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Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 23, 2013 | Comments Off on Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance

Welcome back to our Get Hired job search blog series.  Today is day 23 and I would love to know how the puzzle pieces are fitting together for you.   Question of the Day: Why do you want to work there? There are a few standard interview questions that are asked in some form at […]

Don’t Put Your Hands There!

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 22, 2013 | Comments Off on Don’t Put Your Hands There!

Welcome back to our Get Hired job search blog series.  I hope your job search is full of excitement and quality interviews!     Question of the Day: Do you have good posture? The most important component of every encounter, connection, and relationship is communication.  Take notice of your verbal and nonverbal communication.     […]

Get Hired Toolbox – The Ebook Is Coming

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 21, 2013 | Comments Off on Get Hired Toolbox – The Ebook Is Coming

Welcome back to day 21 in our Get Hired job search blog series.    Question of the Day: How many of the previous 20 blogs in the series have you read? SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: The Get Hired blog series will become an ebook!   Get Hired Toolbox: 30 Ways To Land The Job Of Your Dreams […]

Your Professional Reputation Matters

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 20, 2013 | Comments Off on Your Professional Reputation Matters

Welcome back to our Get Hired job search blog series.  Can you believe we’re already at day 20?   Question of the Day: How Would Your Last Employer Describe Your Work Ethic? A strong professional image and professional reputation are priceless to someone seeking employment.   Job search tip #19: Have a List of at […]

Put Your Best Foot Forward

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 19, 2013 | Comments Off on Put Your Best Foot Forward

Welcome back to our Get Hired job search blog series.  It’s day 19 and we’re ready to give an extra boost to your professional image.  Thanks for staying with us.   Question of the Day: Where Is My Resume? This is the best way to bring your resume and cover letter to job fairs, scouting/application […]

I Can Go Alone

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 18, 2013 | Comments Off on I Can Go Alone

Welcome back to our Get Hired job search blog series.  We’ve passed the halfway mark – day 18.    Question of the Day: Are walk-ins welcomed? Retail stores aren’t the only businesses that accept applications and resume onsite.   Job search tip #17: Submitting applications in person is your first interview. I have found that […]

Before You Hit Send

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 17, 2013 | Comments Off on Before You Hit Send

Welcome back to our Get Hired job search blog series.  I’m so proud of you for sticking with us through day 17.    Question of the Day: Do you know how to create a PDF? Many companies require candidates to apply online. There are basic rules to follow to increase the likelihood of getting the […]

One Way To Prevent Overwhelm

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 16, 2013 | Comments Off on One Way To Prevent Overwhelm

Welcome back to our Get Hired job search blog series.  Can you believe that today is day 16?   Question of the Day: How many jobs have you applied for this week? Remember earlier in the blog series I suggested you set a target for how many jobs you wanted to apply for and record […]

I Like Purple

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 15, 2013 | Comments Off on I Like Purple

Welcome back to our Get Hired job search blog series.  It’s day 15?   Question of the Day: Did you agree with yesterday’s post? Of course people have worn cardigans, polo shirts, dresses, or khakis to interviews and been hired.  Despite that, I am reiterating what I said on yesterday – An active job search […]