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For some, the question “Have you ever been fired?” can inspire a pit in the stomach when the answer to that question is “Yes”.  You may be among an unfortunate bunch who had a horrific experience at a company (or with a certain coworker or boss), ending in a not so ideal ending.  And whether [...]

Welcome back to our second installment of tips for improving your networking skills.  Last time we discussed the importance of taking the time to really establish a meaningful connection with someone and of exchanging stories with the person you’re speaking to.  Both of these things help make you more memorable and create a basis for [...]

You’ve prepared well for your job interview: You researched the company, answered all of their questions thoroughly, and made a great impression. But before you run home and indulge in a celebratory box of Fig Newtons, there’s still one more thing you have to do to complete the interview process: write a thank you letter. [...]

One of the most common interview questions that clients ask me for help in answering is a bold question, and of course relates to cost.  The question is,” What are your salary expectations?”   There really is no standard correct answer, however when you do answer this question the employer is listening carefully, it comes [...]

Resumes have traditionally been used to communicate the facts of your education and training that qualify you for job openings. More recently, job seekers have tried spicing up their resumes by using colored paper, fancy fonts, and other flourishes. Although artistically appealing, none of these approaches is effective in getting an interview. The most effective [...]

You are job hunting for the first time, you’re looking while in another position or you have been laid off and need to find work sooner rather than later. If your resume needs the once over, who do you turn to? Too often individuals turn to those closest to them, family, friends and trusting co-workers [...]

1. Age Inappropriate: How old are you? What year were you born? When did you graduate from high school? Appropriate: Before hiring, asking if you are over the minimum age for the hours or working conditions. After hiring, verifying same with a birth certificate or other ID, and asking age on insurance forms. 2.Citizenship Inappropriate: [...]

Glad to meet you! I had the good fortune to sit down with a friend of mine recently, and he was not feeling so well in his job search.  He let me know that he is not getting as many interviews as he wants, so we had a discussion, and it was a good one [...]

Many times when a client comes in to ask for assistance, the first item they want to ask is if I think this is the right job for them.   My first question back to them is,  ”What do you think about it?  Do you think this is the right job for you to apply to?” [...]

Executive Career Moves 10 Tips on Acing Your Next Telephone Interview ©Irene Becker, www.justcoachit.com Focus on developing rapport and credibility, and understanding next step in the employer’s interviewing/hiring process 1. Position yourself for success. Relax. Get ready. Remember to talk directly into the mouthpiece. Hold the receiver approximately three inches from the mouth, not below [...]