Nine Things You Should Never Do in an Interview
As a recruiter in the Staffing Industry, I spent the last four years interviewing people for all different types of positions. I have met some candidates that interviewed very well, and others that I could not wait to get out of my office. Here are a few interview tips on what NOT to do when interviewing for any position. More ...
How to Apply for Food Stamps
How you apply for food stamp benefits will vary, some, from state to state but the general guidelines and requirements are the same. Generally speaking, it's fairly painless for an eligible individual or family to apply, qualify and receive food stamp benefits but there are a few things to consider. More ...
Job Interview Tips From a Human Resources Director
This transcript from our 'Effective Interview Techniques' offers observations by a Director of Human Resources for a major international company. Her outlook from 'the other side of the desk' helps job seekers plan and prepare for their interviews. Here's what she has to say. More ...
Finding Senior Work Might Include Interview Nightmares
Imagine for a moment, that you are an intelligent and educated person that enjoyed continuous employment and career growth throughout most of your adult life. Then, suddenly, you find yourself divorced, laid-off and out of work. And, you are 60 years old! More ...
Get Unstuck - Use the Power of Volunteering
Today, many people find themselves standing at a crossroads in life. Some people feel stuck in a rut, others just feel that 'something isn't right'. Volunteering can be the key to get you moving in the right direction. More ...
Job Interviewing - Ten Tips for Success!
Whether this job interview is your first or your 51st, it never hurts to brush up on your skills and do some advance prep work to ensure success. Learn how to play up your key strengths, minimize your weaknesses, and make a great impression overall. Here are ten tips from my arsenal of career advice. More ...
Movie and TV Extras Wanted - What Type Does Someone Have to Be?
Anybody can be the right type for TV or movie extras work. Take a look at TV programs or movies and the men and women you see within the background - large, tall, short, thin, fat, every single ethnicity it is possible to think of, old, young, smart, scruffy, attractive, plain, ugly, the list is virtually endless! More ...
How to Network
When you're networking, you're going to have to sift through the people you don't want to know to get to the people you do want to know. That's just an essential part of networking, but the good news is that with practice, you'll get better at spotting the people worth knowing. More ...
How to Wear a Suit
Whether you need to wear a suit on a daily basis or just for a job interview, it is important that you know how to dress properly. More ...
The Best Jobs for College Students
Having a job while still in college can prove you are a responsible individual, give you valuable references, and earn money to cover for your expenses. Here are the best jobs for college students. More ...
Four Steps for Using LinkedIn for Your Job Search
Using LinkedIn for your job search can be a powerful tool that can help you get noticed by potential employers. Here are steps to make your LinkedIn profile work for you in your job search. More ...
Pretending You Care - The Retail Employee Handbook
I've never worked in retail, but I found this book loaded with truisms about people and society, and we all have to deal with people and society. This book is funny, but true, and easy to read, and sprinkled throughout the book are cartoons from the author's syndicated comic strip, 'Retail', which makes it even more fun to read. More ...
Ten Things to Never Put on Your Resume
A resume is not meant to be your life story. You do not have to bare your soul and share every ugly detail of your work history. Your resume is your personal sales brochure whose only purpose is to get you an interview. More ...
How to Succeed at a Job Interview
Going to job interviews is uncomfortable and stressful for everyone because the people giving the interviewing are judging you. I've gone to many job interviews. Eventually I became a manager. I've been on both sides, so I'm in a position to advise you about how to succeed at job interviewing. More ...
