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What’s Really Behind the Tough Interview Questions?
Published on January 31, 2013 By: Marjorie KavanaghTags: interview preparation, job interview, job interview preparation, job interviews, Job Search
What’s Really Behind the Tough Interview Questions? How to handle tough interview questions. I remember the one interview question/situation that made me think, “I’m done for!!” I was interviewing for a recruiter position with my potential boss, Amy, the Human Resource Vice President at a bank. Without saying hello, Amy leaned back in her big leather chair, lit a cigarette, threw the pack of cigs on the desk, blew smoke in my face and said, “So tell me about yourself.” For a split second I thought, “I’m dead!” Then I realized this was a test of intimidation. Game on! I ignored the smoke from the unfiltered Camel, sat up in my chair and decided that with my answer, I was going to make friends with Amy. I figured that if I was offered the job, I would ultimately be working for her, so I might as well test my ability to survive in what would be a challenging environment. More about this later… ...read more
Are Your Job Search Organized
Published on September 29, 2012 By: Marjorie KavanaghTags: how to manage your job search, job search, job search organization
Are You Job Search Organized? Learn How to Manage Your Job Search Don’t let this happen to you… So your phone rings and it’s a recruiter wishing to speak with you about a job you applied for - all of a sudden, you go blank having applied for so many jobs that you can’t remember this one! Unfortunately, this happens and does not make a great first impression on potential employers. Here are four quick fix ways to get organized and stay on your toes during a job search: ...read more
Forever Young
Published on September 04, 2012 By: Marjorie KavanaghTags: how to find a job, job interviews, job interviews. finding a job, Job Search, job search email addresses, resume, resume email addresses, resume updates, resume writing, returning to work, starting a job search over 40, working moms, working mothers
Forever Young Okay, so maybe your blonde hair has “overnight” turned gray or you are not as tech savvy as you would like to be. Does this put you at a disadvantage versus younger candidates in a job search? Yes, if you let it! ...read more
When you’ve Got ‘Splaining to do’!
Published on July 03, 2012 By: Marjorie KavanaghTags: how to find a job, job interview, job interview preparation, job interviews, job interviews. finding a job, job search, quitting a job
I am sure all of us at one time or another has fantasized about telling our boss to “take this job and shove it!” No matter how tempting it may be to spontaneously quit a job, the thrill is rather fleeting once reality kicks in and you realize you now have to find another one. The killer question Why did you quit a job without having another one? It’s so much easier to find a job when you have one because quitting without another job raises a red flag that every employer will hone in on. ...read more
Playground Rules 101
Published on June 03, 2012 By: Marjorie KavanaghTags: first 90 day of a new job, interview preparation, job interview, job interview preparation, job search, leadership onboarding
Playground Rules 101 Would you like to know how to make a great impression during your next job interview? It’s Easy! Just remember the rules of the playground you learned as a child. Play nice in the sandbox No matter what your level of experience or occupation, employers want to know that you can get along with others and be a good team player. You can do this by demonstrating your ability to build and maintain professional relationships across organizations and with customers. ...read more
Job Search Unslumping
Published on April 01, 2012 By: Marjorie KavanaghTags: depression, how to find a job, interview preparation, job, job interviews. finding a, job search
Job Search Un-slumping Unless you land a job on your first interview, chances are that you may feel defeated or depressed as a result of being rejected by employers during the course of a job search. ...read more
Leadership Onboarding
Published on March 19, 2012 By: Marjorie KavanaghTags: first 90 day of a new job, how to find a job, how to start a new job, job search, leadership onboarding, new job orientation, onboarding, returning to work
The purpose of onboarding as a new employee is to accelerate your ability to understand company culture, build relationships and learn how the work really gets done. Spending this time up front will build a strong foundation for the development and success of your business plan. ...read more
Is Your Cover Letter a Page Turner?
Published on February 07, 2012 By: Marjorie KavanaghTags: cover letter critique, cover letters, job search, resume format
Is Your Cover Letter a Page Turner? Practically in the blink of an eye, an employer will make a decision of interest based on your cover letter. Think of it as an advertisement influencing the reader to either contact you immediately or turn the page to read your resume. Why Have One? Why not? Yes, some employers overlook cover letters. However, I recently queried employers via LinkedIn who responded almost unanimously attesting to their validity. All things being equal, wouldn’t you rather have an extra shot at convincing employers that you are their next employee? ...read more
A Giant Win! You Can Too!
Published on February 06, 2012 By: Marjorie KavanaghTags: how to find a job, job interviews. finding a job, job search
The Giants did it! This morning they will awake (if they slept at all) as Super Bowl Champions. I can't let this moment pass by without striking a comparison between the Giants' road to victory and the efforts it takes to find a job. ...read more
Negotiating Job Offers. Valuable Conversations
Published on December 12, 2011 By: Marjorie KavanaghTags: job search, linkedin, negotiating salary, salary negotiations
How to negotiate salary for a job offer. Often times, the term “negotiation” conjures up thoughts of two adversaries, each competing to win. However, in the context of a job offer, negotiating should be viewed as an everyday conversation focused on your value where the outcome satisfies both parties. ...read more
Build your LinkedIn Recommendations
Published on November 04, 2011 By: Marjorie KavanaghTags: job search, networking, recommendations, references, social networking
Maintain up to date LinkedIn Recommendations. ...read more
Can an Unemployed 50+ Year Old Attorney Find a Job in New Jersey?
Published on September 29, 2011 By: Marjorie KavanaghTags: cover letters, job interviews, job search, jobs for attorneys, jobs for lawyers, linkedin, networking, resume, resume cost, volunteering
This blog post today is in recognition of an attorney, who at 50+ years of age faced down the barrel of unemployment and shot back. How did he end up? To really appreciate the answer, let's understand where he started, we'll call him John: ...read more
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