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Have you received a call for a group or panel interview recently? While you might be thrilled to make it to this stage of the hiring process, the mere thought of fielding not one but a whole team of interviewers can be enough to put your stomach in knots.However, the reason most employers conduct panel […]

The leaves are changing, the kids are back in school, and that familiar chill is in the air. You think it's the perfect time to look for a job, and it is! But are your job search fears preventing you from making that leap?It's not uncommon to feel lost when embarking on your job search […]

So, you received a call back for an in-person interview. Now what? The week leading up to the in-person interview deserves more effort and preparation than any other portion of the job search process. Here's a step-by-step guide to preparing for an interview.The Day You Are Offered The InterviewThese are some things you should do […]

Even when you have the education and professional background to qualify for the job, don't count on it as a sure win that you will be asked to come in for an interview. In fact, your qualifications may hinder your chances.It's very common in today's market for employers to dismiss a job applicant's resume because […]

Congratulations, you've scored the interview! But, now what? You're going to do your homework to research the company, practice your elevator pitch, and pick up your suit from the dry cleaners...exactly like your competition.Getting an interview is a huge hurdle to clear and a wonderful sign that you're on the right track with your job […]

Sometimes, knowing what not to do in your job search is just as important as following the "best practices." From my experience as a career coach, I've seen countless professionals make common mistakes that can sabotage a job search. So, before you send out another application or head into your next interview, let’s talk about […]

It can be very demanding to look for another job when your current one is constantly stressing you out. After all, when you get home from a long and frustrating day, the last thing you want to do is give any more thought to the world of work. Unfortunately, most new jobs don't just fall […]

In every interview, it's important to ask questions. This especially includes phone interviews.Asking questions during any type of job interview makes you seem more intelligent and interested in the job. It also makes you more appealing to hiring managers—as long as you don't ask questions you could easily find the answers to. If you ask […]

Howdy, LinkedIn tech enthusiasts! Saddle up for a wild ride with me through Austin's digital frontier, where innovation flows faster than the Colorado River. This is not your average tech roundup—we're diving into a city so wired that even the bats are coding! Austin's keeping it wonderfully weird and Windows-erful, y'all. I’ve compiled a list […]

I have been asked recently what I attribute my success to and how have I been able to grow in my career. After thinking about this for a moment I responded that it was when I was a store manager for Target and realized that it is not possible for me to do everything that […]