The Career Coach

Searching for Future Leaders in your Organization?

Are you searching for future leaders in your organization? Before advertising a new position, look within the office walls first. With attention to mentoring and leadership development, any organization will benefit from leaders that have the knowledge required and the best interests of the company at heart. The Positive Impact on the Organization Any growing business must constantly consider the... (posted by The Career Coach 1 year 35 days ago.)

How to Recover from a Bad Job Interview And Get The Job

It can happen to anyone. For one reason or another - a late arrival, botching answers to key questions, failing to show knowledge about the company - you had a bad job interview. Although the proverb is true, you never get a second chance to make a first impression, you do have an opportunity to make up some of what you lost in your bad job interview. Was It as Bad as You Thought? First of all... (posted by The Career Coach 1 year 36 days ago.)

The Top 10 Mistakes Made in Job Interviews and How to Avoid Them

You did it! You impressed your future employer to the point where they called you in for a face-to-face job interview. This is your chance to go in there in person and shine. Now that you’ve been given this opportunity, it’s critical that you don’t waste it. Here are the top ten mistakes made in job interviews and how to avoid them. 1. Dressing Dreadfully: According to a... (posted by The Career Coach 1 year 36 days ago.)

How to Use an Informational Interview to Get Hired

There’s a lot of great job interview advice that’s available when you’re looking to get hired, but for those who are looking for a new job, sometimes the best advice isn’t conventional. One example of the less common advice involves looking into less common job interview techniques and options like the informational interview. Unlike a traditional job interview, an... (posted by The Career Coach 1 year 37 days ago.)

Use Body Language for a Successful Job Interview

Job Interview success depends on more than what you say. What you do can also determine whether you become a new employee or remain in the unemployment line. Pay close attention to your body language, for a successful job interview. Attention to Details During the interview, the person(s) conducting the meeting will be looking, as well as listening. Sometimes, what is not said speaks louder than... (posted by The Career Coach 1 year 329 days ago.)

Tips for Successful Resume Writing

This September I spent two days doing Resume Assessment at The National Job Fair and Training Expo in Toronto. 400 Job Seekers received free resume assessments from nine Resume Writers. There was a 2-3 hour wait for this service that was available from 10 am - 8 pm. Since a resume is critical to our employment success, waiting a few hours for professional advice wasn’t a big deal to most people. Although no one gets... (posted by The Career Coach 6 years 55 days ago.)