by Kimberly Hochstetler | Jul 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
Decode the Words and Phrases Commonly Seen in Job Descriptions Look at enough job advertisements, and you’ll grow familiar with a set of commonly used buzzwords. Are you a “self-starter”? A “ninja”? Are you “dynamic” and...
by Kimberly Hochstetler | Jul 3, 2016 | Uncategorized
Employers will usually only spend a few seconds deciding if you are a good enough fit for a job to warrant a more thorough review of your resume and cover letter, so you need to make sure that it is immediately obvious that you have many of the skills, experiences and...
by Kimberly Hochstetler | Jul 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
When you ask for a reference, how you ask is really important. You need to be sure that the person who is recommending you for employment is willing and able to give you a good reference. That’s really important because your references can be what makes the...
by Kimberly Hochstetler | Jul 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
The most important part of a job interview is the beginning. That’s when you have an opportunity to make a great impression – or a not so good one – on your interviewer. One boss I worked for told me that he knew within the first 30 seconds or so whether the person...