Perhaps it’s the word geek in me, but I love considering new verbs to use in my résumés. I delight in scanning lists of action verbs in hopes of finding a verb that more accurately describes an accomplishment. In that … Continue reading
Why is my résumé writer giving me homework?
It’s natural to stumble through the beginning steps of developing your new résumé as you hash out the specifics of your job target, the type of job to which you’re best suited, what you want and what you don’t want, … Continue reading
Handling salary questions during an interview
To start, try to deflect the question. Explain that salary is not your top concern and that you are focusing your search on identifying the right opportunity. If pushed further, it’s critical at this point to provide a range: “The … Continue reading
Six Tips for Professional References
Many job seekers struggle with professional references. Who should be included, what should be revealed, when should they be presented to hiring agents? These six tips will help you identify the most effective way to create professional references and use … Continue reading
Strategies for Answering Interview Questions
• Keep your answers short, limited to a couple of sentences to avoid losing your listener. • Avoid “yes” or “no” responses. Always provide examples demonstrating your skills and/or experience. • Don’t use the words “but” or “however.” These words … Continue reading