What to Expect on a Second and Third Interview
Original Post: By Darryl K. Taft, The Ladders “Understanding the typical schedule and purpose of each round can prepare you to face each and give you an advantage in the hiring process.” Before you hear the words, “You’re hired,” you will typically sit through three separate interview sessions … at
The Power of a Simple Thank-You Note
Original Post: Peter Vogt, Monster Senior Contributing Writer When my wife was hired for her first real job after graduating from college, she was remembered and saluted by her new supervisor for one seemingly small step she had taken during the interviewing process: She was the only applicant of several
Don’t Let a Bad Attitude Ruin Your Job Search
While a lengthy job search might be unpleasant, expressing negative thoughts to a recruiter or hiring manager about the search process or a past company can cost you the position. Businesses look for individuals with a positive outlook and a high level of excitement. People want to collaborate with others
Use The Holidays To Find A Job
Original Post: Susan Adams, Forbes.com You can and should. One reason: You’ll have less competition then. When my friend Matthew turned down an offer for a lucrative marketing position two weeks ago (it conflicted with the noncompete agreement from his old employer), he told me he couldn’t find another job
Top 10 Online Job Search Tips
Original Post: CareerBuilder.com While the popularity of online job boards puts millions of jobs at one’s fingertips, it has also made the job applicant pool that much bigger. For this reason, national job search sites and the Internet as a whole have gotten a bad rap from some industry professionals
What if They Want Me to Sign a Non-Compete Agreement?
By Jack Chapman – Original Post: The Ladders.com Don’t sign that non-compete agreement. A non-compete agreement may look harmless enough, but if you’re not careful it can cost you a lot of time and money in the long run. Here’s an example: A college student had an internship at an