Summer Strategies: Navigating Job Searches and Interviews During Vacation Season
Launching a search for your dream job during the peak of summer comes with its own set of challenges and opportunities, notably navigating a landscape dotted with personal and social commitments. Summer’s vibrant calendar of events necessitates a strategy that allows...
Tell Me About Your Strengths and Weaknesses
Your Strengths and Weaknesses When hiring managers ask about your strengths and weaknesses, aka improvement opportunities, they want to know if you can perform well on the job. Will you be a great addition to their team? Think, what traits do I poses that will set me...
The Art of Crafting a Post Interview Thank You Letter
Deliver a Quality Post-Interview Thank You Letter I once had a Development Team Lead I was working with who had secured an offer tell me “I’m so surprised by this. Remember when I sent that follow up note to the Manager after the interview? He told me I was the only...
Pre Interview Exercise
Interview preparation is key to landing any job. There is the common advice to know the details of the job you’re interviewing for and how your skills fit into the role, but have you considered how to organize your responses to ensure you make the best impression?...
5 Resume Truths in Today’s Job Search
We constantly hear “I haven’t been in the job market in years and it seems like things have changed drastically” and “I keep applying to positions but I’m not hearing anything back.” When seeking a new job keep these five things in mind: Truth #1 – Your resume will...
Building Trust and Rapport via Phone and Video Meetings
We’re adapting as interviews, business conferences, classes, and work are conducted on virtual platforms. Your jam may have been firm handshakes that helped convey trust, create a positive rapport, and build confidence. Now you realize the importance of understanding...