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Making Job Connections in Another City
if43bh6k7x Perhaps you want to lay your head somewhere exotic; maybe you met the love of your life, but s/he lives in a community on the other side of the country; or, it may be there’s a health issue...
View Article10 Ways To Blow An Interview
Guest Article by Randy Block Interviews. It’s pressing the flesh and running for office. It’s a first date. It’s talking to a complete stranger. Sweat comes out of glands you didn’t know you had....
View ArticleOdd Interview Question: Am I Thrifty?
“I recently interviewed for a non-profit position and was thrown aback when asked if I considered myself a thrifty person … I’ve never been asked that before.” — Sherrie G., St. Marys, PA You’re...
View ArticleHow to answer employers request for salary
“When a job posting asks for salary info, what do you recommend?” Here’s a little background on why the company is asking in the first place … FOR PRESCREENING PURPOSES. That’s it! Salary history or...
View ArticleCover Letters – Ask Not What They Can Do For You…
Arguably one of the greatest executives in U.S. history, the late John F. Kennedy once said: “Ask not what your country can to for you, but what you can do for your country.” This is of course a very...
View ArticleMaximizing the Interview in 2012
Over the past decade, the hiring process has been evolving — much of it due to the poor economy. For example, social media is here to stay and has certainly affected all of us. Changes in the...
View ArticleNetworking in Surprising Places!
It is amazing how many opportunities we have to meet new people easily (read “potential job lead connections”) and in the most surprising places. A client, Jennifer, had jury duty this week and was...
View ArticleInterview with a Marketing Assistant
I never realized how much I liked marketing until I became a marketing assistant. In high school, I covered my walls with interesting advertisements, not posters of cute guys or my favorite bands. I...
View ArticleWish All Interviews Were This Easy
Since I have begun working BAJobs, I have been thinking a lot about the interviews I have experienced in the past and what I have learned. I will never forget my first interview. I was a sophomore in...
View ArticleInterview with a Technical Writer
Have you considered pursuing a career as a technical writer? This interview will take you through the ups and downs you can expect when starting out in the industry, and explains one writer’s road to...
View ArticleThe Perfect Playlist For Salary Negotiations
So, you want a raise. You deserve a raise. And the only thing standing between you and more money is, well, the part where you ask for it. Whether you’ve just been offered a job and need to iron out...
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How Jobseekers Can Leverage CrushPath
I came across an efficient site today called CrushPath. Simply put, the job seeker could use this site as an “online resume” to showcase his talents. Below you will see my site that I built, although I...
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How to Improve Your CV in Few Months
Trying to land a job today seems like a bit of a fight for everyone. But very few accept the fact that even before you would be considered as a candidate for a position in a company, you have to look...
View Article[Video] Resume Writer Talks Resumes @ LexisNexis Group
Wondering how to write your resume with the ever-changing technological changes that are popping up all around us? Teena Rose from Resume to Referral talks about how your “resume is growing up” and how...
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Interviews 5. Job Offers 0. What’s Going On?
“I’ve been on several interviews, and I haven’t landed a job yet. What’s going on?” It’s likely your interviewing skills. Interviews are nothing more than meet and greet sessions to ask questions and...
View ArticleJobseeker’s Guide to Writing an Effective LinkedIn Profile – Part One
Having an online presence on LinkedIn can be important in your job search. Your LinkedIn profile can present your credentials to prospective employers and hiring managers, increasing your chance of...
View ArticleJobseeker’s Guide to Writing an Effective LinkedIn Profile – Part Two
Having an online presence on LinkedIn can be important in your job search. Your LinkedIn profile can present your credentials to prospective employers and hiring managers, increasing your chance of...
View ArticleUse Your Resume to Get a Job – Part Four
Get a Copy to All Your Networking Contacts There have been several studies that say that up to 60% of jobs are filled through networking. You can ask people for information and advice, or ask them if...
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Jobseekers Guide to Writing an Effective LinkedIn Profile – Part Four
Writing Your LinkedIn Profile Summary The “Summary” section of your LinkedIn profile is a vital part of your LinkedIn presence. You have 2,000 characters to give readers a brief snapshot of who you...
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Getting Started With Facebook in Your Job Search – Part One
With 1.19 billion monthly active users (as of January 2015), Facebook has the potential to connect you with your next job. In contrast, LinkedIn, which bills itself as “the largest professional...
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Getting Started With Facebook in Your Job Search – Part Three
Limiting Photo Visibility on Facebook Another area of concern for jobseekers with Facebook is the visibility of photos. Facebook offers several options for controlling who can see your photos. When you...
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Getting Started With Facebook in Your Job Search – Part Four
Using Facebook for Research in Your Job Search Before you go on an interview, it’s important to find out as much as you can about your prospective employer. This can include looking at the company’s...
View ArticleHow to Be the Best Sales Rep You Can Be; Part 2
Click here to read part one of “Are You the Best Sales Rep You Can Be?” Handling Sales Objections Perhaps the most misunderstood aspect of sales is handling objections. Typically, client objections...
View ArticleHow to Be the Best Sales Rep You Can Be; Part 1
Click here to read part two of “Are You the Best Sales Rep You Can Be?” How to Be The Sales Pro Your Employer Wants – Part One So how does Peter hit his numbers so early in the quarter? How does Lauren...
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Getting Started With Facebook in Your Job Search – Part Five
Networking With Facebook One of the most powerful functions of Facebook is the networking connections you can make with your Facebook Friends and through other interactions, such as in Facebook Groups,...
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Getting Started With Facebook in Your Job Search – Part Six
Facebook Applications for Job Search There are several “apps” that integrate with Facebook to assist you with tapping into your network of connections for your job search. BranchOut...
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