Originally authored by April Klimkiewicz at Bliss Evolution Rocked the job interview ? Congrats! But getting the offer isn’t necessarily in the bag. Learn the 5 steps on how to follow up after an interview in a way that 1. demonstrates you’re interested in the position, but 2. isn’t too pushy that it feels annoying to your potential new employer. This way, you have a much better chance of getting ...
Originally authored by Maria Bashi at Ms. Career Girl When you’re applying for your dream job , you obviously want to do all you can to make a good first impression with recruiters and ensure you stand out from the crowd. Since your resume and cover letter are typically the first things hiring managers see from you, you have to nail these documents. Sadly, many people lose their chance at top ...
Originally authored by April Klimkiewicz at Bliss Evolution Thinking about how to present yourself for an upcoming interview is daunting. There are a lot of factors that will influence if you get the offer or not, and there is a fine line between psyching yourself up and psyching yourself out. Imagine the tables are turned and you’re the one making the hiring decisions. You’re in a position of ...
Originally authored by Nathalie Fisher at Ms. Career Girl Blog You get nervous in interviews, and you know that it’s normal, but you wish you could just go in and not have to worry about whether they like you or not. You want to just give your answers and be confident that things will work out in your favor. Interviews are high-pressure situations, and when we find ourselves here, our brains ...
Originally authored by Mary Warriner at Mary Warriner Blog Listen up and be present during your interview. It may seem like an obvious statement, but so many people are nervous or thinking about what to say next that they aren’t listening to what the interviewer is telling them. BE PREPARED Before heading to the interview, do a little research and prepare yourself. Read the job description ...
Originally authored by April Klimkiewicz at Bliss Evolution You’ve been fired. Or you see the way that things are going at work, and you’re worried about being laid off. It doesn’t always have to do with competence, but how do you prove your worth after something like this happens? Let’s discuss how to bounce back after getting fired. How do you let a future employer know you were fired, but that ...
Originally authored by April Klimkiewicz at Bliss Evolution It’s been said that FEAR is False Evidence Appearing Real. So rather than buy into believing the false evidence at face value and catastrophizing, a current situation or future potential outcome, it’s important to take a step back. One of the big reasons people don’t leave jobs is they can’t imagine they’ll find a job doing what they ...
Originally authored by Mary Warriner at Mary Warriner START WITH THE RESUME BASICS If you don’t get these right, you’re in trouble from first glance. You want to utilize a clean format, include your name and professional email address and “spellcheck, spellcheck, spellcheck.” Says Kelly Navarro, Senior Technical Recruiter. I don’t recommend one type of resume over another, it really depends on ...
Originally authored by Tatiana Rehmova at Ms. Career Girl Hundreds of people a day ask Google the most common resume question: “How long should it be?” There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. You wouldn’t use the same resume to apply to be a VP of Finance at a Fortune 500 company as you would to make sandwiches somewhere. But for people with under 10 years of experience, one page is almost always ...
Originally authored by Maria Bashi at Ms. Career Girl Career choice is one of the most important decisions of your life. Which is why choosing the right career can be an extremely difficult decision. You have hundreds of options at your disposal. You can be a doctor, a pilot, an engineer, an actor or a salesperson. All these career options come with their own benefits. You should ideally pick one ...