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Getting lost in your job search is a surprisingly easy task. It takes a lot of energy to stay focused and work your plan for finding a new job.  There are several detours and side tracks that can derail the best of efforts. As the title of this article suggests as little as 10 days into your job search you can become listless and lose your drive. Giving in to any of the following distractions in excess can lead your job search off track rapidly.
Poor Management of your time: Your …

Stress is a normal and unavoidable part of every job search. The whole world seems to be changing and what’s worse we feel like we have no control over how it changes. Life goes from a defined, well established routine to an undefined fight for that next position. The hunt can be rewarding in many ways, but is inevitable that it will be filled with some level of stress and anxiety.
People experience the stress of the job search in a variety of ways. Each is very natural and the levels …

One of the biggest advantageous of an interview, is that it gives you an opportunity to form a connection with the interviewer. That connection will make it harder for the interviewer to pass you up when making the final decision to hire. Building a personal connection starts with the introduction. When you first meet the interviewer, you have an opportunity to establish a solid connection immediately.
Positioning- It is polite to stand when being introduced to anyone. When the interviewer comes into the room, be sure to stand up and …

The key to success in any interview is preparation. The hiring manager has taken the time to read your resume and even possible research you. The least you can do is show similar respect by researching the company you’ll be interviewing with. If you have time, it is also wise to research the hiring manager as well.
Employer information from the library: There are many ways to research a hiring company and hiring managers. Your local librarian can help out, most likely they will be able to pull up demographics on …

In part one of this series we talked about your objective of the Q&A session of an interview and how it can frame your answers. In this article, we’ll cover ways the interviewer’s objective and proper responses.
The interviewer’s objective is very similar to yours. They are interviewing to answer a few focused questions: Is this person the best person for this job? Does this person really want this job? Can they really do the job? Can I count on them to keep doing this job? While doing this job, …