In keeping with the Halloween season, let’s discuss the why’s behind so much ghosting, and a couple of tips to help you weather that storm. After all, when you know it is going to happen, and have some strategies to deal with it, you will be better able to move forward in your search. Some …
Ghosting, Ghosting, and more Ghosting: The Why’s Read More »
Thank you to Casandra Andrews and HerMoney.com for my latest interview with their publication. Here is the article in its entirety: Here’s how some companies are helping staff members strike a healthy balance between home life and their jobs. There’s nothing like living through nearly two years of a global health pandemic — with much …
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Most often it isn’t the job posting or the overall impression of the company you get from research, it’s the interview that tells the story. Make sure you ask questions in an interview, and do not wait until the end. If the interviewer(s) can’t have a conversation with you throughout the interview, where you both …
If you’re coming here after hearing me speak at Career Income Jump Summit, thank you. Here are a couple of excerpts from my presentation to help you in your job search. To truly have job search success, you must be both tenacious and optimistic. However, there are times when the most determined jobseeker can struggle …
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A current conversation thread and post by Riva Gold on LinkedIn prompted my comment. Here is the post I shared on whether to participate in AI interviews, or not, and the concerns you should have about them? While the type of interview described in the original post below could be done person-to-person, this is most …
I was recently ask (along with several colleagues) to answer the following question for the National Resume Writers’ Association’s Expert’s Blog: I’m deathly afraid of video. How can I still do well in video interviews given my fear of the camera? Here is my response: Karen Silins, A+ Career & Resume, LLC Here are my …
Well, it just happened again, and I doubt the trend will stop. Employers firing an employee without cause (they are never told why), or just making up something despite video, performance review, or other evidence to the contrary, to downsize or replace employees. If you are going to downsize, do it formally and publicly and take the …
From 60-75% of the candidates who ask for more money, get it. So, if you don’t ask, you will always wonder if you could have increased your salary from the start. You can either have a number in mind, for instance: I was hoping for closer to $55,000 versus $49,000. What can you do to …
“We often don’t realize our true value until after we negotiate a salary and benefits package. Know your value, don’t just take that first offer. Show them you are multifaceted and provide cross functional experience that is worthy of a better offer. Most companies will give you more, you just need to ask.” – Karen …
My recent feature in the National Resume Writers Association (NRWA) “Ask the Experts” forum 09/10/18 Karen Silins, A+ Career & Resume, LLC To prepare for a phone interview, have the following items ready: 1. Your resume, job ad, and company research. 2. Question(s) you want to ask. 3. Glass of water. 4. Turn off call-waiting. …