Tuesday, August 10th, 2010
Not getting the results you want in your job search?
Don't give up! Learn what you can do to take your search to the next level. The Smarter Job Search Workshops are interactive, information-packed one-hour workshops designed to make you more successful in a number of ways:
Create winning re…
Monday, November 2nd, 2009
by Katharine Hansen, Ph.D., and Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.
If you've been searching unsuccessfully for a new job for some time now -- or if you're about to start a job-search -- you'll want to review the 10 job-hunting concepts we discuss in this article. We refer to these job-search concepts as re…
Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
Here are classic interview questions from one of my favorite books on interviewing:
The Perfect Interview (2nd edition) by John D. Drake
Tell me about yourself.
What are your strengths?
What are your major weaknesses or limitations?
What are your financial requirements?
Why are you l…
Monday, March 2nd, 2009
by Dana Lynch
“To suit or not to suit?” That is the question. It used to be a given, before business casual and casual dress codes came to be, that an interview always meant donning a suit. It’s not so simple anymore. Especially in the tech field, dressing for work sometimes practically means…
Friday, February 20th, 2009
Strategic Interview Attire
"How to dress for interview success" is a frequently requested topic in the workshops and support groups I conduct. Here are a few strategic suggestions on looking your professional best, no matter your shape, size, gender, or age:
How to dress at an interview:
If the j…
Wednesday, February 18th, 2009
Congratulations on your interview!
You've just completed an interview for a position that interests you, or perhaps you met with a networking contact who offered some insight into your job search. Now that the interview is over, it's time to swing into action with some memorable followup activities…