Category: Interviews
Navigating Your First Job Change
Navigating your first job change can be a daunting experience, especially for those new to the workforce. This significant career move, however, can also be an exciting opportunity for growth and learning. Here are some tips for beginners to make …
“Ghosting” — Another Challenge for Veterans
When I read about this new information on the topic, my first reaction was: what about veterans? While there is a lot being written about what organizations should do to address ghosting and the possible biases, my focus on job-seeking …
5 Challenges & Realities that Veteran Job Seekers Face
Here are five challenges and realities that job seekers face. For many veterans, these may present not just the challenges but opportunities to better attack the job search. Article
Team Accomplishments Are Critical
A resume that tells about the person and not the team shows that the person views a job as just that, a job to be individually completed, not as a job to be completed as part of a team or …
The Most Frequently Asked (Worst?) Question
The most frequently asked interview question is “Tell me about yourself.” It’s considered by most knowledgeable interviewing experts as the “worst question.” But hiring guru Lou Adler says it’s not the worst question — rather it’s bad because most candidates …
Career Lessons from “Shark Tank”
Job Hunting Lessons from “Shark Tank” In several articles, I’ve connected job hunting issues to some reality shows, including “The Profit,” “Kitchen Nightmares,” and “Bar Rescue.” I’ve been remiss in not examining possible lessons from “Shark Tank,” …