Catherines Career Corner

MARCH 7, 2012

By Catherine Adenle Wish you could unlock the secret formula to winning the hearts and minds of hiring employers? Well, securing a new job is incredibly tough these days, especially when employers and managers have plenty of eager job seekers to [.] Related posts: How to Find The Job You Are Looking For. 21 Ways to Sabotage Your Job Search. Get the Job, Keep the Job and Lead! Who’s Your Dream Employer and Why? 6 New Year Career Resolutions For You.

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APRIL 18, 2011

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Career Realism

JULY 12, 2016

HotJobs, and the Denver Examiner. 3 Surprising Phone Interview Tips. CAREEREALISM. Phone interviews are so important—they are your gateway to get to the face-to-face.

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Career Realism

JANUARY 3, 2016

HotJobs, and the Denver Examiner. What’s the biggest obstacle to getting a job interview? The phone interview. Related: How To Answer 5 Important Phone Interview Questions.

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Career Realism

DECEMBER 21, 2015

HotJobs, and the Denver Examiner. Picture this: Someone hands you a resume without saying anything, and a few seconds later, someone else hands you a resume, saying, “This person seems like just what we’re looking for and he is really interested in the job!”

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Career Realism

NOVEMBER 26, 2015

HotJobs, and the Denver Examiner. Who can use a 30-60-90-Day Plan for a stronger, more successful job interview? Everyone. Related: 30-60-90-Day Plan: Your Key To Getting The Job Offer.

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Career Realism

MARCH 27, 2016

HotJobs, and the Denver Examiner. How To Answer Interview Questions About Your Pet Peeves. CAREEREALISM. In any job interview, you will be asked about your weaknesses, your failures, and in some cases, your pet peeves. Why pet peeves?

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Career Alley

APRIL 17, 2015

This article, from Hotjobs, lists a few tricks that you should know about. The job market has improved lots since 2008, but it is still difficult to find a job. Plenty of supply (as in candidates), just not enough demand (as in jobs).

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Career Realism

MAY 22, 2016

HotJobs, and the Denver Examiner. Phone Interviews: Best Answers To 4 Common Questions. CAREEREALISM. The phone interview is a gating process that attempts to weed out as many job seekers as possible so that the company only needs to spend time and effort interviewing the best of the best.

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Career Realism

JULY 13, 2016

HotJobs, and the Denver Examiner. Using LinkedIn During Your Job Search: 5 Things You Need To Know. CAREEREALISM. You may be well-educated, incredibly talented and imminently qualified for the job, but you aren’t getting the interviews you want. What’s the problem?

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Career Realism

JULY 25, 2016

HotJobs, and the Denver Examiner. How To Answer The Interview Question ‘Are You Overqualified?’. CAREEREALISM. If you make it to the interview, you may be surprised to hear them tell you that they think you are overqualified for this job.

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Career Realism

APRIL 10, 2016

HotJobs, and the Denver Examiner. Who Should Really Be Part Of Your Career Network? CAREEREALISM. Do you know who would be a valuable part of your career network? Are you comfortable tapping that network when you are in a job search? Do you know what to say?

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Career Realism

JULY 5, 2016

HotJobs, and the Denver Examiner. How To Utilize Social Media For Your Job Search. CAREEREALISM. For the job search, social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and more) has become almost as common and expected as the resume.

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Career Realism

MAY 17, 2016

HotJobs, and the Denver Examiner. How To Talk About Your Past Bosses In A Job Interview. CAREEREALISM. Talking about your previous boss to your potential new boss in a job interview can be tricky. Related: 5 Things Every Employer Wants To Hear In An Interview.

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Career Realism

MARCH 22, 2016

HotJobs, and the Denver Examiner. How To Answer, ‘Why Do You Want To Work Here?’ In An Interview. CAREEREALISM. If you’re ever asked in a job interview, ‘Why do you want to work here?’ or ‘Why do you want to join our company?’

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Career Realism

APRIL 19, 2016

HotJobs, and the Denver Examiner. Job Boards: Job Search Do Or Don’t? CAREEREALISM. Job boards like Monster, CareerBuilder, Simply Hired, and Indeed, are immensely popular. Many job seekers use these as a primary search tool to find jobs to apply for.

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Career Realism

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

HotJobs, and the Denver Examiner. 3 Painless Networking Tips For People Who Hate To Network. CAREEREALISM. Do you see networking as too complicated, too time-consuming, and too fake? That’s understandable.

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Career Realism

MARCH 31, 2016

HotJobs, and the Denver Examiner. How To Answer Interview Questions About Why You Left Your Last Job. CAREEREALISM. Because people typically don’t leave jobs they are happy with, potential employers want to know what your reason was for leaving your last (or current) job.

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Career Realism

FEBRUARY 21, 2016

HotJobs, and the Denver Examiner. 5 Networking Tips Every Job Seeker Needs. CAREEREALISM. Whether you love networking or hate it, it’s still the #1 way to find a job.

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Career Realism

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

HotJobs, and the Denver Examiner. How To Answer 3 Interview Questions About Your Personality. CAREEREALISM. When interviewers ask you about your personality or personal preferences, it can be hard to know what the “right” answer is.

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Career Realism

APRIL 11, 2016

HotJobs, and the Denver Examiner. 7 Unexpected Sources For Job Leads. CAREEREALISM. If you’ve been job hunting for long, you’ve probably hit the online listings and maybe asked around your network.

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Career Realism

JANUARY 24, 2016

HotJobs, and the Denver Examiner. 7 Interview Mistakes That Will Keep You From Getting The Offer. CAREEREALISM. Big interview mistakes are obvious—being late, dressing inappropriately, bad language, and so on.

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Career Realism

APRIL 15, 2016

HotJobs, and the Denver Examiner. Job Shadowing: The Secret For Career-Changing Adults & New Graduates. CAREEREALISM. Job shadowing has a reputation as a job tryout activity to help you figure out what you want to be when you grow up.

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Career Realism

JUNE 13, 2016

HotJobs, and the Denver Examiner. How To Answer Interview Questions About A Gap In Your Work History. CAREEREALISM. Do you have a gap in your employment history? It will leave potential employers wondering what happened.

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Career Realism

DECEMBER 16, 2015

HotJobs, and the Denver Examiner. Asking questions in job interviews is always a good idea…it shows that you’ve done your homework, that you are interested and enthusiastic about the job, and it gives you a better interview overall. Related: 5 Things To Ask In A Job Interview.

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Career Realism

MAY 25, 2016

HotJobs, and the Denver Examiner. 2 Questions You Probably Don’t Ask In Job Interviews – But Definitely Should. CAREEREALISM. Asking questions in the interview shows your interest in the job, as well as your intelligence and enthusiasm.

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Career Realism

DECEMBER 9, 2015

HotJobs, and the Denver Examiner. If you are sending your resume out but not getting multiple invitations to interview, your resume needs some improvement.

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Career Realism

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

HotJobs, and the Denver Examiner. How To Answer The Interview Question, ‘What Is Your Proudest Accomplishment?’. CAREEREALISM. What is your proudest accomplishment?’ is an often misunderstood job interview question (‘ Tell me about yourself’ ’ is another one).

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Career Realism

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

HotJobs, and the Denver Examiner. 7 Essential Questions To Ask In Your Job Interview. CAREEREALISM. Asking questions in your job interview not only makes you stand out in positive ways, it also helps you find out things you need to know (during the interview and before you take the job).

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Career Realism

APRIL 13, 2016

HotJobs, and the Denver Examiner. Should You Attend A Job Fair To Find A Job? CAREEREALISM. If you’re in a job search, you may be wondering if attending a career fair or job fair is a good move, or a waste of time. The answer is: “it depends.”.

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Career Realism

DECEMBER 20, 2015

HotJobs, and the Denver Examiner. If you’re in a job search, there is one important fact you need to know: Approximately five out of every 1000 online job applications ever make it to the hiring manager—that’s it.

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Career Realism

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

HotJobs, and the Denver Examiner. How To Answer Behavioral Interview Questions With The STAR Technique. CAREEREALISM. Prospective employers love to ask you behavioral interview questions (or situational interview questions).

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Career Realism

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

HotJobs, and the Denver Examiner. How To Send An Effective Thank You Letter After Your Interview. CAREEREALISM. Have you ever wondered if thank you letters are really necessary anymore? Related: How To Write The Best Job Interview Thank You Note.

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Career Realism

DECEMBER 8, 2015

HotJobs, and the Denver Examiner. Why do hiring managers ask tricky job interview questions? They ask because for them, hiring you is a risk. They try to minimize the risk by asking questions designed to uncover problems with you or your qualifications.

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Career Realism

JANUARY 6, 2016

HotJobs, and the Denver Examiner. Did you know that for every job you see posted online, there is at least one more job you don’t see? Estimates are that as many as 70%-80% of all jobs are not publically posted at any given time. These are known as ‘hidden’ jobs. Related: In A Job Search?

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Career Realism

DECEMBER 22, 2015

HotJobs, and the Denver Examiner. The hidden job market is a rich source of job openings—statistics usually say that anywhere from 70%-80% of all jobs are never listed. Unlocking this source of jobs is a must for anyone who wants to find a job quickly without spending months in the hunt.

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Career Realism

MAY 31, 2016

HotJobs, and the Denver Examiner. The Ultimate Guide To Job Interview Preparation. CAREEREALISM. To really shine in the interview and secure the job offer, you need to stand out from your competition and make that employer feel comfortable enough with you to offer you the job.

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Career Realism

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

HotJobs, and the Denver Examiner. Asking questions in a job interview signals many positive things to a potential employer: that you’re intelligent, that you really are interested in this job, that you are motivated, and that you think critically.

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Career Realism

MARCH 23, 2016

HotJobs, and the Denver Examiner. How To Answer 2 Tough Management Level Job Interview Questions. CAREEREALISM. Are you interviewing for a management role? Get ready for some tough interview questions. Below are the best answers for two of the toughest management level job interview questions.

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Career Realism

DECEMBER 10, 2015

HotJobs, and the Denver Examiner. The person who gets the job offer is not always the one who is most qualified—it’s often the one who prepares the best. Good preparation gives you confidence, helps you deliver better interview answers, and it will help you get the offer.

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