An additional burden has been imposed lately on job candidates because more and more companies are trying to save money by resorting to Skype or video interviewing. As if it’s […]
The Interview: Why Wasn’t I Chosen
From the interviewer’s vantage point, the selection process is about availability and choices. That principle applies to many things the rest of us do, too, throughout the day. For instance, […]
Is Your Job Search Progressing Satisfactorily?
Most people complain that their job search has been excessively prolonged. The average or mean time that a person is looking for work is meaningless to a job search, giving […]
Are You Really Good at Job Interviewing?
Job interviewing is an act. Yes, you are the actor, and both sides know the rules: You, who are one of the candidates for the position, are doing your best […]
How to Sell Yourself in a Job Interview
So, finally the phone rings and the caller ID displays the name of a company you sent your résumé to. The caller is from the company’s human resources department and […]
Employers Hire the Best: Is That You?
No employer is seeking to hire Mr. Average. All employers seek the exceptional and the very best. But how do you convince them that you are the ideal candidate? And […]
How Hiring Decisions Are Made
Years ago, I had a large office in the Wall Street area with a personal secretary screening my phone calls, opening mail, taking dictation, and managing my calendar. Since then […]
Can YOU Control the Interview?
Think what the interview is all about. Sorry, but it’s not about you. It’s about the interviewer’s perception regarding your fit into the organization’s culture combined with your ability to […]
Are You in the Right Profession?
As a career coach, I am at times asked for such advice as whether I believe a person is a good fit for the person’s current profession or some future […]
Résumé + Interview = A Job
Your chances for getting a job are good,..provided that you have an excellent resume and well developed interviewing skills