Here are 10 tips for interview success. 1. First impressions count Greet your interviewer with a smile and firm handshake. Give eye contact. Try to make small talk during the walk from the reception area to the interview room. Liz Anderson, a human resources manager says, “You have to sell yourself before you can…
With the job market so competitive, it may be unusual to have two job offers to choose from. In an article in Chronicle, Emma Thornton explored the dilemma she faced. As Emma indicated, the decisions you make can have long-term ramifications for your career and your future happiness. This article explores some of the questions to…
In today’s competitive jobs market, it’s more important than ever to make a good first impression. This can often be your CV, so it needs to be putting across the right messages, with the right presentation, and no mistakes. The most important thing is to take your time over your CV – make sure it’s…
When you’re writing your resume or working on your LinkedIn profile, we bet you’ve wished you could get into hiring managers’ heads. What are they really looking for? How can you make your resume catch their eyes? Thankfully, TheLadders got into their heads for us. In a recent study of on-the-job behavior, TheLadders used eye-tracking…
You dry cleaned your suit. You’ve got a dozen copies of your résumé, just in case. You arrived early — but not too early. You silenced your cellphone. You made small talk with the receptionist, and you’re pretty sure the two of you will be best friends one day. Now, you’re about to confidently head…