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Congratulations! You finally landed an interview, which is no small feat in this tough job market, so be sure not to blow it. Also, keep in mind that your ‘resume’ and references are what created the interview opportunity for you – personify that individual during the interview process.
 
Being ‘Informal’ is Inappropriate
Believe it or not, some [...]

Once you have determined which market niche you wish to target in your job search, you will likely find yourself diligently conducting research on each of the firms on your list.
Rather than limiting yourself to pulling information from the company websites alone, there are numerous resources available to you that will certainly reap positive results, and that offer considerably more [...]

Though this may appear to be an odd question at first glance, this query deserves your careful attention and consideration.
Given that job seekers tend to post their resumes on as many job boards as possible, one has to wonder where the document is actually going to end up, and in whose hands.
Posting a resume to [...]

Just as an employer would check the references of the Personnel Agency under consideration to assist with their staffing needs, you should also conduct your own research and reference checking on the agencies with whom you want to associate your name and reputation.
One of the ways you can determine the popularity of a staffing firm [...]

In follow-up to my previous article, Landing the Interview, Getting Noticed!, I have been asked to elaborate on, and emphasize just how important your ‘Cover Letter’ is in the successful conclusion of being contacted for the all-important interview.
While many will profess that the resume is one of the most important documents you will prepare during your life time, which is [...]

In today’s job market, it is once again time to get creative in your approach to the job search and e-job applications, in order to receive that all-important phone call requesting an interview.
In previous tough job markets, job seekers would submit resumes on various colours of paper stock and use graphics, hopeful that in doing [...]

 
If you are engaged with a medium to large-sized firm, there are likely other divisions’ in the firm, which have piqued your interest and curiosity. I should point out that I am not suggesting that you are dis-satisfied within your current role or group.
It is always a good idea to learn as much as possible [...]

Are you considering pursuing your MBA designation? This substantial commitment will involve much time, energy and expense, particularly if your firm does not pay for the total tuition, only a portion, or in some cases, not at all. Have you conducted your due dilgence on this subject?
One would naturally assume that obtaining your MBA will translate to promotions [...]

 
As the job market opens up, and firms begin the hiring process once again, there is much competition for each job available. This means that you have to use every possible avenue, and your creativity, in order to be noticed, and contacted for an interview. How will you stand out from the competition?
In follow-up to [...]

For those of you that work for ‘small independent firms’, I am curious to know what your response would be to the above proposal. For the purposes of this article, note that I consider a ‘small or boutique’ firm to be less than, or up to 75 employees.
The downturn has naturally affected our ‘small independent [...]