Lucrative Careers Coaches' Blog
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Job Interviews
Trash Your Boring Elevator Speech--Today!
Trash your elevator speech! Do it today! Sure, everyone says you need a 30- or 60-second elevator speech if you're job hunting or promoting yourself. But chances are, you're boring them to tears.
Apr 29, 2016 by
Salary Negotiations: Two Powerful/Expensive Words
In salary negotiations, two words can mean a difference of thousands of dollars. One of the words won't be found in the dictionary, but it will put money in the bank almost every time. The other word can be very expensive.
Apr 24, 2016 by
This Mistake Added Weeks To My Job Search!
I've seen a lot of job hunters act like the hare in Aesop's fable. They work really hard on their job campaign until they have a good interview or two. Then, they commit a very expensive mistake.
Mar 4, 2016 by
JARGON! Running wild & killing your job hunt
Jargon is on the loose. Is it killing your job search? For some reason, many people who are looking for work lapse into job-hunting jargon, using words they never use in normal conversation.
Jan 26, 2016 by
Why have you been out of work so long?
This question could destroy you in your job interviews. you've been dreading it, hoping maybe they will overlook that yawning gap in your resume. But they probably won't. Chances are good that they will ask, "Why have you been out of work so long?"
Jan 20, 2016 by
Your Job Search: Is Age Discrimination The Real Problem?
Certainly, age discrimination is very real and rampant in today's job market. Yet, there are many other things that can be keeping you from being interviewed. If you're not getting interviews, here are a few other things that might be hurting you.
Dec 14, 2015 by
11 Ways To Blow Your Next Job Interview
The employer has contacted you for an interview. Fabulous! But you need to be on top of your game and nail the interview. Being second or third best gets you nothing. Here are eleven things to pay at things to pay attention to make that happen.
Nov 20, 2015 by
Eight Ways To Sabotage Job Interviews
you've heard the obvious job interview advice: Don't be late, dress appropriately, and Don't curse your former employer. you've been around the block-you know this stuff. So how else might you sabotage your interviews? Here are eight ways
Oct 12, 2015 by
When Interviewers Ask The Dreaded Question
you're hoping the interviewers won't ask, but they probably will. So, why were you FIRED? What about this GAP in your resume? Handling the questions you Don't want to talk about is life or death in an interview.
Jun 22, 2015 by
Tired of Being Underpaid?
Women often ask why men tend to get paid more than women. We'll talk about that, but more importantly...what are you going to do about being underpaid, whatever your sex?
Jun 16, 2015 by
Don't Blow the First Interview Question
Don't screw this one up. It's often the first question in a job interview and it sets the tone for the entire interview. How you answer can set you on a path to either boring or engaging the employer.
Jun 1, 2015 by
Beware of the Dreaded Salary Questions
Nothing knocks you out of an interview faster than mishandling the salary question. The key to success is coming from a place of confidence: it won't be an issue if you're right for the job.
Mar 23, 2015 by
Interviewing: Nail the Tell Me About Yourself Question
Don't screw this one up. It's often the first question in a job interview and it sets the tone for the entire interview. You can either bore or engage the employer.
Aug 18, 2014 by
When Employers Ask, "Why So Many Jobs?"
Bad enough that employers threw you out on the street. Maybe the full time job has eluded you for a while. You've done no wrong, but now potential employers rub salt in your wounds, asking "Why have you had so many jobs?" What do you
Jul 8, 2014 by
Interviewing: How to Nail the Tell Me About Yourself Question
Jun 19, 2014 by
Tell the Truth--Without Blowing the Job Interview
Most of us have something in our past that we'd rather not discuss in job interviews. How we handle this may mean the difference between getting hired and getting the rejection note. What do you do?
May 13, 2014 by
8 Ways You May Be Sabotaging Your Job Interviews
Nov 8, 2013 by
Job Interviews: Nail the "Tell Me About Yourself" question!
Don't screw this one up. It's often the first question in a job interview and it sets the tone for the entire interview. You can either bore or engage the employer.