Tag: interview ideas

Boasting or Telling a Story That Shows Results?

This morning I met with a client who confided in me that she is not “used to boasting about herself” in her résumé, and that this entire exercise was very difficult for her.  Then she laughed uncomfortably. Too often, this is the case when people sit down to work on their most important career document…. Read more »

Career Savvy: You Are What You Wear

Remember the good old days of high school?  How the clothing that you wore really defined your image? Surprise!  The work world isn’t much different.  The only thing that has changed is that for the most part, no one is going to say anything directly to you about what you wear… they simply won’t hire or promote you… Read more »

Don’t Underestimate The Power Of “Thank You”

One of the most important aspects of conducting a job search is remembering to thank everyone who has helped you. We all know the drill on what happens, though. Someone helps us along the way, and in the back of our mind, we think, “Oooooh, I should send them a thank you note…” and then… Read more »

Be In The Know: What Employers Are Not Allowed To Ask

This blog is copyright 2010 Pathfinder Writing and Career Services LLC https://www.pathfindercareers.com/ _________________________________ Right now, there are a lot of job seekers who have been out of work for awhile and are starting to get desperate. If you find yourself among them, there might be a certain threshold that you encounter during the job search… Read more »