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Big Headache in Resume Writing – What to Do If My Job Title Doesn’t Reflect My Actual Responsibility

One of the biggest challenges in resume writing is making sure you get full credit for job responsibilities that go above and beyond your job title. You might have been in this situation. Read on…

Make Or Break Your Chance of Interview? It’s All About Your Resume Writing Format

One of the keys to resume writing is to remember that the format of a resume is nearly as important as its content. Employers may receive dozens of resumes for open positions and usually give them a quick scan to determine if they’re interested in the candidate. The first impression the employer will have of [...]

What to Do When You are Stumped by a Question – an important interview technique

You’ve done all of your homework: you’ve studied the company’s website and thoroughly researched their industry. You’ve polished your interview techniques and practiced talking about your experience from every possible angle until you can do it in your sleep. You’ve rested up, had a good breakfast, and arrived to the interview on time. Now you’re [...]

Surviving (and Thriving) in Panel Interviews

While some people seem perfectly at ease in front of an audience, most of us are scared silly at the thought of having to speak in front of more than one person. In fact, studies show that the #1 fear among adults is public speaking – even higher than death!

Time Management Tips for Arriving on Time for an Interview

Mary rushed into the reception area 10 minutes late for her interview appointment. “I’m so sorry I’m late. I just hit the worst traffic, and then I took a wrong turn…I’m sorry, but I did the best I could.”

Really? 

Actually, there are very few good excuses for being late to a job interview, and Mary’s just [...]

Putting a Positive Spin on Tough Job Interview Questions

We all know that nobody wants to be around a sour puss – much less hire one. A cheerful person with great presentation skills and a positive outlook is most likely to be considered favorably during an interview. However, it can be hard to maintain that positivity when a potential employer asks tough questions about [...]

“Awkward Pauses”: Good or Bad during an Interview?

We’ve all been there: that awkward pause during a conversation when the silence seems to stretch to an eternity. Oh, no! Was it something you said? How do you fix it?

Making a Connection during a Job Interview

One interview technique that I especially like to recommend to job seekers is the art of making a connection with the interviewer.  Chances are, in this job market there is some pretty stiff competition for the position to which you’re applying. The person conducting your interview likely has or will interview quite a few candidates, [...]

The Advantages of a Resume Writing Service

Choosing the best resume writing service

Choosing the best resume writing service company requires a little bit of homework.
That actually sounds a little more painful than it really is. All you need to do is access the Internet and search under “resume writing services.”

It is important to keep the 3 “Cs” in mind: Capacity, consideration [...]

Using the “Call-to-Action” Technique in Your Job Hunt

Whether you are searching for your first job in the marketplace or are trying to make a career change, you know that the competition can be stiff. In order to catch the attention of busy recruiters and hiring managers, your resume needs to do more than just stand out in the crowd – it needs [...]