Preparing for Your Next Job
Ensure you have the skills and experience needed to market yourself for your next job.
Career Change Tips  Losing a job may just be the opportunity you need to make the career change you've always dreamed of. When you lose your job, you're forced to face all of your career issues head on, which can make this phase an ideal career change opportunity. Considering a job offer from a downsized company  You've spent months and months searching for a job. Your last interview was with a company that just laid off employees. Now they're calling to offer a position to you. Do you accept or run the other way? Dealing with Rejection After the Interview  In this final part of a 3 part series on handling interview and resume rejection, learn how to handle the situation once you've been turned down for a position. Dealing with Resume and Interview Rejection  In this three part series, we will explore dealing with job search rejection. How do you deal with the silence after submitting your resume? How do you handle the rejection during and after an interview? Read part one on how to handle resume submission silence. Fired? Re-invent yourself  Being fired is not quite the same as being laid off. If you've been fired, you may want to do a little self assessment to ensure success in your next job. How To Answer the 5 Tough Interview Questions  No matter how many times you interview, there is always that one question that trips you every time. Here are some suggestions on how to respond to the top 5 difficult interview questions. Informational Interview Tips  An informational interview is an interview you set up with someone who works in a job that interests you, and it can be a fantastic way to explore a possible new career. More Tough Interview Questions Answered  The interview process can be difficult to navigate. Here are more ways to answer those tough interview questions. Resume Writing 101  Wondering why you're not getting the job interview calls? Are you using the same resume to apply for a variety of jobs? It's time to take a fresh new look at your resume. Tell Me About Yourself - A Book Review  Interviewing in today's job market takes skill. It also requires being able to respond to behavioral based interview questions. Tell Me About Yourself - Storytelling to Get Jobs and Propel Your Career by Katharine Hansen will help you put it all together. Training for a Different Career  Is training for a different career the best way to change careers or boost your earning power? Get tips on assessing training programs. Transferable Skill Sets  Understanding your transferable skill sets and being able to apply that understanding to your career decisions can open up a whole new realm of job options and career possibilities for you. Using the Art of Concentration while Unemployed  Concentrating is particularly important while you are unemployed. It helps you to focus on your goal of finding your next career. Why not consider an Internship?  If you've been unemployed for awhile, it may be time to start thinking outside the box. Consider an internship. They are not just for college students anymore.
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