Feedback From Employers Hiring Recent College Grads


A recent college grad ruined his chances of getting hired with this company because …

Top 10 Signs You’re Not Serious About Your Job Search


Who have you talked to about your career goals?What does your voicemail message sound like? What are you doing - or not doing - that shows you don't really want to get hired?

Q&A: Accepting Job Offers


QUESTION: An employer just called me about an entry-level job that doesn't sound too interesting. The schedule is not what I want and the job duties sound boring. But it is a job in the industry that I want to get into, and the pay is OK. Should I take this job that I'm not … Continue reading Q&A: Accepting Job Offers

Employers’ View of Your Job Search


A Twitter pal of mine asked me to write her Employment Monday post a few weeks ago. I wrote about how a job seeker can think that they are doing the right thing in their job search, but an employer can see it very differently.

Are You Sending The Wrong Signals To Employers?


Employers start to pay attention to your professional image and communication skills the moment they first see your resume, receive your first e-mail or online communication or first talk to you on the phone.