Archive for February, 2009

New Video: Helicopter Mom Interview

Time for a brief break from your job search. This new short 4-minute video from Sue will remind you that your job interviews could be a lot worse. Watch the “mom from hell” sabotage her son, Rick’s, job interview. Joe

Have You Thought About Working for the Federal Government?

Joe Turner talks with Kathryn Troutman, author of “Ten Steps to a Federal Job”, about how you can use your private sector experience to find and land a job with the US government. Length: 15:07 As this economy collapses on…

Gothic Interview Video

Just for fun. OK, you’ve had a tough day in the real job search world. Let’s escape for a few minutes. Take a look at Sue’s new short video on job interviewing with a twist. It creates unexpected challenges for…

Facebook 101

Joe Turner interviews Phil Rosenberg, president of ReCareered, about using Facebook to advance your job search. Length 14:30 There’s no reason to be hung up on how to best use social media today in your job search. I recently interviewed…

Video – “Drill Sergeant”

We have a new video. For a change of pace from the serious work of job search and interviewing I invite you to view Sue’s new short video about an applicant who’s desperate to find employment. Kelsey interviews for a…

4 Types of Pay Cuts, and What You Can Do About Them

Recession. Slowdown. Correction. Whatever you want to call it, the economy is not quite as vibrant as it was in the past few years, and the effects of this are far-reaching, impacting almost every job sector. Layoffs abound as do hiring freezes, and

Top 5 Salary Negotiation Mistakes

If you want to make adults squirm like kindergarteners, broach the subject of salary negotiation. Talking money makes most workers squeamish. And while they want such talks to succeed, they make plenty of blunders.So what’s the best way to avoid stum

Be Gutsy at Work: 12 Tips to Get Your Resume Noticed

Gone are the days of simply mailing your resume, receiving a call, shaking hands at the interview, and agreeing on a start date for that new job. The Internet has taken over the recruiting landscape, and everyone is required to submit a resume online

The Savvy Networker: 5 Reasons for Job-Seekers to Take Heart

It’s bad enough to be job-hunting, but the daily doom-and-gloom news reports are the kicker. If you’re in a job search and overwhelmed by the negative news on every inch of screen and newsprint in your life, you’re not alone. …

Be Gutsy at Work: 12 Tips to Get Your Resume Noticed

Gone are the days of simply mailing your resume, receiving a call, shaking hands at the interview, and agreeing on a start date for that new job. The Internet has taken over the recruiting landscape, and everyone is required to submit a resume online