If you are in a job hunt, and interviewing often, sooner or later you will undoubtedly be asked a behavioral question. Often they are structured in a S.T.A.R. model like:Tell me about a time in your previous roles where you dealt with _______. Tell me the Situation. What was your Task? What Actions did you take? And what was the Result?Without preparation, most people have long pauses and stumble through an answer. With thi...

As a Recruiter, I see a LOT of resumes. If I were to compile statistics of characteristics of the workforce based on resumes, I would find that the vast majority of today’s workers are:* Hard-Working * Strategic * Professional * Successful * Dynamic * Results Oriented * ...and Highly EffectiveThat’s impressive! If only it were true! Whenever I see these, or other self-descriptive terms in a resume, my first reaction is “say...

There is hardly a job seeker that can’t give you a really “good” reason why their situation is worse than most and they can’t get a job because of it. Certainly there are challenges that many people face that may make it more difficult, but most people over estimate how large those challenges are. Also, there is almost no challenge that can’t be overcome with the right attitude, approach, and determination.I regularly hear...

Most people in a job search will have at least one experience where everything looks promising, and then they don’t get the job. That can certainly be discouraging, but what you do in the process and how you look at the situation can have a huge impact on what happens in your job search going forward.Here are a few points to consider:~ It’s probably not personal. It’s a very competitive job market and, like yourself, there...

Most people, at some point of their career wake up one morning and realize they dread the thought of having to go to work. Not because they didn’t get enough sleep or they don’t feel well, but because they hate their job! Often, however, it’s not the ‘job’ they really hate, it’s the company, boss, peers, or circumstances. When you’re immersed in it every day though, it’s sometimes hard to distinguish the difference. Many pe...

It’s a tough job market out there! You’re struggling finding your next job and it dawns on you...“I should use a recruiter!” “They can be my agent, and they’ll find a job for me!” Wrong!There’s no question, a recruiter can be a wonderful resource. I am one...have been for over 20 years and love the fact that I often get to help people find their dream job. I feel like it’s been a good day when I’ve been of value to someone....

So, you were...Networking, or Searching on LinkedIn, or Running a Google Search, or some other way you got a contact name at a company that you are interested in pursuing!Terrific! But NOW WHAT? What do you do with that name? Call them? Email them? Send “Snail Mail”? What do you say?As an introduction, a well planned phone call is ALWAYS more effective than an email or Snail Mail.When making the introduction...remember to h...

In a job hunt, I often hear job seekers complain about not getting a job even though they were a “perfect fit”. Maybe they had done exactly the same kind of work at a competitor. Why wouldn’t they get hired for this position? I usually don’t have to talk to them very long, before it becomes obvious why they didn’t get the job, and usually it has nothing to do with their skills! Employment history, track record of advancemen...

One of the most valuable assets you can have in a job search is a PMA (Positive Mental Attitude).It makes you a more attractive candidate to any employer, and makes your search much easier to endure. One of the biggest killers of a positive attitude is the TV!Watching the evening news or one of the 24-hour News Networks, you’d think the unemployment rate was 92% rather than 8%! They obviously don’t believe in putting thin...

In your job search it’s critical to stand out from the sea of other applicants, but how do you do that in a way that attracts an employer rather than putting them off? Here are some Do’s and Don’ts!Do:* Actually call and talk to someone in the organization (puts you ahead of 90% of applicants)* Dig for possible contacts you have that might make an introduction for you* Present a resume showing previous accomplishments and s...