How to Brag without Bragging (and Win Over the Interviewer)
August 8, 2016
Some candidates LOVE to brag about their accomplishments (a little too much, according to their interviewers). But if you’re an introvert, just walking into the…
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Posts tagged: Job Search Tips
Want to Get the Job? Try Being Yourself – Not Someone Else
As a job candidate, it’s natural to want to put your best foot forward and present the best “version” of yourself in the interview. But…
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Turn Your Frown Upside-Down
- July 6, 2016
“Who needed that job anyway.” “You’ll find something better soon.” “Keep your chin up!” People who share words of encouragement during your job…
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Being Blue will Keep You from Seeing Green
- June 3, 2016
Stuck in a job you hate? Keep getting passed over for promotions or raises? Unable to kick-start your stalled job search? Feeling blue about work-related…
Read MoreHere’s Why You Shouldn’t Hire Me
- May 9, 2016
I’m dishonest. I’m lazy. I’ll rob you blind. Want to give an employer a great reason NOT to hire you? Say something like one of…
Read MoreAre You Caught Up in the Resume Buzzword Hype?
- March 30, 2016
Think your resume has to be filled with buzzwords and extreme language to cut through the clutter? You’ve been given some bad advice. When you’re…
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Hide it From Your Timeline
- December 30, 2015
Come on, be honest. Have you ever: Made a crude, albeit funny, comment on a Facebook friend’s wall? Posted a picture of yourself enjoying cocktails…
Read MoreStop Nagging! How to Follow Up Without Being a Pest
- November 2, 2015
“Hey – when are you going to get back to me?” “So, did I get the job or what?” “Why don’t you just…
Read MoreLet Me Get This Straight: Being Overqualified is a Bad Thing?
- July 16, 2015
Hiring managers and HR professionals can be a lot like Goldilocks. They want candidates with a level of experience that’s “just right.” Fair or not,…
Read MoreWhy Didn’t I Get the Job?
- May 14, 2015
You applied with high hopes. Those hopes got even higher after you completed your interview. You wrapped up by stating how much you really wanted…
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