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Identify your transferable skills

What you indicate on you resume as tasks could be much more useful to you if they were positioned as skills. Employers may not see as much value in learning about what you did in your last job,...

De-Stress the Dress

Many people do not buy into the theory that you have to wear a suit to a job interview. In fact, in modern times, the idea that a suit is necessary for all job interviews has been replaced by a...

24 Standard interview questions: Part Three

A continuing look at some common interview questions and helpful suggestions on how to answer them… Tell me about your best or worst boss ever: Do: focus on your ability to appreciate an...

24 Standard interview questions: Part Two

A comprehensive look at some of the more common questions you can expect to be asked during your next interview What have you been doing since your last job? Stay positive and focus on pr...

24 Standard interview questions: Part One

This three-part series takes a look at some of the more standard interview questions which are common to most industries and companies, and offers helpful suggestions on how to prepare your answers. ...

The networking meeting

Once you have identified a target networking contact through a referral, or as a result of your own research, you have to get him to agree to meet with you. You might think that the mere mention of t...

The compensation package: it’s not all about the money

When people think of compensation, they immediately think money. It is certainly the foremost item on a job seeker’s mind at the point of getting an offer. But there can be a lot more tha...

Cementing the Job Offer

A job offer should always be presented on paper. It is frivolous and unprofessional for an employer to expect a new employee to accept employment terms if they are not clearly laid out on pap...

The first few weeks on the job

You may have had several discussions during the interview process as to the benchmarks for the first three to six months on the job and have a game plan somewhat laid out. But the first few days, wee...

Important things to know about a company

During your job search, you will likely come across many possible organizations that seem to have the basic make-up you are looking for. But be sure to take a closer look and get an accurate pictur...

Measuring your job hunting success

We can probably all agree that the ultimate sign of success in job hunting is getting a job offer. But we also realize that there are many steps to getting there. It’s a process that takes a lo...

Single or multiple interview strategies

The employee selection process can be very simple and straightforward for some employers and it can be extremely complex and strategic for others. There is no way to know when you apply for a j...

Finding a niche for your own needs

Before you start to look for a job, you need to have a clear idea of what you want and where you see yourself. There may be many potentially suitable industries or companies that would require your e...

The networking meeting: how to get a “Yes” every time

Common oversights in managing finances

So you’ve just landed your new job and you’re sitting with your calculator working out your monthly budget based on your new salary.Most of us think we are pretty good at estimating our mo...

Ways to expand your areas of expertise

There are several possible routes to advancement in your career. You may be fortunate to be employed with an organization that invests in upgrading their employees’ skills regularly. Some compa...

The Job Search: A Realistic Timeframe

There is no set timeframe for finding a job. But there are averages, probabilities, and good old fashioned common sense. If you are planning to start a job search and you are counting on ...

Common techniques employers use for screening candidates

When employers start to receive responses to a job posting, they immediately start the screening process to narrow down the candidate pool. Typically, all applications will be directed to a single in...

The Significance of Your Achievements

Selectively listing your significant career achievements on your resume is critical in imparting to the potential employer that you are able to set and achieve goals. It also shows that you have the ...

The Question of Salary

The question of salary can come up at any time. Ideally, it will come up in the context of a job offer. However, often you will be asked about salary expectations much earlier in the screening proces...

Why Networking

The whole idea behind networking is getting access to an unpublicized market of potential jobs or opportunities. It’s to build a bridge between ourselves and the person who has the power to get...

Career Coaching: Is it Right for You?

The titles vary from Career Consultants, Career Counselors, Life Coaches, or Career Advisors. Their services can range anywhere from basic resume writing to long-term comprehensive programs designed ...

Revitalize Your Skill Set

Can the same old skills get you a whole new job? Sometimes a career transition doesn’t have to mean a complete change of industry. It also doesn’t have to mean going out and acquiring new...

Resume Length: Is Longer Better?

This debate has raged for decades: how many pages for a resume? The resume is supposed to accurately reflect your professional accomplishments. It should include the basics: your objectiv...

The Professional’s Exit

There is a right way and a wrong way to leave a job. If you have decided to leave a job for whatever reason, and you are trying to decide how to approach quitting, think it over very carefully....

Identify your transferable skills

Careers
Written by DegreedJobs.net Staff
What you indicate on you resume as tasks could be much more useful to you if they were positioned as skills. Employers may not see as much value in learning about what you did in your last job, as they would in identifying skills that they can utilize. Of course if you are applying for a job in the same industry, your tasks may speak volumes to the new employer. Some just want to know that you have done the job before. But if you are in a transition, and you are targeting a job you’ve never done, your tasks will have little impact on the employer, unless you can convey how they translate into something of value to him. In this case, your presentation should be based on your transferable skills. Everything you want to convey can be presented in a language that is relevant to the reader.
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De-Stress the Dress

The Interview
Written by DegreedJobs.net Staff
Many people do not buy into the theory that you have to wear a suit to a job interview. In fact, in modern times, the idea that a suit is necessary for all job interviews has been replaced by a greater focus on individual comfort and appropriate attire for the role. For starters, if you don’t typically wear suits, you may look awkward and unnatural. And if you get the job, you will also be unable to live up to the impression you made during the interview. Yes you should have an appropriate outfit, but it should reflect the type of job in question, and more importantly, it should be an accurate reflection of how the employer can expect to see you looking every day at work. Do not go out and buy an outfit just for interviews if you won’t wear it again after that, or if it in no way suits the type of job or industry you are targeting.
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24 Standard interview questions: Part Three

The Interview
Written by DegreedJobs.net Staff
A continuing look at some common interview questions and helpful suggestions on how to answer them… Tell me about your best or worst boss ever: Do: focus on your ability to appreciate and respect different management styles, and adapt to each. Do not: give examples of poor management or supervision. You could risk criticizing the established management style of the individual asking you the question or the company. If you state an example of your “best” boss, be careful not to suggest that you have a preference of management styles.
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24 Standard interview questions: Part Two

The Interview
Written by DegreedJobs.net Staff
A comprehensive look at some of the more common questions you can expect to be asked during your next interview What have you been doing since your last job? Stay positive and focus on productivity. “I am utilizing the down time to my advantage: researching, planning, and executing a thorough job search.” Do not mention social activities or hobbies. If you have had an especially long hiatus from employment (more than a year), you may need to insert an explanation, like “I took a brief sabbatical to deal with a personal matter, and I’ve since been focused entirely on my job search…” or “I planned for this career transition prior to leaving my last job, and I was sure to give myself adequate time to conduct all the necessary research and make informed decisions about my future…”
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Identify your transferable skills

De-Stress the Dress

24 Standard interview questions: Part Three

24 Standard interview questions: Part Two

24 Standard interview questions: Part One

The networking meeting

The compensation package: it’s not all about the money

Cementing the Job Offer

The first few weeks on the job

Important things to know about a company

Measuring your job hunting success

Single or multiple interview strategies

Finding a niche for your own needs

The networking meeting: how to get a “Yes” every time

Common oversights in managing finances

Ways to expand your areas of expertise

The Job Search: A Realistic Timeframe

Common techniques employers use for screening candidates

The Significance of Your Achievements

The Question of Salary

Why Networking

Career Coaching: Is it Right for You?

Revitalize Your Skill Set

Resume Length: Is Longer Better?

The Professional’s Exit

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