The psychology of goal setting for job searching is important to understand. The most successful people in the world are those who set career or life goals and commit to achieving them. Before we examine the goal achievement challenge, we must understand the fundamental psychology of goal setting. That is to say, how it works. [...]
The type of cover letter format depends on the situation; keep in mind this is not the same as a cover letter template. Types of Letters You may write a broadcast letter, general letter, targeted letter for a particular job posting, networking letter, or a recruiter letter of introduction. When writing a cover letter to [...]
Did you fail a job interview recently and not receive a job offer? Have you ever gone to a meeting and never heard back from the organization after it was over? You are not alone. Check to see if you made any of the job interview mistakes listed in this post. Few companies will tell [...]
Are you a job seeker wondering how long a resume should be? When developing a resume, people seem to get overly concerned and stuck on this question. Let’s shed a little light on this topic and clear up some confusion. The One-Page Myth Have you heard along the way, your resume needs to be no longer [...]
It’s essential to organize your job search to keep track of your efforts. First, narrow the focus of your job target. Once you start looking down multiple avenues, you can become lost, and your entire job search can veer off course. Narrow Your Job Search Take inventory of your qualifications, credentials, and professional background. This [...]
Your cover letter or letter of intent is an employer’s first impression of you as a possible candidate for their open position. Your cover letter’s style and message are incredibly significant in determining whether or not an employer will read your resume and call you in for a job interview. A Cover Letter Has 10-15 [...]
Are you interested in turning job interviews into job offers? Let me share with you some tips on how to build personal chemistry during a job interview. First of all, no two job interviews are the same, so you can’t plan exactly how the discussion will go, but it’s necessary to have a strategy. Face [...]
Failing the job interview using the wrong interviewing techniques happens quite often to job seekers who haven’t taken the time to prepare for the job interview and research the organization. Focusing on what to do or say in a job interview is vital to securing an offer. You worked very hard to get an interview [...]
How and when to present your job references is often a question I get asked. As you already know, your resume and cover letter are your chance to influence potential employers. If they impress the employer, you’ll get a chance to say even more about yourself and your qualities at the job interview. At some point, employers will [...]
If you prepare for a job interview, it will alleviate stress and increase the odds of acing the interview. Having a phone interview or attending an in-person interview can be a nerve-racking experience for most seekers. The best job interview advice for relieving this stress is maintaining a positive attitude and being prepared for any [...]
