The interview process can be stressful enough, no matter what type of interview you find yourself up against, and it helps if you don’t add to your own misery by making an avoidable faux pas. We can all probably remember an embarrassing interview moment or two, but with practice (failing to do this is actually one of the mistakes) you can improve your performance and eliminate potentially costly errors.
A brief look at some common types of job interviews.
Like cover letters, thank you notes are another often overlooked aspect of an effective job search. According to 15-Minute Cover Letter, an incredibly handy little book by Michael Farr and Louise Kurskmark, follow-up thank you notes can fill several roles and set you apart from the pack.
Thank you notes provide a perfect opportunity to follow [...]
Cover letters can be almost as important as a resume when it comes to landing you that job you’ve been searching for. Often they are overlooked, but a well crafted cover letter can set you and your resume apart from the hundreds of other applicants you’re competing with.
You take the time to write up your resume; you search for the job you want; you submit your resume to various organizations. No response. It’s as if you did nothing. Why? What can you do to ensure your resumes are ‘heard?’ How can you guarantee that your resume lands you interviews and ultimately a job offer?
