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Interview Obstacles Confronting Baby Boomers The economy is struggling. With unemployment high and rising to levels not seen for a while and no discernable turnaround in sight, it means challenges for all job and career seekers. Those in transition do face uphill climbs in these troubled... ( added 114 days 10 hours ago.)

The Final Interview: Beware Of The Trap One area of job search that is not discussed nearly enough, in my view, is the final interview. Human nature dictates that by the time the final interview rolls around, the focus is elsewhere. Candidates tend to anticipate the job offer rather... ( added 140 days 13 hours ago.)

Don't Start Off On The Wrong Foot When You Interview We all know the importance of a good first impression whether in a social or a business setting. As the saying goes, perception is reality. One of the most important first impressions you'll make in the course of your life is in interviewing for a... ( added 142 days 9 hours ago.)

We Can Thank Alexander Graham Bell: The Rise of Phone Interviews Phone interviews are increasingly common today. There are several reasons, and chief among them is convenience. Cell phones in particular make reaching people very easy. Too many candidates and not enough time on the employer's end also contribute... ( added 144 days 8 hours ago.)

Encountering The Money Curve on The Interview Road: Negotiating a Job Offer Lets assume for a moment that your job search has finally resulted in the hoped-for outcome. You've made it through an extensive, lengthy, and grueling series of interviews. You've given your best effort to dazzle and impress your future employer... ( added 146 days 13 hours ago.)

Unemployed! Crisis or Opportunity? Many things in life are stressful and Id have to say that being unemployed is high on the list of stressful events one can experience in their lifetime. Its increasingly common in the current economy and it can affect anyone. No one is safe today... ( added 149 days 9 hours ago.)

A Letter to Mason, My Little Buddy He knows me as Gramdad. I inherited that mantle from my own father. It's a title I cherish. Mason, my grandson, is 16 months old now, and I suppose I am biased but hes a handsome boy, smart, and just downright adorable. (Okay, enough with... ( added 150 days 16 hours ago.)

The Resume Caper or, Im Delusional, Hire Me! I sometimes wonder why the food pictured on a menu just never seems to look as appealing when your server delivers it to your table. The portrayed image and what actually arrives can be disparate realities. What you see is often not what you get... ( added 155 days 13 hours ago.)

We're Checking Your References. Years ago, a company's ability to check references was mostly limited to two things: access to the telephone and enough time to make the calls. Most references involved calling personal and business contacts a candidate had provided to the... ( added 160 days 16 hours ago.)

A Lesson from Birds I was giving some thought to the topic of "Dressing for Success" as I had a cup of coffee earlier on this beautiful, "dress-down" Saturday morning. Interview attire is a topic we will explore in detail as time goes on, but in ruminating about that... ( added 160 days 16 hours ago.)

Interviewing Is Scary. Ten Tips To Help You Prepare. Often, just rereading and refreshing some basic interview guidelines can make you more confident and help you be at your best. Always remember that no matter what type of position for which you're interviewing, it is (whether you're in sales or... ( added 166 days 10 hours ago.)

The Resume: Your Passport to a Better Future As a rule, a resume will not guarantee that you'll get in the door of a prospective employer, but it will keep you from entering if not well done. A resume needs to be effective to get the desired result. Here's the simple truth: when hiring... ( added 166 days 11 hours ago.)

The Proper Care & Feeding of Recruiters Establishing a good working relationship with one recruiter or multiple recruiters is an important tool in furthering your career and even in establishing yourself on the road to employment success. Whether you're on the market now, employed and... ( added 167 days 16 hours ago.)

The Right Attitude Can Win You The Position You Seek The Right Attitude Interviewing is sales, plain and simple! One thing I've learned in my years in the recruiting business is that the job market is cyclical. It's supply and demand at work. Two scenarios will almost always apply. One: high... ( added 169 days 6 hours ago.)

The Boy Scout Motto Gives Good Advice...Be Prepared Be Prepared The Boy Scout creed has it right. Be prepared. In today's world, it's essential. At my age, I am a throwback. I've been a recruiter for more than 30 years. People of my generation often went to work for a company, stayed, and... ( added 169 days 8 hours ago.)