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There are at least a half dozen questions that have become interview standards. What is your greatest weakness is one of those questions. Do employers really want to know what your greatest weakness is or do they simply want to know if you will be honest or arrogant? Employers want to know if you […]
Great interview preparation includes knowing your worth and being prepared to answer a variety of questions. Standard interview questions include: 1. What are your weaknesses? 2. Why do you want this job? 3. What do you know about our company? 4. What qualities do you think are necessary to make a success of this […]
Many companies have moved away from paper applications and request that applications and resumes are submitted online. Submitting your resume in person can be a valuable job hunting strategy with positive outcomes. Although some employers may be too busy to speak with your or others may think this job strategy is too aggressive or […]
I’ve seen many resumes, cover letter, and emails from job seekers. I have to admit that some make me very sad but assure me of the value of my Get Hired Cover Letter and Resume Critique service. If you have not had a second pair of eyes on your cover letter and resume now is […]
Technology and social media have had a major impact on the job search process. Although many job seekers have been disqualified from the applicant pool because of negative images, comments, or posts that live in infamy in cyberspace, savvy job hunters use technology to their advantage. Here are three ways to use technology to […]
One of the most important considerations for a job is the salary. Salary talk can be scary and tricky. How much money should you ask for? Don’t give a salary that is too low or that is outrageously high. One wrong move and you can sell yourself short or eliminate yourself from the applicant […]
I was so sad to hear about the tragic incident and passing of Bobbi Kristina Brown. It has touched me so deeply (as did the passing of her mother, Whitney Houston) I had to write this blog. • Yes, I am a huge New Edition and Bobby Brown fan. • Yes, I loved Whitney and […]
While I have been #TeamNewEdition since 1983 my daughter was totally #TeamB2K with extra love for Chris Brown and Bow Wow in her tween years. In other words, I have been to every ‘Scream Tour’ in the DC area. Yep, I was even in the theater when You Got Served, This Christmas, and Like Mike […]
Social Work Tip of the Day: Listen…people want to be heard. Healthy communication is essential to every relationship. Every human being deserves a safe space to express their desires, fears, achievements, and challenges. Listening is a critical skill. NOTE: Hearing and listening are not the same. One of the most important things […]