What impression are you making in the interview? Are you projecting an image of someone who can do the job, or of someone who sure hopes it works out?

The video below shows how weak wording in the interview reflects poor communication skills and lack of ability, which will kill your chances to get the offer. Most of it is so common, you probably don't even know you're doing it!
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If you are a woman in the business world, no matter what your age, you must read the book Women, Work, and the Art of Savoir Faire, by Mirelle Guiliano. It will help you step around the mistakes you might make in your career or as a business owner, and step forward into an opportunity that you might miss without this kind of coaching.  In the video, I talk more about what the book covers, as well as why it can help you make your work life less stressful, more productive, and more successful.
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Many companies administer personality assessments as a part of their hiring process because they believe that personality traits predict future performance--and in many cases, they do.  Employers are taking a gamble on new employees, and they want to do what they can to hedge their bets.  But personality tests can be very stressful for the candidate--you know what's at stake here and you want to answer the questions the right way so that you get hired. The good news is, you can use the personality test to your advantage in the job search.

Watch the video below to discover the best way to approach a personality test.

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Many candidates don't realize that they should even be asking questions in the interview, and if they do, they limit their questions to information-gathering about the job.  Don't get me wrong, information-gathering is a very important goal for your interview questions to ask -- as long as you don't ask about salary!  BUT, there is a question that you absolutely must ask that can seal the deal in your interview, or even rescue it if it's not going well.  Watch the video to find out what it is:

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LinkedIn is an amazingly valuable resource for anyone's career, and essentially important for the success of a job search.  A great profile that shows you off at your professional best is the first step, but many job seekers want to know just how valuable LinkedIn recommendations are, too.

The video below will tell you

• why recommendations matter to viewers of your profile
  

• how many recommendations you really need to be effective

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Working with a recruiter should be a key strategy in your job search--but what kind of recruiters should you target?  Should you work with internal recruiters or external recruiters?  What's the difference between them?  Knowing what to expect from a recruiter you're working with will help you to make the most of your job search.   Watch the video below to learn more:
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Not all companies use personality assessments as part of their hiring process, but many do.  It's another step in pre-employment testing that gives the company as much information as they can get to ensure they make a good hire.  Have you taken a personality test lately?

Watch this video to learn the secret for using your personality test results to get ahead in the job search:

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It’s a free, one-hour online webinar packed with practical and powerful strategies to help you change your status from unemployed to employed–fast.

Haven’t you thought that there must be something you’re missing?  Some secret that, if you just knew what it was, would help you break out and land the job you REALLY want?  That’s why you need this webinar.

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If you’ve had your interview and you’ve sent your thank you note, what do you do now?  Should you call?  Is sending an email better?  How long should you wait?

Watch the video to find out:

• How and when to contact the hiring manager
• What your goal should be for the post-interview follow up
• What the hiring manager is looking for in your follow up response
• The best way to get to the result you want

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A resume is the foundation for your job search.  It’s your marketing document, which means it should grab the reader's attention and make them want to find out more.  Your resume can make or break your job search, and the job you land directly affects everything else in your life.  No matter what, you absolutely must have a winning, selling, resume.

It's easy to find great resume writing tips online, but because the process is such a big deal, many candidates don’t trust themselves to craft it and instead hire a resume writer or resume service, which can cost hundreds of dollars.  Is it worth it?  Maybe.  Watch this video to see what critical points you need to consider when evaluating whether or not to hire a resume writer and what you should look for in a resume writing service if you do.  What questions should you ask?
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Lots of companies administer personality assessments such as DISC, Caliper, or Gallup as part of their hiring process.  It helps hiring managers to see if a candidate really is a good fit for the job.

But what happens if they tell you that, based on your test results, you're not a good fit?  Are you out of luck?

Not necessarily.  Watch this video to see a couple of things you can do to get back in the game and try to save your job offer.  These are some slightly unconventional but very effective job interview tips you won't want to miss!

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