Lessons from the career of actor Peter Falk.
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Tips on negotiating your salary
It is the night before your final interview for your dream job. Despite your excitement about landing that ideal position, you are apprehensive because you know it’s time to talk about that dreaded topic – salary expectations. Many people struggle when trying to obtain a salary they deserve and one that accommodates their lifestyle. They worry about appearing unreasonable and greedy or, worse, they don’t want to lose the job to someone who is more “affordable.” They often forget that for the employer, yours is only one of many negotiations for services and products they depend on. Most employers see it as a matter of professional debate – so should you.
In our competitive economy, savvy negotiating skills are often prized. This will be your first opportunity to show you can take and hold a well-informed position in a professional environment.
Lessons from Iggy’s failure
What is failure? How does a professional recover from a setback? I have wrestled with this issue both in my own career and in helping our clients to have a healthy relationship with failure. Your ability to understand and deal with things that don’t go the way you expect is one of the most important professional skills to learn.
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10 Books to Read Before Your Finance Interview
Published by Igor Khayet, MyResumeShop If you are preparing for a career in finance or just want to learn more about the stock market you may have noticed the enormous amount of material on the internet and at bookstores. Most of this information is not worth the paper it’s printed on. Save yourself some time [...]
How to get the most out of LinkedIn
It’s not enough to simply have a LinkedIn account. Are you getting the most out of it? Are you using it proactively for your jobs search? At a minimum you should have a complete profile and constantly be adding contacts as you meet new people that could be helpful in your job search.
What should I ask at the end of the interview?
The last five minutes of the interview is your chance to ask questions. There is nothing more embarrassing than being caught off guard with nothing intelligent to say. It’s one thing to struggle with interview questions that you are not expecting, but in this part of the interview you should have excellent questions prepared.
Three Topics to Address in the Cover Letter
Despite its inconsistent use by recruiters, the cover letter remains an important component of the application process. While some firms have completely stopped using cover letters for recruiting, other organizations swear by it. At its worst, the cover letter is an unorganized, generic letter that restates or summarizes what is already on the resume.
Responding to the Most Difficult Interview Questions
It is impossible to anticipate every single potential interview question, so you should expect to be caught off guard at some point in the interview. The key is how you choose to respond when faced with this situation.
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