Interviewing Articles

How To Listen And Ace Your Interview
During your next interview, try listening to what the interviewer is really asking. Using active listening may help you answer questions better and could be the one thing that sets you apart from the other candidates for the job.

7 Interview Tips
After months of job searching, you’ve finally got an interview for your dream job. You’ve rehearsed what you might say in the interview and brushed up on skills that will be necessary for the job. You’re as ready as you will ever be, right?

Asking For A Raise - Do's and Dont's
Feeling like you need a raise but don’t know how to go about asking? Here’s 8 tips on what to do and what NOT to do when asking for a raise.

You’ve Been Downsized!
Once a professional in an office, you suddenly find yourself working as a cashier at Target. Somehow you didn’t picture your pre-retirement years this way but you have a family that is counting on you for paying the bills and the all important medical insurance. Here's some tips on how to keep your sprits up while looking for new opportunites.

Tap Into The Hidden Job Market
If you've been looking for a job for a long time you might need something that gives you an edge above everyone else. Learn about the how you can tap into the hidden job market and get to those jobs before anyone else.

Avoid The Top 10 Resume Mistakes
Your resume is your first impression to hiring managers and you’ve got to do all you can to make sure it makes it through the first cut. Even if you are the most qualified person for the job, your resume, if not done properly, can knock you out of the running. Since you only get one chance to make a first impression, avoid these 10 common resume mistakes.

Learn A New Job As An Apprentice
Learning any highly skilled profession takes more than classroom training. You need hands on experience with someone who is an expert in the field. This is where an apprenticeship can give you what you need to excel at your profession. Apprenticeship fills in the gaps from books to real life and gives you a solid understanding of how a specific process works. Apprenticeship is one of the best ways to develop skills in any highly technical craft.

Take The Stress Out Of Interviewing
Job interviews are considered a necessary evil by many and are certainly a stressful occasion. You can, however, alleviate much of the stress and set yourself apart from the other candidates by being prepared. Proper preparation will allow you to present yourself better and who knows, you may even start to enjoy being interviewed!

Tips For Writing Reference Letters
At some time or another in your career, you may be asked to write a reference letter or letter of recommendation for a coworker or employee. Although you want to help this person, you may not have much experience with these letters and are not sure what to say. Heres 4 tips that can help you write a great letter of recommendation.