The Waiting Game

by Debra Wheatman on Jun 22, 2009 in Job Interviews

I received a phone call from my friend Joanie after her second interview at a company that she was ‘dying’ to work for. Breathlessly, and in seemingly one long sentence she explained that she thought the interview went ‘amazingly’, and she thinks she will be the one to get the job. They told her they would get back to her with more information (whatever that means) by Friday. This conversation between us took place on a Wednesday. Of course, Thursday passed without incident, and Joanie was not frantic yet because it wasn’t Friday.

Compensating for a Gaps in Employment

by Debra Wheatman on Jun 14, 2009 in Resume Writing, Resume Writing Advice

How do you compensate on your resume for a gap in employment? Naturally hiring managers want to see consistency; they want to see a professional history that does not contain gaps. Things happen though; there are personal and professional situations that sometimes come up – things that are beyond your control. So, what do you do if you have a gap on the resume? You probably won’t have the opportunity to explain it, especially if you have applied online or are submitting career documents via web-based or other anonymous means. How do you present yourself in a compelling manner even with the gap?

Don’t Let Workplace Rejection Get You Down

by Debra Wheatman on Jun 8, 2009 in Workplace

Did you recently get passed up for a big (or not so big) promotion? Did you ask for something at work and were flatly turned down? It happens – to all of us at some point. Things do not always go your way, and rejection is part of life – all aspects of life – both personal and professional. How you handle the rejection at work can serve as the cornerstone for short- and long-term success. It’s time to ‘man-up’ as they say.

Tips to Ace the Interview

by Debra Wheatman on Jun 1, 2009 in Job Interviews

You have a big interview coming up. You need to be prepared to ensure you are ‘on top of your game’. This is the opportunity for you to present your qualifications and achievements, and ensure a potential hiring manager knows that you can deliver. Here are some tips to help you with the dynamics of the interview.

Know Thyself: Before the interview, spend time reviewing your own résumé. You need to be prepared to talk about your background and reference details about the positions you held – some of which may have been some time ago. You don’t want to be caught without an answer to a question regarding a position you held five or six years ago. It won’t take long to brush up on your background. I can assure you, you will be happy that you took the time to review your history so you are prepared to answer questions and reference achievements throughout your professional tenure.