13 Mistakes Veterans Make with Their Federal Job Searches
Veterans have all the chances to get a position in the federal sector, as the unemployment rate is much lower for the military than that for the civilians.
An Interviewing Mistake That Will Cost You the Job
The key is to do your homework and articulate why your skill sets add the most value for THIS job at THIS company.
3 Necessary Strategies To Help You Master Any Interview
There are numerous blogs discussing the art of interviewing, the do’s, the don’ts, the secrets, and so forth. While there are numerous resources (free and paid) on the internet, many people still struggle with the art of interviewing.
The #1 Skill for Nailing Your Interview
The #1 Skill for Nailing Your Interview RACHEL BEOHM Rachel Beohm is a nonverbal communications coach and trainer for FORTE, a consulting firm located in Portland, Oregon, Few things in life are as nerve-wracking as The Job Interview. It’s almost worse than a blind...
Win the Interview: How to Ace the 6-second Resume Test
We hear it all the time: the average recruiter spends six seconds scanning your resume. That’s right, six seconds decides your future. So how to you pass this test? How do you, second by second, impress a recruiter enough to earn a second look – and perhaps win the...
Increase Confidence by Improving Your Interview Look
By Leia O’Connell, MSW Contributor, Career Coach Traditional interview advice should not be a surprise to any job seeker; wear professional clothes, show up on time, don’t finish the lunch you were just eating in the car while being asked about work experience. These...
How “Passion” Might Sink Your Job Interview
“Sarah” was pretty upset. “Karin, I thought the interview was in the bag. The owner seemed pleased, and I had great stories for all his behavior-based questions. But I just got an email telling me that was concerned that I might not have enough enthusiasm for...
The “Privederal” Resume – There’s No Such Thing
By Rachel Dhaliwal Contributor, Career Coach A common misconception I see as a career coach is the idea that a person can write one resume that will serve him in pursuing both private and federal job opportunities. I have come to refer to this type of resume as the...
Pre-Interview Assessments Can Decrease Discrimination
Every company wants to minimize its exposure to litigation and discrimination which has become a hot button issue as employment discrimination claims continue to rise. The good news is that if an employer implements best practices with regard to avoiding...