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Do those years of experience count for or against you? I’m 59 years old with a full-time job in medical ultrasound imaging. I have 32 years of experience in the field. With hospital downsizing and Medicare cutbacks, the higher-paid employees costing the most will be looked at. Your book “Job Searching With Social Media For … Read More

Companies are screening more closely than ever before. Getting caught in a lie could raise enough questions about your character to cost you the job. When searching for a job, there are a lot of things that can go wrong. You can stutter during a cold call, get lost on the way to the interview … Read More

3 ways to highlight your unique value proposition. Job seekers often overlook the cover letter in favor of the resume, but it’s just as important and effective in getting you noticed by your dream employer. It’s not only a way to expand on your experience, but showcase your unique selling points, or personal brand. When … Read More

4 steps you can take today to get the skills for the job you want to have. A friend of mine shared with me a piece of advice from his military training — he told me that his superior officers used to tell him: The things that got you promoted this time will never get … Read More

Results of a recent study could change how recruiters look at your rocky employment past. In a recent study released by Evolv, over 100,000 call center employees were asked about their employment history and their current tenure. The results could change how recruiters look at your rocky employment past. Recruiters try to screen out “job … Read More

Moving out of your comfort zone can be daunting, but the workplace rewards are worth the risks. In the workforce, having a successful career can often be about personal branding and forging connections with others in the industry. But these things can be tough for introverts, who are naturally prone to desire time alone, prefer … Read More

Asking the right question — and paying close attention to the answer — can be key to your success. Whether you’re selling a multimillion dollar advertising idea or applying for a job, the strategy is the same — make sure you give your audience what they want. In the pilot episode of AMC’s “The Pitch” … Read More

This type of interview can be among the most intimidating for candidates, but preparation can help you come out a winner. What’s scarier than interviewing with a high-powered hiring manager? How about interviewing with five! The panel interview can be one of the most daunting aspects of the job search. “For many people it is … Read More

The 90-day review should be respected but not feared. Human-resources specialists share secrets to a successful review.   HR departments at most large corporations have a formal 90-day performance evaluation in place for new hires. But even those organizations without formal processes often use that three-month mark to review your performance to date. The 90-day … Read More