. But you're still waiting for a response and you are starting to get quite anxious. How long should you wait before following up on an interview, and when you do follow up, ...
Spring Cleaning for Your Job Search
Spring is here and it's time for some Spring cleaning. That goes for your career strategy as well. Have you given any thought to trimming your bloated, outdated resume or banking some of your new networking contacts to help advance your job prospects this season? Here are 7 easy steps you can ta...