interviews – The Confident Career

Man looking confused while in an interview.

September 21, 2018 Emily McKinney

Busted! Lying on Your Resume is Likely to Cost You the Job

You’re stuck in a job you hate. You’ve been applying to any and every job you’re qualified for, but are having little luck. Then, you see your dream job listed. The description sounds like it was written from your resume

Cartoon people with thought bubbles overhead.

May 11, 2018 Emily McKinney

Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills – Which Do Recruiters Value Most?

When searching for a job, it seems almost impossible to know what employers want these days. Some people insist that companies care more about culture and look for people whose personality will mesh well with the team. Others say that

March 5, 2014 Joe Weinlick

The Only Reason to Check Your Phone in an Interview

I was at dinner with friends the other night, and realized that as soon as we sat down, everyone took out their smartphones. We hadn’t even looked at the menu, and everyone was intent on checking in on Facebook or FourSquare, or looking