It’s not just CAN you do the job

I hear it and see it a lot from candidates… I CAN do the job.  That is the answer a lot of times when I ask some form of “Why do you want this position at this company?”  I hope you do not think that is a good answer, because it is not. Look at it...

To find a job you must Chive On!

Chive On: A Phrase made famous by the popular website, “www.TheChive.com” (probably the best site in the world). It means stay the course no matter what. Chive On refers to the mutual understanding between Chivers on how to go about life, regardless of all...

Why don’t you like me?

Sometimes it really is you.  I always encourage people to ask for feedback in the interview process.  The catch… you will rarely get any.  But you might.  One of the best ways is to ask at the end of each interview.  No, do not just blurt out “do you like...

It’s never too late in the interview process

to get turned down.  Yes, sorry about that.  I know you just gave up several days off and told a dozen lies to make it to the final interview but it’s a no-go flight.  Think of it this way.  What should you do if you date someone for a while.  Things keep going...

So you applied, now what?

Assuming you did everything right your online application is now sitting in some black hole of an ATS.  You now have two choices.  Go on the offensive or wait and see if the God’s are with you.  What do you think would work better; asking someone out in person...