A friend is reentering the workforce after spending the last few years home with her son. She's more than qualified in a two very different fields and to help her decide which one to focus her job search on, she's working as a temp. This is a great opportunity for her to evaluate what she … Continue reading Career Evaluations
How to close a Job Interview, Part 2
Previously, the best advice on how to end an interview was to inquire about the process and next steps. (You can read more on How to close a Job Interview from January.) That advice is still relevant, but this recent article from Brazen Careerist has additional suggestions. To reiterate, however you choose to close the interview should be within your own comfort level and be reflective of how the interview went. You must be able to read the interviewer and determine from their body language, tone and facial expressions the correct next step.
Content: Value and Information
The opening session keynote speaker at the HUG Super Forum (I'm attending for work) made some really great points about making content work for you to gain clients or customers. AK Stout, the owner at Saying it Social, emphasized that creating fresh, new content, not only helps your SEO, but also adds value to you or your organization. She said, people aren't using search engines to find a "plumber" like they would use the yellow pages, instead they are searching for, "how to fix a leaky faucet."
What You Should Know Before Your Job Interview
The above infographic via Classes and Career is one all job seekers should memorize. Don't forget that this information is good for every person you meet from the time you walk in the door. From the secretary to the interviewer. Be sure to at least say hello and introduce yourself to the secretary and goodbye … Continue reading What You Should Know Before Your Job Interview
Comparing Job Offers
With salaries squeezed, more and more companies are offering benefits such as unlimited vacation, 401K matching and fully paid medical and dental. As this recent Mashable.com article points out, the non-monetary benefits can make up for a less than stellar salary. Some employers let employees bank vacation time and pay out for unused days at the end of the year. "A … Continue reading Comparing Job Offers