Job seekers these days toe a fine line. We’re told to tout our education, work experience and skill set. But when it comes down to actually doing those things, we tend to fall into two categories: too humble or overly cocky. When you’re interviewing for a job, you want to be neither of these things. Rather, you want to project that you are capable and a perfect fit for the job. You want to make the impression that you can move seamlessly from the interview to your desk in the office. You want to display confidence in an interview. So how do you get to this place as an interviewer and avoid common mistakes in the interview, like being too humble or cocky? Mastering Confidence In an Intervew.  read more »

Although networking is essential to gain more professional relationships and advance our careers, not everyone has jumped on the network bandwagon. Whether you choose not to network due to lack of time, unwillingness to meet others, impatience, or a lack of confidence, networking doesn’t have to be dull. Networking can actually be a lot of fun. Here are some ideas on how to nurture your network so you can build stronger relationships: 5 Fun Ways To Nurture Your Network.  read more »

Some people meticulously write their resume but then treat their cover letter as an afterthought, resulting in a mistake-riddled, dull and underperforming document. It is important to ensure your job search tool kit is fully equipped with high-quality, well-honed marketing messages that are blunder-free. Read on for four mistakes you’re probably making and remedies you can use today: 4 Cover Letter Blunders And How To Fix Them.  read more »

Job seekers are very familiar with the time commitment and stress of searching for a new job. When performing your job search, you can spend hours upon hours perfecting your resume and cover letter, applying for jobs, and waiting to hear feedback from recruiters. However, after you’ve applied for 10 or 15 jobs and haven’t heard from a single company, it’s easy to become discouraged about your search. Read on for four reasons you might not be getting a call back: 4 Reasons Recruiters Don’t Call Back.  read more »

Do people pay attention to spelling and grammar today? More than you may think! Even busy résumé reviewers who barely have enough time to read your full cover letter and résumé are likely to notice spelling errors. Your email, cover letter, application and résumé are often the first impression you make. Spelling and grammatical errors suggest you don't care enough about the job to double check your work, or worse, that you lack attention to detail: For a Good Job, Learn How to Spell.  read more »

Networking can strike fear into the heart of any job seeker. If you have a preference for solitude, haven’t done much networking before, or you’re having a crisis of confidence, it can be extremely intimidating. Can you relate? If you have reservations about networking, try conducting informational interviews instead. A slightly different take on networking, this strategy can help you in getting started talking to your contacts. These one-on-one conversations will help you to build your confidence: Conduct an Informational Interview with These 3 People.  read more »