The current economic climate and changing job market has started to alter the types of questions employers ask in an interview. With hundreds of Internet pages dedicated to types of interview questions and all listing the same “general” type questions (what are your strengths, where do you see yourself…
When you know you're right and your boss is wrong, figuring out whether to speak up can betricky. But if you handle it adeptly, disagreeing with your boss can actually make you a more valuable employee. Of course, if you do it wrong, it can make you a less…
For some, the idea of starting a job search seems positively overwhelming. Or maybe you’ve been doing a little searching here and there, and can’t find any big momentum. Now you sense the impending cusp of the new year, but you’re not sure how you’re going…
You know networking is one of the most effective ways to land a job. When you have a referral, it's more likely that someone will review your résumé, and you are statistically more likely to win an interview when someone you know suggests your name for…
As every job seeker is only too aware, the job market isn’t great at the moment. With continued reports of unemployment being at record highs, it is easy to feel disheartened and hopeless if you’re looking for a job. Here are some of the most…
Like work itself, the job search can be stressful and riddled with anxiety. In turn, we tend to make mistakes that extend our hunt for that next gig… and keep us unemployed much long than necessary. Avoid these 10 common job search mistakes, and keep…
120 seconds. That’s how long it takes for an interviewer to decide whether they want to hire you or not. First impressions set the tone for the interview and in the majority of cases, once that impression is set, it is not usually turned around.…
Meredith Lavine, Artfulresumes.com: For starters, never say that you don't have a weakness or that you can't think of one. This is received poorly by interviewers. Everyone has weaknesses. Saying that you are a hard worker or a perfectionist are also trite. The other suggestion…
Meredith Lavine, Artfulresumes.com: If you are looking to make a change to a different sort of librarianship, we suggest coming at it from a few different angles. Set up introductions and ask for an informational interview or the opportunity to job shadow or even propose…
Meredith Lavine, Artfulresumes.com: Networking with people who are in or who know others in the area of interest is the first step. Make a list of contacts and a list of libraries you wish to work for and look up those names in professional association…