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The first thing the recruiter asked me was, “What salary are you looking for?” — even before he had explained the job. What’s the best way to respond to not take myself out of the running nor selling myself short?
QUESTION: The first thing the recruiter asked me was, “What salary are you looking for?” — even before he had explained the job. What’s the best way to respond to not take myself out of the running nor selling myself short?Try and postpone giving a hard number until...
I lied on my resume to get my current job (I said I had a degree which I do not). I’m up for promotion and they want to see an updated resume. Should I leave it as is or tell the truth now?
QUESTION: I lied on my resume to get my current job (I said I had a degree which I do not). I’m up for promotion and they want to see an updated resume. Should I leave it as is or tell the truth now? I recommend telling the truth and preparing for the consequences....
How much should I disclose about an old DUI (more than twenty years) to a prospective employer?
QUESTION: How much should I disclose about an old DUI (more than twenty years) to a prospective employer?For any offense, don't try to talk your way out of it by blaming someone or something else. Instead, if someone inquires about it, tell them what you've learned...
My company will be downsizing soon, and I know I’m going to get cut. HR says they’ll hire an outplacement firm to help us find a new job. Should I take advantage of this?
QUESTION: My company will be downsizing soon, and I know I’m going to get cut. HR says they’ll hire an outplacement firm to help us find a new job. Should I take advantage of this?All outplacement firms are not created equal, and the deals companies negotiate with...
I’ve heard I should take notes during my interview. How do I do that while still paying attention and making eye contact?
QUESTION: I've heard I should take notes during my interview. How do I do that while still paying attention and making eye contact?Keep in mind that your focus is to ensure that you have a positive interview experience! Therefore, during the interview, jot down a few...
Which LinkedIn privacy settings are important for me to consider when job hunting?
QUESTION: Which LinkedIn privacy settings are important for me to consider when job hunting?1) Turn OFF ‘Share profile updates with your network’ to prevent your connections from getting notified of profile changes;2) Turn ON ‘Signal your interest to recruiters at...
I’ve been told that I need to research the organization to prepare for my interview. Where do I look and what do I look for?
QUESTION: I’ve been told that I need to research the organization to prepare for my interview. Where do I look and what do I look for? Interviewers love informed candidates. Start with the company website. Examine all sections, especially press/news. Then "Google"...
Is it true I probably don’t need a Summary section? Is it duplicating my achievements from the Experience and thus wasting space?
QUESTION: Is it true I probably don’t need a Summary section? Is it duplicating my achievements from the Experience and thus wasting space?Not true! A personally branded Summary section will make a strong first impression on a recruiter or hiring manager reading your...
I’ve been told to refine my elevator pitch. What should it include and how will I use it in my job search?
QUESTION: I’ve been told to refine my elevator pitch. What should it include and how will I use it in my job search?The elevator pitch is for networking, used in response to questions like, "What do you do?" Instead of giving your job title and employer, offer a value...
As a transgender person, how much LGBTQ community involvement and volunteer work is appropriate for a resume and LI profile? Should I disclose in the cover letter?
QUESTION: As a transgender person, how much LGBTQ community involvement and volunteer work is appropriate for a resume and LI profile? Should I disclose in the cover letter?If your job target lies within the LGBTQ community, your career documents can freely...
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