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[...] and it may feel seemingly impossible to get hired. It is important that you treat your job search the same as you would a full-time job. You need to put in the long hours, do your homework and [...]

[...] available to us which make searching for a job much easier! Here are five tips to make your job search easier: 1. Create a spreadsheet – Many of today’s job seekers are binge appliers. [...]

[...] seeker’s main goal is simply to get a job and some job seekers have no criteria for their job search. Employers know that when you are interviewing with them it might not be your dream job. Just [...]

[...] How to Rock a Phone Interview With companies receiving more and more applications, it is becoming preliminary to phone [...]

[...] to smoothly sail through the interview process. Good luck! -Shana Check out How to Rock a Phone Interview for more tips! The post 5 Things Your Interviewer Won’t Tell You appeared first on [...]

[...] ;job fair” cloud their judgement. Job fairs are actually extremely beneficial and job seekers as well as those who are already employed, should seriously consider attending [...]

[...] comfortable, and then try to make you spill all of the dirty details about your past employers. Job seekers should never speak negatively about a past company. They should emphasize how their work [...]

[...] . Interviewers have busy schedules and we carve slots of time out of our day for the interview process. When a candidate comes in more than fifteen minutes early, we feel pressured to entertain [...]

[...] will grow tired fast. They don’t want to feel like they are pulling teeth during the interview process. Interviewers understand that you might be nervous which could cause you to blank in a [...]

[...] becoming preliminary to phone screen an applicant before inviting them to come in for a face-to-face interview. The purpose of these phone interviews is to guarantee that the applicant is a worthy [...]

[...] for. Interviewers love when candidates are thirsty for knowledge. In this job market, so many applicants are willing to take anything that comes with a paycheck. It is the [...]

[...] ;s economy, job seekers should feel proud of themselves for landing an interview. Since the job market is doing poorly, many overqualified professionals are applying to entry level positions and [...]

[...] more job postings. The more you send your resume out, the more visible you will become to the job market. For every job opening, there are about 118 applicants. Only 20% of those applicants get a call [...]

[...] career related functions or conventions. Face-to-face networking is good for making a personal connection. Nothing is more personal than shaking a fellow professional’s hand and introducing [...]

[...] ; along with a follow up email might just seal the deal. Using their name will create a personal connection and make the recruiter feel like you paid attention. Never chew gum during a phone [...]

[...]  networking experiences. They force you to step away from the computer and make a personal connection with hiring managers. We are so used to electronically submitting an application and [...]

[...] Interview Questions Interviewers will try to trick you into speaking negatively about a past employer. The minute you do, it is a big red flag to the interviewer not to hire you. When [...]

[...] acquaintances, that will speak positively on your behalf. Who should you list as a reference? Past Employer – This one is a no-brainer. You want to make sure that your last employer is [...]

[...] always have a copy of your resume in front of you for your own reference. 3. Bad-Mouth Your Past Employer – Generally this is a no-brainer, but interviewers will lure you in, make you feel [...]

[...] . They force you to step away from the computer and make a personal connection with hiring managers. We are so used to electronically submitting an application and then forgetting all about it. [...]

[...] first, and sometimes only, opportunity to sell yourself. Make sure you market yourself to hiring managers to the fullest by including the skills you have acquired through previous employment. State [...]