Do you struggle to find the best way to follow up after your resume is submitted? Are you wondering if there’s a way to stand out from other candidates being interviewed? Today’s guest post is comes from Susan Britton Whitcomb of the Career … Continue reading
Kids back to school = Mom back to work?
I was speaking with a new client yesterday morning – a stay at home mom excited to return to full-time employment. After we worked through her background, strengths, skills, computer knowledge, past positions, part-time work, and volunteer roles over the past six years, the topic of … Continue reading
Answering the weakness question
Earlier this month, I addressed the dreaded “What is your greatest weakness” question as a guest blogger on Scot Herrick’s CubeRules.com Career Management for Cubicle Warriors site. You can read my post here. I read another great post on the topic at BNET, … Continue reading
Study these common interview questions
I recently shared these two links with a client and wanted to post it here as well. One of the biggest tried and true keys to interviewing well is preparation. I recommend my clients get a notebook or index cards to write out answers … Continue reading
Answering interview questions: Tell a story
Most savvy interviewers don’t come right out and ask “What’s your top strength?” They approach it from different angles in an attempt to differentiate you from other candidates–in other words, to identify your strengths–and determine which candidate is the best fit for their … Continue reading