Looking for a job is a job in itself. In today’s economy the job market is very competitive. Here are a few tips on how to stand out to employers that may help you land that job you’ve been after. First off you need a well written , eye catching resume. Download a template…
If you are called in for a job interview, you have a unique opportunity to showcase your skills, personality, and training. In theory, an interview is your chance to persuade an employer to hire you instead of any of the other candidates for the position. If this is a position that you really want, it…
With the unemployment rate in Arizona 9.7% in May 2010, the scene was slightly brighter in the Phoenix metropolitan statistical area (MSA), where the jobless rate was 9.2%. Since nobody knows how strong the current economic recovery will be, anyone who is making career plans should be aware of which jobs have the strongest growth…
Finding a job these days is hard enough. Once you have found one that you like it is always a good idea to practice ways to keep it. With the job market at a low, employers can be real picky. Here are a few tips to help you keep the job you have. One…
I spent much of my 40-year career interviewing people for various reasons. As manager of a large company PR and advertising division, I probably interviewed at least 40 applicants a year. The job openings included both clerical and professional levels, including editorial, ad copywriting, graphic art, photography and videography. Also, unlike most interviewers whose task…
After two layoffs in 14 months, I was fortunate to be called for about a dozen interviews and offered more than one job, so I wanted to share some of what I did that worked so well. Some of it comes from my own observations, and some directly from employers. 1. Don’t slow down and…
The poor economy (covid crisis), layoffs, doors closing everywhere has created an overwhelming wave of job-seekers . If you are one of those scouring the want ads and enduring interview after interview, you may be asking yourself what you are doing wrong. I am in charge of the interviewing and hiring process for my…
