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Job Search Advice: How to Explain Your Unemployment (and Get Your Confidence Back!)

It seems that there’s always been a stigma attached to being unemployed, and even in this economy, when so many people are without a job for a lengthy stretch, it still causes candidates to be uncomfortable and nervous about telling people that they’re unemployed.  They don’t quite know how to handle the situation in the job search or in the interview.

Watch this video to find out exactly how to handle your unemployed status in networking, your job search, and job interviews:



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Job Interview Tip: What To Do If You Got the Offer, But It’s Not From the Company You Wanted

It’s not uncommon for a candidate to receive a job offer that’s not quite the one they wanted.  But the good news is that there are things you can do to slow down the process involving the current offer, and speed up the process on the one you want.

Watch the video to find out how to work this situation in your favor, and avoid what could become a very sticky situation in your job search:

 

Job Interview Tip: What To Do If You Got the Offer, But It’s Not From the Company You Wanted

In this difficult job market, it’s not uncommon for a candidate to receive a job offer that’s not quite the one they wanted. Job seekers don’t know whether to take it or hold out for the one they really want–but that’s risky. But here is a great way for you to slow down the process with the company making you the offer–and speed up the process with the company you want one from:

 

 

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Funny Job Interview Tips

Need a laugh before your next interview?  Watch these very funny interview tips from Kris Straub:

 

Job Interview Mistake: Oops! I turned down a job that I want now!

You turned down a job offer because you were sure you were getting a better one….and then you didn’t.

What now?  Can you get that offer back?  Maybe.

Here’s your best shot at turning this situation around for you:

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Job Search Dilemma: My Boss Saw My LinkedIn Profile…Now What?

If you’re in the job search, you need a LinkedIn profile, even if you’re trying to keep everything on the down low.  You won’t be able to manage a high-quality job search without being on LinkedIn.  But what happens when your boss sees it and wants to know what’s up?  That can be a tricky situation, and it’s important that you handle it well.  What do you say?

Watch this video to find out:

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Job Search Advice: References – Written vs. Verbal

Have you ever wondered if it carries more weight to have a written reference letter, or if it makes a better impression to have your reference speak directly to the hiring manager on the phone?  Watch this video and we’ll examine the differences and let you know which type of reference best fits various situations:

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Should I bring a 30/60/90-day plan to my first interview?

That’s a question many candidates ask.  Folks who want to differentiate themselves but aren’t sure about the timing or etiquette involved in the hiring process wonder if they should bring the whole 30/60/90-day sales or action plan to the first interview. Watch the video for my answer:
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Job Interview Strategy: What to Do With Your Brag Book

Because brag books (or 30/60/90-day plans, for that matter) are a relatively uncommon item to bring to interviews, some hiring managers aren’t prepared to work them in to the process. And because you might not be completely comfortable with using them (combined with the fact that job interviews rattle your nerves), you might not be as assertive as you need to be in incorporating them into your interview.

So what happens is that you might be asked to just leave your brag book or 90-day plan with your interviewer so that he can read it later – but DON’T. Watch this video to see how to gracefully and effectively handle that situation: