Tag: interviews
Want to Seem Smart? Don’t Try
Have you ever tried throwing in a few big words during a job interview or meeting in the hopes that it would make you seem smarter? If you were lucky, your imaginative use of synonyms got you the job or earned you the respect of your coworkers. But it’s moreRead More
7 Job Search Tips for Introverts
The question that bothers many, if not all, introverts, is this: How can you maximize your chances of lucrative employment with the hurdles caused by your personality? While some may feel discouraged, many realize that instead of losing hope they can create success. You are wrong if you think that youRead More
5 Essential Questions to Ask Your Interviewer
There are many things you should probably never ask at a job interview, like if they have a drug testing policy, do background checks or how many sick days you get. But there are also some questions that might help you find out a little more about the job you’reRead More
6 Job Search Tips to Fill an Employment Gap
When you’re searching for a job, the fact that you’re currently unemployed might weigh on you as you consider what potential employers will think about the time you’ve spent out of the workforce. If you’re out of work and want to demonstrate you’ve spent your time wisely during that period,Read More
Can Good Looks Get You the Job?
In today’s job market, it is worth considering every advantage one can muster in order to increase one’s chances of landing a job. Study after study on factors considered by potential employers has indicated that one of the characteristics that is most valued and considered by employers is the levelRead More
How to Manage Career Transition Stress
There’s no two ways about it. No matter what the reason for the change, the career transition process can be stressful. When my former company shut down, I had been there for 5 years. I woke up one day with nowhere to go. This period of “limbo” was great forRead More
How to Succeed at a Job Interview
When confronted with the scrutiny of selection interviews, many of us feel threatened, embarrassed, uptight, overwhelmed by emotion and totally uncomfortable. It’s not easy to accept a perfect stranger dig intrusively in the world of your experience, aspirations and dreams, even if it’s meant to be just a neuter discussionRead More
The Netsetter: Interview with Danielle LaPorte
On this week’s installment of The Netsetter at WorkAwesome, Thursday Bram talks with Danielle LaPorte, who is a well-known writer, speaker and business/strategic advisor. Danielle’s a very busy woman with a lot of things on the go – we’re glad she was able to take the time to speak withRead More