There are two types of video interviews — live interviews (using Skype or FaceTime) and recorded Question-and-Answer interviews, also called “time-shifted” video interviews. In a recorded interview, the jobseeker is directed to a website to answer questions on video,...
Write resumes, send thank you notes, research the company, network on LinkedIn, update Facebook privacy settings (again), pick an outfit, take some professional development classes … AHHHHH!!!!! The job search to do list can be never ending. Instead of trying to...
Last week my CEO called me into his office to meet someone. Julie was a young professional who had just moved to the area and was looking for work. Before leaving the East Coast, she asked her circle of influence if they knew and could share 1-2 contacts in her new...
Happy Monday! So, what are you going to do to Activate Your Career Dreams? I challenge you to pick something, anything that starts you moving in the right direction. It can be as simple as signing up for a blog or newsletter that focuses on the industry/career of your...
Activate Your Interview with prepared references and recommendations. Earlier this month I read an MSNBC article about companies requesting access to the social media sites of potential job candidates during their interviews. YIKES! Talk about invasion of privacy....