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greatest weakness
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May 16, 2012, No comments

Do you know what your greatest weakness is?  Does the thought of getting asked this question in the job interview make you uncomfortable just thinking about it? If the question …

happy enough to get the job

Are You Happy Enough to Get The Job?

May 15, 2012, No comments

Most people think if they have the right skills and a desire to do the work they are a shoe in for a job opening.  But, attitude can be one ...

Advice from mom

Some of the Best Career Advice Starts with Mom

May 11, 2012, No comments

With Mother’s Day right around the corner, we asked all of you what advice or lessons your mothers had shared with you in regards to your career ...

why are you looking for a job

The “Why are You Looking for a Job” Interview Question

May 8, 2012, 2 Comments

“Why are you looking for a job?” “Why did you leave your last position?” “Why are you looking to leave your current posi ...

  • disappointed job seeker
    The Plight of the Disappointed Job Seeker
    May 7, 2012, No comments

    As a job seeker, there are moments throughout the job search and interview process that can be frustrating, sometimes downright maddening, testing your patience and your composure.  If you’ve been ...

  • Interview Funk
    15 Ways to Get Out of an Interview Funk
    May 4, 2012, 1 Comment

    Are your interviews feeling a little stale?  Whether you’re going on your first interview, you are a passive candidate who hasn’t brushed up on your skills, or you’ve been in ...

  • Questions that Kill Your Interview
    Questions That Can Kill Your Interview
    May 2, 2012, 1 Comment

    There’s that moment at the end of almost every interview, when things are being wrapped up and you have one last opportunity with the recruiter or hiring manager to leave ...

  • illusions of the interview
    Illusions of the Interview Process
    April 27, 2012, 3 Comments

    No matter how much preparation and research a candidate may do before an interview, or how much interaction they might have with a company prior to meeting with them, there ...