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Have you ever been asked, “How do you rate yourself?” in a job interview? The qualifier could be “as a professional,” “as an employee,” or maybe as the holder of a certain skill set. In most cases, they want you…

We all put a lot of thought and effort into how to answer questions about times we failed so that we don’t look bad in the interview, but how much thought do we put into choosing stories to answer softball…

As a kid, I remember thinking teachers had great jobs because they got to take summers off. I didn’t quite grasp the challenges of the position nor did I understand that, unlike their students, teachers do not spend the summer…

In most cases, people don’t realize their job is in jeopardy or that it’s time to move on to something else. However, I understand that changing jobs can be scary, especially in the current economy. But at times, it’s necessary…

Is your resume generating offers to interview? If not, it’s time to make some changes. The number one resume improvement any job seeker in any field can make is simple. Quantification Quantification means to describe your accomplishments in terms of…

Quitting. It’s a huge decision. It’s also something all of us have considered at least once. Are you thinking about quitting your job? Before you make any rash decisions, you need to ask yourself a few very important questions. The…

No matter how talented, skilled, or educated you are, if you’re an introvert, you’re at a bit of a disadvantage in a job search. I am not an introvert, but I speak to a lot of them, coaching them through…

Job interviews can be intimidating, especially if you’re not prepared. There are a number of ways to prepare for a job interview, but one of the best ways to simulate the actual interview process is by doing a mock interview.…

There’s no such thing as an ATS-friendly resume. I’m going to dispel that myth right now. I do not want you wasting your time on scams that tell you they’re going to make your resume ATS-friendly or that you’re going…