How to Change Old Habits and Adopt New Ones
Old habits die hard and new habits can be difficult to sustain. Change is tough. Change requires willpower, determination, and effort. Change is necessary if you’re planning to adopt winning habits, particularly those that seem “foreign” to you or take you out of your “comfort zone.” Winners, high achievers, and super-star performers all have adopted winning habits – habits that the average performer ...
Continue Reading10 Ways to Make the Most of an Informational Interview
Don’t have any prospects for a job interview? Try setting up some informational interviews. A great way to grow your network and gain knowledge, informational interviews can be a gateway to your next professional opportunity. Use these tips to maximize their potential and drive your career forward. First of all, some of you might be wondering, “What is an informational ...
Continue Reading16 Job Search Errors You Could Be Making
From hiring managers who see your mistakes over and over, here are 16 common job search mistakes to avoid — and some of them may surprise you. 1. You don’t keep your options open “Candidates tend to think that if they interview for a job they will get an offer, so they do not apply and interview for multiple positions,” ...
Continue ReadingA Cover Letter = A Powerful Selling Tool
The need to accompany a professional resume with a cover letter is as basic as offering a handshake, signing a card, saying thank you or the greeting at the beginning or end of a phone call. All may be taken for granted as a common courtesy, but you can be assured that by omitting any of the above, you will miss an opportunity to ...
Continue ReadingInterview Prep for New Grads
Map Your Way to Your First Job The best way to ace your next interview is to make sure you’re prepared. Follow these steps to get ready. Research the Company/Organization in Depth Your interviewer will expect you to know quite a bit about his organization. So at a minimum, browse the organization’s Web site, read as many of its marketing ...
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