By Robin Madell – US News WONDERING HOW TO ASK for a job? If you really want a particular job, then simply asking for it at the end of your interview may help seal the deal. Hiring managers like hearing an interviewee say they want the job – it shows an enthusiasm for the role and confirms that… read more

By Una Dabiero – FairyGodBoss Looking for a secret weapon to job search success? It can be difficult to know what hiring professionals are looking for from job applicants beyond a stellar application. That’s why we decided to ask. Here are 10 things that candidates do that make hiring professionals immediately want to hire them,… read more

By Chris Westfall – Forbes When you’re interviewing for an executive-level position, especially a place in the C-Suite, the conversation is different. The questions are different. And the way you answer those questions is the key to differentiating yourself. Here are four ways to prepare for that C-Suite executive interview, followed by three of the… read more

By Cheryl Czach – Forbes Admittedly, this is a difficult time to be unemployed. In fact, according to the Pew Research Center, “Unemployment rose higher in three months of COVID-19 than it did in two years of the Great Recession.” In numbers, that means 14 million additional unemployed Americans between February 2020 and May 2020. This… read more

By Caroline Castrillion – Forbes A job search can be stressful and overwhelming, especially in the middle of a pandemic. You may even question whether it makes sense to continue to apply for positions. Yet, the rapidly changing work environment may also bring about new opportunities. Whether you’re looking for a new job or considering… read more

By Ashley Stahl – Forbes Where do you get your energy? I sat across from a new coaching client, Jessica, waiting patiently for her reply. She gazed back, puzzled as if I had asked her what it felt like to walk across a rainbow. While this isn’t the most common of questions, it serves a… read more

By Teresa Kersten – The Motley Fool Do your pre-interview research Before your first interview, especially if you don’t have extensive experience or are applying for entry- to mid-level positions, prepare by reading up on the company. Don’t rely just on the organization’s website and social media; search for news about the company and look… read more

By Terina Allen – Forbes If you fail to prepare for your next job interview, you will likely fail to get the job offer. Interview preparation is important regardless of the position, but it becomes increasingly important for jobs in senior management and executive-level roles. But believe it or not, it happens far more often… read more

By Julie Jonak – Medium.com Job hunting is difficult at the best of times — and COVID-19 hasn’t helped. I started my job hunt at the beginning of the pandemic when opportunities dried up overnight. After five months of feeling defeated, I found a job in the time of corona, and you can too. The… read more