Résumé Black Hole Pain: Why You Don’t Hear Back After You Submit Your Résumé

A job search is NOT a “numbers game.” Today’s job search is much more like an “audition” for a new job. That’s a very important difference from the approach that most job seekers have today.

Keep in mind that employers view everything you do in the job application and interview process as examples of the kind of employee you would be.

Are you focused on bringing your “A Game” to your job search? Re-think your approach if you are using the numbers game theory.

Keys To Job Search Success: Overcome These 3 Assumptions Employers Make About You

When an employer or recruiter posts a job these days, they are usually buried under an avalanche of applications and résumés, an average of 250 for each job, according to a recent industry survey. And, to make matters worse, usually only 10% (or less) of those responses are from people who are actually qualified for the job.

Unfortunately, this flood of unqualified applicants tends to make the people on the employer’s side of the job search process somewhat jaded and suspicious of all job seekers. While understandable, this attitude is another obstacle for job seekers to overcome.

Answering Common Interview Questions Part 2.

 1. What have you learned from your mistakes?

Be sure to give examples that turn a negative (a mistake) into a positive. Examples of good responses include:

• I think one of the most important things I've learned is persistence. Not to give up too soon, because the solution is probably right in front of me.

• I have learned to give every person a second chance, because first impressions can often be misleading.

• I used to think that there was  one best solution to a problem, but I've learned that that kind of thinking limits the possibility of great success.

Answering Common Interview Questions Part 1.

1. "Please give me an example of a time when you had a problem with a supervisor/co-worker and how you approached the problem".

Most employees have a problem with a supervisor or co-worker at some point  in their career. How they handle that problem says a lot about their people skills. If you can explain to the interviewer that you were able to overcome a people problem at work, this will definitely help your chances of getting the job.

6 Interview Questions That Will Make Any Employer Want To Hire You

Common advice among job seekers is that when you attend an interview, you need to interview the employer right back. After all, you’re the one who will potentially fill the position. You need to know if it’s going to be a good fit, right?

While salary ranges, benefits and schedule flexibility are important details you deserve answers to, hiring managers don’t appreciate questions like those until at least your second interview (or maybe even after they make you an offer).

During your first interview, the “impress me” dance is still in full swing. When a potential employer asks if you have any questions, she doesn’t want inquiries about parking validation; she wants to see if you’re prepared, educated and inquisitive.

What You Should Do If You're Stumped During an Interview

When you don’t know how to answer a question during an interview, the silence can seem excruciating. You might even wish the floor would open up and swallow you whole. Not to worry, though — keep these tips in mind the next time you’re strapped for an answer.

How To Write Your Human-Voiced Résumé

You already know how to write a résumé. You put your contact info at the top and then list your jobs in reverse chronological order, with your education at the end. Done! What’s the big deal?

The big deal is that if you write your résumé the way countless books and articles have instructed you to, you’re going to sound like a Star Wars Battle Drone or a zombie.

How To Answer The Five Toughest Interview Questions With Confidence

The interview process can be a nerve-wracking experience. For some, it’s tough to be the center of attention answering rapid fire questions for 30 minutes. Others lack the confidence and organization to make sure they hit all the points they want to emphasize.

But, undoubtedly, the most stressful part of interviews is the standard questions that seem to have no good answer, the ones that have plagued every job seeker before, and often during, the actual interview. No need to worry though: there’s a way to answer those questions in a manner that’ll satisfy the interviewer and portray you in a positive light.