Take Rejection Letters in Stride

As you arrive home and pick up the mail, you scan through the routine stack of bills and solicitations, and then stop. Buried in the middle is an envelope from the company you recently interviewed with. Your heart sinks, and…

When the Interviewer Talks too Much

There are many books written to assist the job seeker with successful interview techniques. It is difficult to anticipate, however, whether the actual interview experience will be the process that you prepared for. While it is a must to prepare…

Job Hunters Interviewing Quiz

Here’s a quiz to see how prepared you are to be successful in your interviewing efforts. Answer True or False to each question. The answer and an explanation are listed below. 1. T or F: If you know that the…

Recovering A Lost Opportunity

David, a successful manager in his field, was a top contender for a desirable position. After an extensive and exhausting job search campaign, he finally felt that this particular opportunity was right for him. David was very confident that he…

Pre-Interview Jitters

Do you suffer from pre-interview jitters? Most candidates do, in one form or another.  It is natural to be both excited and nervous before an interview.  You want to do well and have them like you.  And, when there is…

Surviving A Group Interview

Ask any candidate what is the most challenging type of interview he or she has experienced, and the answer is likely to be the group interview. Even the most confident interviewer will admit that the reaction to a barrage of…

Salary Strategies

Interviewing for a job is stressful enough, but when it comes to discussing money, most everyone is uncomfortable.  How do you respond to that inevitable question, “What are your salary requirements?” If you price yourself too high, you’ll eliminate yourself…