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Tips & Resources

• Interviewing Tips

  How To Prepare For An InterviewRemember, first impression equals perception so professional dress, polished shoes and no perfume or cologne;Take in support information to prove what you have achieved;Don't assume they know everything or have read... learn more »

• Behaviorial Based Interviewing

  Behavioral Interviews Require New Approach By Candidates... As the staffing of companies has become harder in an era of record low unemployment, the cost of choosing the wrong candidate for a managerial or sales job is estimated by some employers at ... learn more »

• 30 Things You Should Know About Interviewing

  Somebody once said, "Nothing is more uncommon than common sense."  Accordingly, here are 30 things I think common sense should dictate:1)  Leave for the interview with plenty of time to spare for the unexpected:  traffic jam,... learn more »

• Watch Your Body Language

  Body language reveals a lot about your character, particularly your attentiveness to and respect for the person you're speaking to.  While body language sends a subtle message, it's one that your boss will certainly pick up.  Follow... learn more »

• Fatal Resume Errors

  If you’re looking for a new job this year, be prepared for some competition. Twenty-seven percent of human resource (HR) managers say they receive more than 50 resumes, on average, for each open position.  More than one-in-ten (13 percent)... learn more »

• Quiz: Are You Burned Out On Your Job?

  It's been a while since you've felt the exhilaration that comes with starting a new job. And you're wondering: "Has that professional spark been extinguished or is it flickering faintly, waiting to be reignited?"  Take this... learn more »

• What Can You Recommend To Recent College Grads Looking For Employment?

  Apply the same work ethic, standards and diligence you expect to employ once you’ve entered the workforce, start with an open mind and make sure you’ve done your homework.  We recommend beginning job seekers to:Define career goals an... learn more »

• What Advice Can Be Offered To Retired Baby Boomers Seeking Employment?

  Tips for Baby Boomers Seeking Employment after Retirement Before you seek out employment, have a clear idea of how much you want to work, how far you’re willing to commute, and how much flexibility you require.  You won’t be happy if... learn more »

• How Do I Get My Boss To Help Me Reach My Career Development Goals?

  Who's Responsible For Employee Career Development?answerQUEST Survey Highlights Need for More Frequent CommunicationHollywood, FL – Most employees get few opportunities to discuss career development with their bosses – at least that&r... learn more »

• 5 Ways To Successfully Negotiate A Salary

  In the job search process, many people tend to be the most anxious about interviews.  But, for some people, an equally frightening part of the job search is the salary negotiation process.Talking about money is something that can make even the m... learn more »

• 18 Ways To Impress A New Employer

  It can take four to 14 months to find the right job... and fewer than 90 days to lose it.  According to executive coach Linda Seale, most professional and managerial dismissals are due to failure to understand and fit into a company’s cult... learn more »

• Weighing The Job Offer

  A number of factors come under consideration when you're making a decision about a job offer.  Obviously there's "the package"—but putting the monetary value of the position aside for one moment, there are other aspects o... learn more »

• 10 Reasons To Never Accept A Counteroffer

  A recruiter has approached you, or you've answered an ad in the paper.  Or, a colleague you spoke with at an association meeting, shared information that caused you to look into another opportunity.  You've gone through the intervie... learn more »

• 10 Tips About Working With Recruiters

  Working with a recruiter is one of the best ways to fast-forward your career. It's a one-on-one relationship with a career professional.You may have an accountant, a lawyer and a doctor to handle particular areas of your life - why not have a car... learn more »

• Stay Current, Be Coachable

  In sports, star athletes who resist taking orders from the coach are a detriment to the entire team.  Good coaches either bench such players or kick them off the team!In the business arena, being coachable means more than following orders—... learn more »

• Warning: Social Networking Can Be Hazardous to Your Job Search

  That cute, affable guy who brags of his drunken exploits on FaceBook.com may be meeting a lot of other partiers online, but he's probably not getting added to the "friends" lists of many corporate recruiters.  A recent study by the... learn more »

• 8 Ways To Research Your Prospective Employer

  The amount of knowledge you have about a potential employer, and on the industry in which you hope to work can give you a competitive edge.  This pertains both to making initial contact with employers and before going on interviews. Having the i... learn more »

• Sample Resignation Letter

  Date Dear (Supervisor):This letter is to inform you that I will be resigning from (Company) to pursue a new opportunity.  My last date of employment will be (date).  I will continue to support the projects assigned to me until that tim... learn more »