Wondering who you’re up against for that job interview? Probably half a dozen other candidates. A recent telephone survey of advertising and marketing executives found that the employers met with a lucky seven applicants on average before filling an open position in their department. The poll, commissioned by the Creative Group and conducted by market [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Job Seeker Tips’
September 1, 2010
Make a first-class impression your first day on the job
The first day on a new job can be overwhelming. The new hire has to interact with hordes of unknown co-workers, customers or clients, figure out the responsibilities that go with the new job, and learn the layout of a new work space. Career coaches offer tips on how to have a first-class first day: [...]
August 23, 2010
Hiring managers share secrets of landing a job
Ever wonder what the human resources folks collectively have to say in regards to landing a job? Over the past couple years at Capital Area Michigan Works! we have compiled what we call “Straight Talk” from employers. We’ve shared these tips and comments with our staff and job seekers, and now we’d like to share [...]
August 23, 2010
Finding a ‘bridge job’ while career is on hold
Workers who haven’t been in a long-term job search find it hard to understand why people can’t just “get a ‘B’ job.” “Why don’t they go work at McDonald’s or something?” is a frequent retort. Why? Because they’re not getting hired. I’ve had countless job hunters tell me they’ve applied at the Walmarts, the Home [...]
August 16, 2010
7 Tips on What to Wear to an Interview
“What should I wear to the job interview?” It’s a common question. And one that fills people with angst. After all, job interviews are few and faaaaar between these days. And you could blow your big opportunity by not putting as much thought into what you wear as you put into your resume. Thankfully, we’re [...]
August 16, 2010
Six Job Hunting Myths Debunked
With the national unemployment rate hovering around 9.5%, finding a job can seem like an endless search. While experts agreed the labor market is less than friendly right now, there are steps candidates can take to increase their chances of finding employment. “The state of the economy does not indicate how your job search will [...]
August 9, 2010
How to ACE the Second Job Interview
Congratulations! If you made it through your first job interview and got called for a second you should be feeling pretty good. This means you’re high on the list of candidates to fill the position you’re targeting. The hiring manager is interested in you and wants to spend a little more time with you before [...]
August 9, 2010
For job interviews, prepare for unexpected
In any aspect of job searching, be it resume development, the application process or researching a prospective employer, preparation is critical. But, how can you prepare for the unexpected? Specifically, how can you be ready for questions that come up during an actual interview and be confident in providing answers that will enhance your chances [...]
August 1, 2010
Expert advice for jobseekers
From older workers feeling job discrimination to younger employees wanting to switch careers, job seekers want advice. Career counseling expert Terri Carpenter of the Sacramento Employment and Training Agency offers some guidance. Here’s a sampling of Carpenter’s recent advice for job seekers: Q. I have been out of work for some time now, except for [...]
August 1, 2010
Working best: Interviewing for your first ‘real’ job
Q: I’ve just graduated from college and am actively looking for my first “real” job. The job market is much tighter than I thought it would be. I have an interview next week for a job I’d really like, but my résumé is really a listing of part-time jobs, internships, and college activities. How can [...]
