Interview

Learn what you can do to avoid four interview blunders that could cost you the job.  Ever hugged an employer during a job interview? What about calling your wife and asking what you’re having for dinner? How about being asked to be paid under the table? If you think these are fabricated examples of how … Read More

Just because Wi-Fi is available, doesn’t mean you should be.  As reported by TechCrunch, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has “switched on wireless connectivity in 30 underground subway stations around Manhattan.” What’s more, over the next two years, cell phone service and free Wi-Fi will continue to expand to all of the MTA’s 277 subway … Read More

In the job search, timing can mean everything.  Wouldn’t it be nice if the job search had clear deadlines? “Call the recruiter back no later than 3:00 p.m. today,” or “follow up on last week’s application by noon tomorrow.” Everything is easier when there’s a set schedule to follow. I often receive questions from job … Read More

Avoid these five mistakes that will leave you looking foolish in an interview. Read More

Ten popular reasons that prevent job applicants from receiving offers. While there are hundreds of reasons why job interviews don’t go as well as they could, some are more common than others. Though, contrary to popular belief, not all outcomes are the interviewer’s fault, nor are the outcomes always in the interviewer’s control. Here are … Read More

When your job application is competing with many others, it’s the little details that count.  Did you know that March 4th is National Grammar Day ? The holiday was established in 2008 by Martha Brockenbrough, founder of the Society for the Promotion of Good Grammar (SPOGG) and author of  Things That Make Us [Sic] , to remind … Read More

Don’t let a bad reference destroy your chances of landing the perfect job.  Picture this: You submit your application for a job and actually get a call back. You prepare for the interview and ace not one, but two rounds! The employer tells you that you’re one of the final candidates, and then asks for … Read More

If you’re looking for a job match ‘made in heaven,’ first investigate company culture.    In dating and in the job search, it’s all about finding that perfect match. You’re looking for a partner who not only shares your values, but also brings out the best in you. It should be no surprise then, that … Read More

Don’t let the weather ruin your job interview – follow these fashion tips. While many North Easterners were braving out the winter weather tucked away safely inside, some job seekers might not have been so lucky. Unfortunately, the job search doesn’t always come to a halt when bad weather strikes and trudging out into the … Read More