Category Archives: Interview Tips

Job seeker interview secret: break the ice

Nervous about that job interview? Here’s how to get off on the right foot! Small talk Being armed with some good icebreaker questions to ask can help you make a good first impression. It can also set the tone for the entire interview. Small talk gives you and the interviewer a chance to get to…

Easing stay-at-home parents’ return to work

Going back to work can be hard for stay-at-home parents, particularly for those who’ve been out of the workforce for several years. If you’ve been home with your children and are now or soon ready to return to work, this post might help you bound back in with more confidence and direction! Keep your network…

I’m Over 50 and I Got A Job!

I’m over 50 and I got a job.  In fact I had 2 offers to choose from (for the first time in my career).  How did I do this? You’re going to love this:  “I did what my wife told me to do.”  In my case, my wife is a Certified Career Coach and Professional…

Tips to Interview: Do You Have to Jump Through the Hoops?

Whenever possible, you want to interview with a hiring manager and not the Human Resources Department. Human Resources professionals have important roles at their companies, but are generally not hiring managers and decision-makers. There is an option for job seekers. Tips to Interview: What I hear from candidates Working with job seekers on a daily…

Job Seeker Integrity: It Matters

Nice guys do not always finish last. Your integrity influences hiring decisions. The Corporate Executive Board in Arlington, Virginia recently surveyed 500,000 employees in over 85 countries. The study found that companies identified as having high-integrity cultures are 67 percent less likely to observe significant instances of misconduct, such as accounting irregularities and insider trading,…