Knowing when to keep quiet!

People have a tendency to provide too much unnecessary information that can bore the interviewer or even worse, say something that jeopardizes their chances of landing the job!

So, tell me about yourself...

If you have ever been on an interview, chances are you have gotten the "Tell me about yourself" question.

Questions you should ask at the interview

A job interview should flow more like a conversation and not an interrogation or firing squad! The purpose of an interview is to see if you are a good fit for the employer's needs, but also for you to determine if the job/company/culture is a good lift for you as well.

Cold calling for employment opportunities

Did you realize that approximately 65 percent of jobs filled these days are unadvertised opportunities?

Clichés, filler and fluff

Clichés, filler and fluff ... I am not talking about cotton candy! I am referring to the meaningless and often overused filler words people seem to liberally spatter throughout their resumes.

Good comeback lines

How many times has somebody said something to you or asked you a question and your mouth blurts out something before your brain has had a chance to engage? You walk away saying to yourself, " I shoulda said..." Today, I am going to address some of those questions employers can ask that leave you kicking yourself or with your foot in your mouth

Employment and background checks

Background checks are often part of the job application process these days. These checks are often used by employers as a means of objectively evaluating a job candidate's qualifications, character and to identify potential hiring risks for safety and security reasons.

'Job Search Strategies for the Mature Professional' workshop - Aug. 3

A common concern I hear from all too many folks is "I am not getting a job because of my age."

Job clubs

Have you ever considered attending job club? What is a job club? Did you know there are several job clubs in our area?

Is your resume weak?

I'll be blunt and get to the point: If your resume has any - or heaven forbid - all of the mistakes I list below, YOU NEED TO FORMAT A NEW RESUME!