job interview

May 10, 2019 Julie Shenkman

The Job Interview: Don’t Add Insult to Injury

Unintentionally Insulting the Interviewer Isn’t the Way to Win the Job I recently was speaking with a friend about bad job seeker behavior during the job interview. The topic came up as she was recalling when she worked on the

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July 27, 2016 Julie Shenkman

4 Things You Can Do To Guarantee An Interview

Modern job hunting has evolved over the years. Now-a-days you can easily apply online for virtually any position. Hundreds of companies are now seeking candidates, such as yourself, through the world wide web. Although it is now easier than ever

June 2, 2016 Julie Shenkman

Beyond the Resume: Tips for Marketing Yourself to Employers

The job-seeking process entails much more than a perfect and polished resume. Marketing yourself involves honestly presenting your positive features in a way that interests the other person. When marketing yourself, your potential employers will be looking for many values

January 20, 2016 Julie Shenkman

3 Tips to Stand Out From the Candidate Crowd

In a competitive job market, gaining an edge over other qualified candidates can often times be challenging. How do you stand out from a crowd without appearing too aggressive? It’s a fine line, and crossing it could actually hurt your

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April 9, 2015 Julie Shenkman

Go Ahead…Fail A Little: Employers Actually Like That Sort of Thing

One of the hardest interview questions according to job seekers is “Tell me about a time you failed.” While job candidates see it as the hardest interview question, recruiters view it as the most important question they ask. We get

November 3, 2014 Julie Shenkman

Would You Sport a Moustache During Your Job Search?

One third of job seekers said they won’t take part because they don’t want it to impact their job search October is a month dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness and women’s health issues, but November is dedicated to the guys.

Soft skills get little respect but will make or break your career

September 30, 2014 Julie Shenkman

Top 5 Soft Skills Employers Look For

While employers and hiring managers typically use a job seeker’s technical skills to narrow down the candidate pool, it’s the job seeker’s soft skills that will most likely land them the job. The interview process is the time when a

July 24, 2014 Julie Shenkman

Job Seeker Dilemma: What If You Have to Cancel a Job Interview?

There was recently a story in the news about a woman who left her children in the car while she went on a job interview. Shanesha Taylor, the mother of two, faced a dreaded decision that many job seekers are

June 27, 2014 Julie Shenkman

The Top 9 Career Articles of the Month

It’s almost the end of the month, so we thought it would be fitting to share an end of month list! Here are the top nine articles from Beyond in June: The Job Search is Moving to Mobile Devices Three

May 27, 2014 Julie Shenkman

QUIZ: What’s Your Workplace Personality?

Note: This quiz is no longer active Are You A Workaholic? Take Our Quiz to Find Out! We all know that different kinds of people make up a workplace and each of us have different personality types that allow us

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