Job Search
Why You Didn’t Get the Job – Really
You interviewed for the perfect position. It was a perfect fit for you. You presented all of your qualifications in great detail. You told illuminating anecdotes that documented your achievements. You may even be the greatest candidate to have ever crossed their threshold. Yet you didn’t get the job. Why? The answer is simple – because it’s not about you. I know this sounds cold, but read on.
Facebook Faux Pas
Facebook privacy concerns are back in the news with the announcement of its new enhancements and collaboration tools. The reality is that anything you put on web will be accessible to someone, and Facebook is no exception.
Good News on the Hiring Front
The tide may be turning for the Executive Employment Market.
64% of executive recruiters expect the executive employment market to improve during the next 6 months (the highest level since May 2008)
56% indicated they expect employers to leverage the current economic climate by “trading up” with new hires for existing management roles
Oddball Interview Questions
The folks at glassdoor.com have compiled their list of 2009’s most unusual interview questions, and there are some doozies! My favorite is ”If you were a brick in a wall which brick would you be and why?” I’m fascinated with all the permutations of where and why. See all the questions at http://bit.ly/5Os9o8
26 Things To Do Before You Start Your Job Search
The New Year is traditionally a time of new beginnings, and if a rash of current surveys is to be believed, over 50% of the workforce – at all levels and across industries – will be seeking new career opportunities in the new year. Whether you’ll be actively looking or just want to be prepared when opportunity knocks, now is a great time to review the past year, document accomplishments and update your resume.
26 Things To Do Before You Start Your Job Search – #26
#26. Check the status of your flex spending and health savings accounts. Maybe you need to schedule that lasix procedure before you leave?
26 Things To Do Before You Start Your Job Search – #24
#24. Dig out and review your employment agreement and / or non-compete. Understand your liabilities, obligations and limitations. Schedule a review with your attorney if you’re unclear about their impact.
26 Things To Do Before You Start Your Job Search – #23
#23. If you’ve been fired or let go prepare a one sentence explanation that is succinct and brief. Practice saying it out loud until you can state it clearly, without emotion or defensiveness. This is important. Nothing derails an interview faster than whining about how you’ve been mistreated.
26 Things To Do Before You Start Your Job Search – #22
#22. Brush up on interview techniques. Prepare and rehearse your answers to the perennial interview questions: “Tell me about yourself” “What are you looking for” “Why are you looking” “Why did you leave your last position?” “What are your salary requirements?”
26 Things To Do Before You Start Your Job Search – #21
#21. Practice your elevator speech.