The offer was meager. It wasn’t even worth considering. My client and I deemed it “insulting.” Nearly a month later, the offer had transformed and now included an envious salary and relocation package to New York City. What happened? Did the premier advertising firm just change its mind? No, my client had done his research ...
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Sharing vs. Selling in an Interview
I recently tweeted the following, "Interviewers can sense lack of your confidence like a dog smells fear; try SHARING yourself, in stead of 'selling' yourself. You'll relax." It's true. It's also easier said than done. The idea of an interview is stressful enough...after all, you NEED and/or WANT this job! Interviewers certainly understand and accept some nervousness, ...
Negotiating Up in a Down Economy (While Unemployed!)
Quick story- My client, a sweet and introverted techie, (bless his heart) is so very talented, yet found himself unexpectedly unemployed for nearly a year when he reached out to me for help with his resume, cover letter and interviewing skills. Results? Fresh confidence and two interviews where none had existed before. He received one offer. That's all ...
How to answer ridiculous interview questions
Today, there was a repost of the Top 25 "Oddball" Interview Questions of 2009. A collection of the wildest, wackiest, and most heart-stopping questions, asked by savvy decision-makers at coveted companies such as Yahoo, Apple, Google and Amazon. See all 25 interview questions and find out if you are prepared to answer them! Well, as ...
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