Congratulations! You’ve gotten through to the second-round interview! You’ve convinced your interviewer that you deserve another chance. But wait, haven’t you already said everything to prove you’re the best candidate? What more could they possibly want? In a second-round interview the candidate pool is much smaller and the interviewer is now looking for you to prove, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that you are the one to choose. In prepping for your second-round interview, here are some things to consider: How to Prepare for a Second-Round Interview.  read more »

Starting a new job, and in particular, the first few days, can be nerve racking. Not knowing anyone, wondering what everyone is thinking of you, worried you will make stupid mistakes, not knowing what you are doing and maybe feeling like a fraud! All these negative thoughts can cast a dark cloud over what can be an exciting time, and quite possibly the start to a positive new chapter in your life. So, how do you get to make the most of this new start, turning down the anxiety to a healthy, low adrenaline level, so as not to just muddle through the first few days in a blurry, stress-filled haze? Coping with New Job Anxiety.  read more »

Job seekers these days toe a fine line. We’re told to tout our education, work experience and skill set. But when it comes down to actually doing those things, we tend to fall into two categories: too humble or overly cocky. When you’re interviewing for a job, you want to be neither of these things. Rather, you want to project that you are capable and a perfect fit for the job. You want to make the impression that you can move seamlessly from the interview to your desk in the office. You want to display confidence in an interview. So how do you get to this place as an interviewer and avoid common mistakes in the interview, like being too humble or cocky? Mastering Confidence In an Intervew.  read more »

Although networking is essential to gain more professional relationships and advance our careers, not everyone has jumped on the network bandwagon. Whether you choose not to network due to lack of time, unwillingness to meet others, impatience, or a lack of confidence, networking doesn’t have to be dull. Networking can actually be a lot of fun. Here are some ideas on how to nurture your network so you can build stronger relationships: 5 Fun Ways To Nurture Your Network.  read more »

Some people meticulously write their resume but then treat their cover letter as an afterthought, resulting in a mistake-riddled, dull and underperforming document. It is important to ensure your job search tool kit is fully equipped with high-quality, well-honed marketing messages that are blunder-free. Read on for four mistakes you’re probably making and remedies you can use today: 4 Cover Letter Blunders And How To Fix Them.  read more »

Job seekers are very familiar with the time commitment and stress of searching for a new job. When performing your job search, you can spend hours upon hours perfecting your resume and cover letter, applying for jobs, and waiting to hear feedback from recruiters. However, after you’ve applied for 10 or 15 jobs and haven’t heard from a single company, it’s easy to become discouraged about your search. Read on for four reasons you might not be getting a call back: 4 Reasons Recruiters Don’t Call Back.  read more »