Your resume gets your foot in the door, but it's up to you to ace the job interview. You need to wear the right clothes, say the right things and present yourself the right way. The slightest mistake---even something as simple as a displeasing accent---can sink you during a job interview, so be sure to check out our slideshows, expert advice and free tips to help you knock your next job interview out of the park.
Headhunter Hiring Secrets
Most people think of games as fun entertainment. But searching for a job and getting hired is a game too, and it's one that many people have been playing for far too long in these tough economic times. And one of the big problems is many of … Read more...
How to Identify Your Greatest Professional Accomplishment
When I help prepare people for interviews, they inevitably ask how to respond to the "What is your greatest weakness?" question. It's important to be able to identify and discuss something you are actively improving regarding your … Read more...
How to Revisit Salary After Accepting a Lowball Offer
It becomes incumbent on you to talk to the CIO and let him know -- and it’s best to let him know in writing -- what you recall you had talked about as your compensation before this other compensation showed up. So there’s a disparity of X … Read more...
When & How to Negotiate a Signing Bonus
So, you're financially behind the proverbial eight ball and want the employer to come up with some upfront money to make it easier for you to live and work. I suggest you use something I often recommend to clients called called "The Old … Read more...
Salary Negotiation Tactics Are Good, Gimmicks Are Bad
Mapping out negotiation strategies and having a plan prior to a job interview is a good thing. Preparation will always be key. But there is a fine line between strategy and gimmickry. Jack Chapman, our resident salary and negotiation … Read more...
How to Get Around Salary Boxes on an Online Job Application
You've seen them and you hate them. The box you come up against during an online job application that makes you specify a salary requirement with a numeric value. Despite all the experts telling you not to talk salary too soon, this process … Read more...
How Introverts Can Get Noticed and Get Ahead at Work
Are you shy at work? Timid? Is your fear of group meetings and public speaking overwhelming? If so, you might be an introvert and your shy nature and aversion of the spotlight is likely holding you back from that raise or promotion. Nancy … Read more...
How to Look and Act Like a Millionaire Even If You're Not
Like it or not, money is power. And if you want to be included in powerful circles, you need to look and act the part. But how can you look and act like a millionaire without the millions? Enter Vicky Oliver, whose brand new book "The … Read more...
When Employers Want Salary Requirements Up Front, Make Them a Deal
You find a job you really like, but they want your salary requirements even before you talk to a hiring manager. You know you should hold off talk of compensation until there's a job offer on the table, but if you go that route you might … Read more...
How to Positively Discuss Salary History
Talking about salary is always tricky. Bring it up too soon and you might screen yourself out of an interview. Put it off too late and you could be at a disadvantage towards the end. And sometimes---as is the case with this week's … Read more...
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