4 Tips for Interviewing for a Sales Job

In many ways, interviewing for a sales position is exactly like interviewing for any other job.  However, there are a handful of interviewing variables that become even more important when it is a great business development role that you are going after.

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Six Figure Jobs You May not Know About

You may be surprised to learn which jobs are paying the big bucks these days.

Although many people associate six-figure salaries with executive positions, those with a knack for technology and creative thinking can earn handsome compensation, too. According to research from Robert Half Technology and The Creative Group, salaries often top $100,000 for roles such as information architects, data security analysts and user experience (UX) designers. The generous compensation levels are due to high demand for these professionals as organizations strive to enhance their digital presence and boost investments in information technology (IT) infrastructure.

“These highly specialized positions help companies implement essential projects, such as improving and securing the firm’s online presence across platforms, or gathering and analyzing business data,” said John Reed, senior executive director of Robert Half Technology and The Creative Group. “Employers are willing to pay well for these roles because they allow organizations to take advantage of new technologies and gain a competitive edge.” Continue Reading

How to Get that First Real World Job

Congratulations college grad! After years of studying, countless sleepless nights, one-too-many college loans, and unfailing support from family and friends, you’ve finally graduated and are off to that big first job. But wait a minute: What’s taking so long to get it?

News stories about the horrific conditions of the economy and the Boomerang Generation can come across as horribly disheartening to those who are vigorously perusing the job market looking for their first big job. Those who have just spent the past four years working tirelessly around the clock don’t want to take just any job or even feel that they might have to. They’ve flipped fast-food burgers, answered office phones, and babysat children for years; they are ready for their first “real world” job.

Well, here’s the good news: The job market is improving slowly but surely, especially for college graduates. A recently released Gallup.com study reveals that despite a weakly perceived job market, positions are increasing out there. And here’s even more good news: With the right outlook and work ethic, you’re likely to be one of the recent graduates who gets a job right out of college. There are three key things to remember when entering the job search that could help you seal that first dream job. Continue Reading

How Employers Can Build Relationships in the Candidate Experience

Joe Murphy of Shaker Consulting Group

Bruce Ferguson of iHire sheds an expanded view of how to deal with rejection as part of the candidate experience.  He offers suggestions on how to think about the talent pipeline as community, thus his focus is not how to reject, but how to connect.  Click PLAY, and then scroll down to discover more. Continue Reading

College Dorms That Are Allegedly Haunted

College can be a scary place. Literally. And those who live in a dormitory may know this all too well. The strange noises and eerie tapping sounds you hear at night could be your next-door neighbor or the old AC unit acting up, but it could also be one of the many signs that your dorm is haunted. Century-old dorm halls have seen it all, and, in some cases, those who die here never leave. Check out  this college dorm that is allegedly haunted. Continue Reading

Five Versatile Degrees Worth Pursuing

Are you college bound, but stuck without a major?

Choosing a college degree path is just one of the many decisions students will have to make in the next couple of months.

According to a CareerBuilder survey, 36% of workers with college degrees said they wish they had chose a different major in college. That said, choosing the right major can make a world of difference.

Take a look at five versatile degrees you might be interested in from the following infographic.

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Employers Engage Candidates through Virtual Job Tryouts

Joe Murphy of Shaker Consulting Group

Jennifer Alsever, journalist and writer recently penned an article describing how more companies are asking candidates to provide a work sample as part of the screening and evaluation process.    Show, Don’t Tell is the title and the theme.  Her great article is here.  Her examples deal with small populations, filling one or a small number of positions.

When trying to scale up to fill hundreds, or thousands, is that format reasonable?  Well maybe not, but it’s close cousin approach certainly does. Continue Reading

How to Find the Gold Hidden in a Cover Letter Template

A general search run in any search engine of your choice will lead to a number of results. Especially if you are looking for cover letter samples to follow up, then the task is extremely difficult, as you will not know what to choose and what to let go of. This entire experience can be extremely frustrating as many nice looking cover letter samples may lead to unwanted results. Continue Reading

How #CDISST Can Boost Your Executive Job Search

Jessica Holbrook Hernandez of Great Resumes Fast

As an executive job seeker on the move, it’s important that you’re always in the know when it comes to the latest and greatest job-seeking vehicles. A new way to gain access to new information is via the Twitter hashtag #cdisst. This hashtag was created as a part of a professional initiative from Career Directors International (CDI). Now it’s time to learn more about what this hashtag can do for you. Continue Reading

How to Feel Confident About Writing Your Executive Resume

Jessica Holbrook Hernandez of Great Resumes Fast

The process of writing an executive resume can feel downright intimidating for someone who has been out of the job-seeking loop. But if you’ve been successful as an executive for the past few years, then it’s understandable that you’d have little experience—you’ve been busy working!

Now that the time has come for you to begin the process of applying for jobs, it’s important that you feel good about every step in the process since your attitude makes a huge difference, especially as you write your resume. So how can you gain some confidence? Here are some ideas to consider … Continue Reading