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American Employers Prefer ‘Excited’ Candidates in Job Interviews
Should you be calm and collected, or animated and excited, when you show up for a job interview? This is important because how you appear to your interviewer may influence the hiring decision, according to a new study. The study suggests that only Westerners correlate excitement with a successful candidate. For the study, Jeanne Tsai,… Read More
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10 Steps to a Successful Interview: Tips From Stony Brook University Career Center
1. Know yourself Who knows you better than you? Who knows your strengths and weaknesses, skills and abilities, goals and dreams, setbacks, bounce-backs, and accomplishments better than you? Take time to think deeply about these aspects of yourself. Recall experiences where you demonstrated those skills — at school, on the job, at the internship, within… Read More
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Salary Negotiation Tips: From a Dreaded Confrontation to a Doable Conversation
Salary negotiation (or asking for a raise) can be scary, but what needs to be done must be done. You shouldn’t settle for less than you deserve, and you shouldn’t fear asking for more if you truly believe that you deserve it. Remember, your salary is a compensation for your work, a reflection of your… Read More
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6 Tips for a Resume That Brings High Salaries
What is the purpose of your resume? Do you write it to get invited to a job interview? Wrong. You write it to indicate a professional value and let hiring managers see your cost as an expert. If you can sell your skills via a resume, it won’t be a problem to do that at… Read More
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The Complete Cover Letter Guide for College Students
Whether you are applying for an internship while in school or a job after graduation, you will need a resume and a cover letter. It is best to prepare a resume first and then the cover letter, as you will be using information from your resume in your cover letter. Employers receive hundreds and thousands… Read More
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How to Write A ‘Thank-You’ Email After an Interview
A lot has changed about the job interview process over the past few years. Now you can be asked to participate in a phone or video interview and even for proof that you’re qualified for the job. But there is one thing that hasn’t changed, and that is the need to send a thank-you note… Read More
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Top 10 Questions College Students Should Ask Employers During Job Interviews
An interview is a two-way street. The interviewer is asking you questions to learn about you and your skills. In return, you need to ask questions about the position and the company to make sure that this is the right job for you. If you don’t ask questions, you run the risk of giving the… Read More
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12 Typical Job Interview Questions: How to Answer Them
Securing a job would be so much easier if you know the questions a hiring manager will ask in your next interview. Well, we’ll give you the next best thing: a list of the most commonly asked questions and answers! Common Job Interview Questions Memorizing answers for an interview question is not recommended, but you… Read More
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6 Interview Tips That Will Help Get You the Job
Job interviews never seem to get easier, no matter how many of them you’ve been through. You are meeting new people, and have to sell yourself and your skills, all while being enthusiastic during each interview. You have to make a great first impression, have knowledge of your target company, and of course, know exactly… Read More
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6 Tips for College Seniors on Finding Your First Job
If you’re a college senior, finding your first job can be very tough. But it is not impossible. You will need to pursue jobs actively by finding connections and networking, which will help you expand your opportunities of finding a job. [divider] Here are 6 tips to help you get started on your job search. … Read More
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The Complete Resume Guide for College Students – 12 Rules for Resume Perfection!
Are you ready to apply for an internship while in college, or for a job after graduation? Are you confused by the advice you’ve been given or read online? There is so much information out there, but I believe college students will do well if they just follow these 12 rules. Rule #1 – Assemble… Read More
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Resume Tips: How to Grab the Recruiter’s Attention
The job market has never been so competitive as it is these days. Recruiters receive hundreds of resumes and don’t have the time to read each one of them carefully and thoroughly. Usually, they simply skim through resumes and pay more attention to them only if they are interesting enough. That’s why you have to… Read More
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The Interview: What to Say and What to Leave Out
Congratulations! You’ve been offered an interview. Whether it’s for a job in your field after graduation or an internship for the summer before your junior year, it’s a considerable step in the right direction. Being offered the interview feels great until the anxiety sets in. While there’s no reason to feel nervous, it’s important to… Read More
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How to Make Job Offers Come Your Way
Sometimes the best way to find a job is by letting it come to you. The main idea is this: Do visible things that people in the community you want to enter will value, and involve them in that process. Done effectively, you do things you enjoy and employers who see you enjoying building value… Read More
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How to End Up With A Job You Love
You just finished a job interview and your interviewer asks you if you have any questions. Most people use the prompt to show off what they know about the company. What a wasted opportunity! An interview is your chance to learn about the company so you know what you’re getting into, and also a chance… Read More
