Direct Your Job Search To Reach Your Career Goals
- Written by Alan Carniol
Where do I go now? Every job search brings that question. The answer matters.
Certain jobs will limit your future career options. Others will open doors. To identify which options to pursue, you must identify specific career goals and the steps required to get there. Let me explain.
Reason Why You Shouldn’t be too Nervous about the Interview
- Written by Alan Carniol
Anyone can feel interview jitters before an interview, so why wouldn’t you? The opportunity is finally here for you to turn things around after a long period of being unemployed or to get away from a bad boss.
The Five W’s of Writing Your Cover Letter
- Written by Alan Carniol
In this day and age, some job seekers are trying to dismiss the notion that a cover letter is important. If you are one of those who think that a cover is no longer relevant, then you need to hear this message: A cover letter is still and will always be important when you’re applying for a job.
4 Tips When Applying for a Job When You’re Underqualified
- Written by Alan Carniol
Anytime you’re looking at a job ad, there are a number of requirements that an employer is looking for. You’ve finally found a job that looks and feels perfect... but you find that you don’t meet all of the job requirements. What do you do?
Treating Your Job Search as a Business
- Written by Alan Carniol
When you’re doing your job search, people say that you need to treat it seriously. This means that you have to be accountable in every way, much like an owner would treat his or her business. A business owner would never let a big client get away just because his initial attempt at closing the deal failed. Likewise, in your job search you need to keep trying and do whatever it takes to get a company to notice you.
Nervous Habits: A Roadblock to Interview Success
- Written by Alan Carniol
Everyone feels nervous at one point or another, and to cope with this feeling, we develop nervous habits. Sometimes these habits are what make other people judge you and your skills for the job prematurely, leaving you little room to make a positive impression on the interviewer.
Do happy people earn more money?
- Written by Alan Carniol
Recently I heard someone ask that exact question. There's actually a well-researched answer.
Today, many top academic psychologists study what makes people perform better. This research includes studying happiness and job satisfaction.
6 Easy Tips for Job Fair Success
- Written by Alan Carniol
There are different avenues for you to move forward in your job search, and one of these is job fairs. Job fairs are a valuable resource not only for companies looking to fill a position, but more importantly for people who are currently unemployed or looking to change jobs.
How’s that New Year’s resolution going for you? Get one that works.
- Written by Alan Carniol
You may feel New Year’s resolutions are a total waste. That’s actually not true.
I recently learned a statistic that surprised me, in a good way. Did you know 10% of people succeed with their new year’s resolutions?
Why do they succeed? They do things a bit differently. Let me explain.
Took time out of the workforce? Here's a unique opportunity for you.
- Written by Alan Carniol
A gap in work history used to be a disadvantage in landing a job. Or in getting invited for an interview. Employers worried that such a resume gap meant out of date skills, and perhaps a decreased work ethic.
For some top firms, that view has changed.
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Do’s and Don’ts for Your Next Interview
- Written by Alan Carniol
Whether interviewing for an entry-level job or an executive position, it will never be easy. It is one of those things where no matter what you do, you can’t completely eliminate the nervousness or anxiety. The only thing that you can do is minimize that feeling by preparing yourself for the unknown and arming yourself with knowledge.
Helping a Friend When they Lose a Job
- Written by Alan Carniol
Losing a job is not something you want to happen to you or anyone else. Everyone needs to have a job to keep a roof over their head and support their family. This is why you shouldn’t think twice about giving a hand to a friend or family when they lose a job.
Ways to Make a Bad Day into a Good One
- Written by Alan Carniol
You can’t expect every day to go your way. There are times when you will feel that the world is against you. You will have bad days when you least expect it. They may come during or before a big interview. The important thing is to not let a bad day take control. Here are some ways you can make your day better.
Writing Your First Resume
- Written by Alan Carniol
When it’s your first time writing a resume, it can feel a little overwhelming. You’re required to fill up a piece of paper with your skills and experience—things you might not have in abundant quantities yet. The good news is that when you’re seeking an entry-level position, you only need to specify general categories—unless you happen to have some specific, relevant skills and experience.