Interview Tips
Filed under: Interview Tips, Job Hunting
Posted Jul 1st 2009 12:12PM
By Tiffany Miller for 
A commanding cover letter and an impeccable resume can land you the interview. But you still have to ace the face-to-face with your future employer. We're sure you won't make these mistakes. But if you ever bomb an interview, just remember these stories. They should cheer you up.
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Filed under: Interview Tips, Job Hunting
Posted Jun 2nd 2009 4:33PM
Angelique H. Caffrey, AOL Find a Job Columnist
Job seekers, beware. While you may be raring to ditch a demeaning employer, make sure you aren't trading one problem workplace for another. There's no crystal ball to tell you with certainty whether a prospective employer is toxic or terrific, but you do have the power to sniff out signs of negativity before you join a soul-crushing team. You can spot red flags to avoid joining a dreary workplace by using these simple investigative techniques and observational skills.
Continue Reading Interview Advice: How to Sniff out a Toxic Work Environment
Filed under: Employment Trends, Interview Tips
Posted May 14th 2009 2:30PM
Forget the classifieds, these days unemployed workers are finding more job opportunities through social networking sites.
By Jessica Dickler, CNNMoney.com staff writer
NEW YORK -- In today's tough job market, it's critical to stand out. So how to make sure your application gets noticed: A flawless cover letter? Killer résumé? Glowing reference from the CEO?
Not even. In the worst job market in 25 years, building an online presence is crucial to getting a job. Who you connect to, "follow" and "friend" can be just as important as conventional tools like résumés.
Continue Reading I Found My Job on Twitter
Filed under: Interview Tips, Career Advice
Posted Apr 23rd 2009 4:30PM
Robert Half International
Repeat yourself. While a lot of what you include in your thank-you note may feel repetitive, remember that a hiring manager who has interviewed a dozen candidates may not remember all the specifics about your skills and experience. Just like an advertising campaign for a consumer product, a certain amount of repetition is necessary to distinguish yourself from the competition.
In a competitive job market, just one wrong move during the application process can take you out of contention for the position you seek. Not sending a thank-you note after an employment interview is one of those wrong moves. In fact, no thank-you note may translate into "no, thank you" from an employer that was considering hiring you.
Continue Reading Take Note! Don't Forget to Say "Thanks"