You’re interviewing for a job you’re really excited about. You’ve researched the company’s history and products, and prepared answers to all the typical interview questions. After you sit down with the hiring manager, you’re hit with an unexpected question that stops you dead in your tracks. What do you do next? Preparing for an interview is…
It’s a common scenario: You have a baby and decide to take some time off of work. It could be due to a high-needs infant, it could be high child care costs, or it simply might just feel right to be fully present at home. Fast forward three, five or 10 years, and now you’re ready…
Jenna Galgano worked in the entertainment and event marketing industry. When her company had a shift in personnel, she lost her job. “Hey, it happens,” she said. “There’s nothing you can do about it but pick up and keep moving.” She maintained a positive outlook and it made a huge difference. She worked hard alongside her…
If you ever read about how companies, as well as some of the big job boards such as Monster Worldwide and CareerBuilder, are making their applicant tracking systems more sophisticated in attracting job applicants, you would think the world of job hunting is becoming a lot like the world of online dating. While human resources…
Shy. Awkward. Dislikes people. Indifferent. Being an introvert comes with a lot of negative connotations. Introversion is commonly misunderstood, particularly by those who are not introverts. Extroverts are energized by being busy with high-intensity activities. They thrive having a full professional and social calendar. For introverts, these situations drain energy, rather than fuel it. While…
When new members first come to The Five O’Clock Club and begin working with one of our career coaches, our aim is to help them develop a job-search strategy based on proven methodology. The tools members use can propel them toward a fulfilling new job, or even an entirely new career. Audrey worked as an…
P. Smith had an experience similar to many others in 2009: She was laid off at the height of the recession. Determined not to let her situation define her, she quickly started her job search. “I immediately engaged a career counselor at my local employment center,” says Smith. “I also visited several centers, re-engaged associates through…
Endless to-dos, a multitude of deadlines, and the feeling of being pulled in every direction — stress can stretch you so thin you feel like you’re a balloon about to pop. A little stress can help you work better. It pushes you just enough to stay focused and maintain an edge. However, working Americans often…
Some people see technology as a blessing in their job search. They’re able to get more applications and resumes out than ever before and land numerous digital interviews as a result. But is a digital interview the same as a face-to-face interview? More companies are using digital interviews as a first, and in some cases, the only…