You've heard the phrase "you never get a second chance to make a first impression" many times during your life. While this concept rings true in every aspect of life, perhaps the most important time to stop and consider what this means is when preparing for a job interview.



The overall impression that you make begins, and in some cases ends, with your appearance. The moment you are introduced to a job interviewer, he or she forms an initial impression based on your appearance. When… Continue

At last, Video is crawling its way into Recruiting. This is only good news for jobseekers, who will find they are able to interview from the comfort of their home using a webcam, and avoid travel and related expenses.



But, as with every new development, those best prepared will stand a stronger chance of success. Here are 10 recommendations jobseekers should keep in mind when completing a Video Interview:



1. Prepare in advance. Tech can do a lot of things, but it won't… Continue

Job interviews are starting to look a lot alike. The same questions are being asked over and over again and they are getting the same responses.



Where do you see yourself in 5 years?



What are your strengths and weaknesses?



There is nothing wrong with these questions, as long as candidates are willing to give honest answers and recruiters are willing to listen. Otherwise, it can become pretty hard to distinguish the right candidate from the… Continue

A growing number of jobseekers find themselves in the midst of a long-term job search. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. jobless rate soared to a four-year high of 5.7% in July 2008 and the average job search took more than four months to net results. However, some critics would put this number and the number of the unemployed much higher.



Helen Kooiman, author of Suddenly Unemployed asserts, "Such statistics are inaccurate indicators. They do not include those whose… Continue

Being a manager is not easy. As the economy loses steam and companies tighten their budgets, management skill is even more essential. In good times, when organizations are growing and money flows more freely, mistakes can be and often are overlooked. The pressures of that next project and the opportunities for that next sale often preclude a clear and unbiased look at the effectiveness of the team.



Conversely, recriminations can grow when budgets tighten, projects are cancelled and… Continue

Creating a sample business plan is an outstanding way for you to distinguish yourself from the competition in the medical sales, laboratory service sales, medical device sales, pathology sales, clinical and research laboratory sales, and pharmaceutical sales job search. I have received dozens of requests for a sample business plan, and I want to refer you all to my previous series of posts on the 30-day plan, the 60-day plan, and the 90-day plan. There are samples and links to samples in… Continue