Dress Right for Your Interview
When you know you look great, your confidence soars. So it makes sense to take the time to dress carefully for your important interviews. Your appearance is a big component of your interviewer’s first impression of you so it’s worth the effort to make sure you are looking wonderful. In general this means you should […]
5 Secrets for a Great Phone Interview
Telephone interviews are popular for a first screening interview. Many companies choose this method for first interviews for prospective interns. Arranging for candidates to fly or drive in is expensive and can be time-consuming for everyone. This first meeting might be with a company recruiter. It can last between 20 minutes to an hour. Your […]
Students: Start your Networking Engine!
If you are a college student, I suspect that you are starting to think about your next internship position. While most students go straight for the internet, I urge you to consider using the best sources possible to help you land your coveted next position. The internet has it’s place but use it wisely. The […]
A Great Gift for Granny: Being Connected
It’s not always easy to think of the right gift for Grandma or Grandpa because they always seem to have everything they need. Consider giving them the gift of connectedness this holiday season. My 78 year old mother joined Facebook and got her first email account on the same day last month. Her first reaction […]
Niche Job Boards Can be Nice
I am not normally a fan of job boards because I gravitate towards networking and relationship building to find opportunities of any kind. My tool of choice is LinkedIn. However, the fact remains that there are times when you may need to use a job board in your search. Not all companies, recruiters or hiring […]
The Best Networking Question to Ask
Last week I photographed several speakers at an event. I just used my iPhone and they came out great. After each speaker finished, I approached them with my card and asked if they would like the photographs emailed to them or posted to social media. Each speaker was delighted and wanted to stay in touch. […]
