Here are ten ways I see job seekers sabotaging their job search. Are you guilty of any of these mistakes? Inflate their qualifications or lie on their resume. While a resume is not a legal document, it should be an accurate representation of your experience and achievements. I advocate for show...
Interview Tips for Men: What’s in Your Wallet?
My male clients often ask me questions about appropriate interview dress. Most know to wear a suit and tie and polish their shoes. But I recently read a great post by Ann Lindsay of Style of Success, an image consulting firm specializing in men, titled What Does Your Wallet Say About You? If you ...
Following Sochi Olympics is Like Watching a Bad Interview Unfold
I've been hooked on the #SochiProblems hashtag on Twitter where journalists and athletes are tweeting about mishaps related to the Olympics including the malfunctions during the opening ceremony's light show, unfinished buildings, trashed hotel rooms, unusual bathroom layouts, stray dogs, potholes, ...
Facebook is Ten! Are You Using it to Manage Your Career Yet?
In celebration of their 10th birthday, I'm blogging about Facebook to show how much I appreciate its implications for career management and job search. Facebook often plays second fiddle to LinkedIn and many are unaware of its enormous potential for job search. Here are a few of the features I par...
How to be “Interview Ready”
You only get one shot at making a first impression. Small mishaps that might be overlooked if they happen occasionally when you are already an employee are considered big mishaps during a job interview where there is no previous behavior to compare the interview behavior to. Here are 5 things to rem...
5 Tips for Acing the Job Interview
Many people tell me they are great interviewers once they get in front of the hiring manager. And while you might be relaxed and a great conversationalist during the interview process, are you truly prepared for the interview or just turning on the charm and "winging" it? Here are five tips for acin...
Salary Negotiation: Are There Differences Between Men and Women?
The mechanics of the negotiation are the same for men and women, but the strategies often vary between the two sexes. Personality, style, and gender are all contributing factors that influence the outcome of the conversation. Here are four differences I have observed between male and female negotiat...
Five Questions to Ask Yourself Before Interviewing
Most job seekers struggle during interviews because their answers are not clear, concise, or memorable. Interview responses frequently veer off course, are too long, or contain extraneous information that dilutes the candidate’s original message. The best way to practice interviewing for a job is...
Why You Should Pay Attention to Glassdoor Inside Connections
Glassdoor recently launched Inside Connections, a Facebook application that allows users to find information on who their friends know at various companies. This information can be leveraged to build relationships and gain valuable introductions that could lead to job opportunities. At first glance,...
How Would You Get an Elephant Into a Refrigerator and Other Off the Wall Interview Questions
I'm really enjoying Glassdoor's Top 25 Oddball Interview Questions of 2011, complete with suggested responses from Glassdoor readers. Here are some of my favorites: Q. How many people are using Facebook in San Francisco at 2:30pm on a Friday? A. More than are using Google+ Q. Name 5 uses of a stap...