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  • The Cycle of Interviewing: the Approach
  • Q & A about resumes

    Many job seekers get stressed when they think about putting together or revising their resume.  If you ask thirty different people for their opinion...
  • How finances fit into your vocation

    I have heard numerous people say things like, “Someday when I retire, I can do what I really enjoy.”  Ironically, many people separate the...
  • What to do about job ads

    Less than 5% of all jobs are secured through answering ads.  On the surface, this would seem backwards since the companies who are placing...
  • What happened to the “Human” part of HR?

    One of the major complaints of job applicants is the time they spend filling out information for potential employers online.  It can be tedious,...
  • Advice for “Older” Job Seekers

    Many people wonder if they’re too old to be hired.  I’ve noticed over the years that many “older” job seekers go to great lengths...
  • The Power of Relationships

    I love to hear stories about how people got the jobs they have.  When I ask, they typically start their response by saying, “Well,...
  • Before the Interview

    Two weeks ago I wrote about the Seven Keys to successful interviews.  I’d like to now discuss a little more about what to do...
  • Seven Keys to a Successful Interview

    Over the past thirteen years, I’ve had the pleasure of helping hundreds of job seekers successfully prepare for interviews.  Many people feel inadequate in...