I hope in sharing my story, some of you will avoid the same situation. Like lots of recent graduates, by July 2005, I was freaking out and applying for any position that I was even remotely interested in. Unfortunately, using Monster.com, CareerBuilder.com and a few others meant, I was also unwittingly applying for job scams. … Continue reading Applicants Beware!
With more and more applications online, the previous standard of putting "negotiable" in this field becomes less of an option as the form typically looks for a specific number or range. The best advice you can get will depend on the application. If it's paper application and you can write "negotiable" or something similar and … Continue reading Minimum Salary Requirements
It's best to close an interview with questions about the next steps and where the interviewer is in the process. This Monster.com article suggest closing with, "When can I start?" This Career Confidential video state it another way, "based on what we've talked about I think this is a fantastic fit, do you agree?" You … Continue reading How to close a Job Interview
This post is for all college seniors and anyone else who is searching for a job. It's recently been brought to my attention that teaching students how to find a job is an overlooked skill at many universities. I can't promise success, but I can provide some tips that have worked for me. Make sure … Continue reading Job Search Tips