3 Things You Need To Know When Preparing For A Job Interview
Photo by: The 5th Ape There is no such thing as a perfect interview but you can definitely come close. When preparing for a job interview focus on these three tips: Give Examples Try not…
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Simple Ways To Stand Out With Your Cover Letter
Photo by: Ionics There are two steps in getting a job: sending out a great resume and doing well in an interview. To be invited to an interview you need an effective resume and to…
How To Deal With Rejection After The Final Interview?
And the Winner is? Even movie stars don’t always get to finish first. Michelle McCarthy and Jessica Chastain wanted to win an Oscar this year but Octavia Spencer won instead. Were they excited when they…
Can You HANDLE The Truth?
As I sit here and write another rejection to a candidate I wonder how truthful recruiters can be or SHOULD be? Pet Peeve Being vague specifically with rejection letters really bothers me. Being vague is…
The Anatomy of an Outstanding Resume
To view full size click on image The Outstanding Resume As a recruiter I know how important a well written and professional looking resume is. I do look through hundreds of resumes and it would…
What “Following-up” Really Means
In the past few months I have had a lot people ask for my advice on various interview scenarios. Each scenario is unique because even though a recruiter asks the same interview questions to all…
Ask Dorothy: Patience Is Bitter But It’s Fruit Is Sweet
Welcome to another section of Ask Dorothy, where I post a comment or answer to questions that I have received from Twitter: @dorothyjs, my contact me page or through the comment sections of my posts.…
What Are Your Strengths?
If you read my post on the importance of adapting then you should be able to answer this question. I know you’ve heard this question asked millions of time at almost every job interview you’ve…
Nervous People Don’t Get Jobs
Do you get nervous when you have to make small talk or talk about yourself, for instance during an interview, with people you don’t know? Well you’re not alone. Interview Weakness I have been coaching…