Here’s Why You’re Not Getting Job Offers After a Layoff

…and what you can do TODAY to turn things around. Let’s be honest for a second. Losing a job—especially when you didn’t see it coming—hits different. It’s like someone yanked the floor from under you and then expected you to continue walking like nothing happened. But here’s the real kicker:You’re applying to dozens of jobs, … Continue reading Here’s Why You’re Not Getting Job Offers After a Layoff

Ways to Research an Employer Before an Interview

https://youtu.be/OHXzF1mpeX4 There's no doubt that research is an important part of the job search process. But when it comes to researching potential employers, many people might not know where to start. In this blog post, we'll outline a few ways to research a company before an interview. So whether you're just starting your job search … Continue reading Ways to Research an Employer Before an Interview

3 Interview Preparation Activities to Implement Before Your Next Interview

https://youtu.be/9NmZcAiAVMc Landing your next job interview can be daunting, but with a plan in place, you can increase your chances of acing it. Here are four tips to help you prepare. Firstly, do your research and find out as much as you can about the company. Secondly, find the location of the interview, if it … Continue reading 3 Interview Preparation Activities to Implement Before Your Next Interview

2 Things to do…Before, During and After the Job Interviews

https://youtu.be/VHNZfyRS2jY If you are applying for new jobs and getting interviews, then know you are doing something right. Your career tools are working for you. Your resumes and cover letters are getting past the applicant tracking system, also known as ATS into human hands. If your #resumes or #coverletters are not getting you interviews, I … Continue reading 2 Things to do…Before, During and After the Job Interviews

Interview Question: What are your weaknesses?

https://youtu.be/dSo4dpYyPWc Sometimes, interviewers literally pull questions off the internet to ask right before your interview begins, but do not make the mistake of not answering their questions strategically...it can cost you the job or career opportunity. Some interviewers like to ask this question "What are your weaknesses?" to see how you respond non-verbally and along … Continue reading Interview Question: What are your weaknesses?

Interview Question Series: What pay rate are you looking for?

https://youtu.be/0NUC__PWHb0 When you are in the #interviews, whether face to face, over the phone or through some form of video based technological platform, you must prepare for the possible questions they will ask and have your questions ready to ask the employer or employer representative as well. I have experienced this question with quite a … Continue reading Interview Question Series: What pay rate are you looking for?

MentorShelly’s Main Focus

https://youtu.be/zhzGQCxtRkk I wanted to make sure the information provided on this channel is helping who it was intended to help and focus on the important aspects of #career development #interview coaching and maintaining your #career journey with a #success mindset. The goal is to help you soar in your career whether you are starting out … Continue reading MentorShelly’s Main Focus

What type of interviewer are you?

https://youtu.be/PJVM-yK0_gY How do represent yourself in an interview can truly make or break your chances of landing the career opportunity or getting lost in the shuffle with the other candidates that didn't get hired. How do you make sure you positively stand out from the other candidates? You kill the competition by being interested in … Continue reading What type of interviewer are you?

Unpredictable things before an Interview that can ruin your Career Opportunity

https://youtu.be/igViCDIlUJE I can personally attest to being late to interviews in my very distant past purely due to me getting lost trying to find the location of the interview. It happened once, but lost out on that opportunity. I will not say it due to being late, but I'm sure being late didn't help my … Continue reading Unpredictable things before an Interview that can ruin your Career Opportunity

Time Gaps in Your Employment & How to Handle Them in an Interview

https://youtu.be/vEANHOC-F3w We've all either had or know someone who experienced gaps in their #employment history. The only time it become a concern is during a #jobinterview....by then...you may not be prepared with the proper response to this question. It's extremely important to be fully confident and prepared in responding to these and other fact finding … Continue reading Time Gaps in Your Employment & How to Handle Them in an Interview