Month of March , 2006

Mar 25 01:00

Do Shoes Really Matter?

Do shoes really matter when interviewing for a job? The answer is: Absolutely!

Does a woman waer high heels when she is going to tour a possible new employer that has several stairs to climb? Does a man were sneakers to an office interview? The answer is NO.

Wear shoes that fit the clothes that you are wearing. But remember that you may be walking and touring during this time, so wear shoes that are easy to walk in.

There are some basic things to remember when picking out your shoes.  read more »

Mar 23 01:00

The All Important Second Interview

The All Important Second InterviewSecond interviews can be the longest most detailed of all interviews. The interviewer will ask more detailed questions. They will want to know detailed work history and knowledge. They want to know that you will be the best person for the job. Have good knowledge of what you did at a previous job. Make sure to emphasis on duties that you may be doing at the new employer.  read more »

Mar 18 01:00

Be Popular at Work: Four Steps

Career builder had an intersting article today. It focused on being liked at your current position. It says that some employers focus more on your charisma than on your academic background or professional qualifications. Very interesting stuff.

“For years we’ve heard that it’s more important to be respected than liked. Yet study after study is proving conventional wisdom wrong — finding instead that the road to success is more often a series of popularity contests.  read more »

Mar 06 01:00

Five Cover Letter Mistakes

Teena Rose is a top cover letter writer with Resume to Referral. She’s authored a couple great cover letter books, including “20-Minute Cover Letter Fixer” and “Designing a Cover Letter to “Wow” Hiring Personnel … book includes 50+ cover letter samples.” Visit CoverLetterCentral.com website to examine the sample cover letters available.  read more »