“I’m concerned that you’re overqualified for this position.” Too many of my mid-life job seeking clients have heard
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Interviews, Job Search, Job Search Strategies, Skills
I can still remember my first interview. I was competing for one of four secondary school residencies offered in Florida.
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Employers are looking for employees that have the specific skills sets required for a position. The best way to demonstrate
Each interview is different but almost all will ask these questions in some form. This article describes five difficult questions
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It’s easy to get overwhelmed when faced with a long term job search. Most job seekers experience times when their
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When I was directing a career center, one of the most common complaints I heard from recruiters was that the
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In past articles I have evangelized the necessity of being the best prepared candidate to land the job. The second
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Are you dressed appropriately? No not your Sunday best, dress for the job you want. Do you arrive a few
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For experienced professionals, one of the most dreaded questions is “What are your salary expectations?” There is a lot of
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If you haven’t conducted a job search in the last few years, the rules are very different. Although interviews come
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Here are a few interview ‘gaffs’ that can cost you the job. You didn’t ask for the job. Recruiters are
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What salary are you seeking (or how much did you make at your last job)? What is the best time
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Behavioral interviews are often dreaded by job seekers but they present you with the opportunity to demonstrate your capabilities in
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