What's Your Weakness?

By Courtney Pike on Aug. 29, 2008 Comments?

“What’s your weakness?” 

This is one of the most dreaded interview questions.  Of course, you want to put your best foot forward and relish all of your positive attributes, so how do you handle a question that focuses on your negative qualities?

How to Close the Interview

By Courtney Pike on Jul. 22, 2008 Comments?

“Do YOU have any questions?”  Finally, the interviewer has stopped spouting off questions, and he/she is curious to hear your queries. Having a few questions prepared ahead of time will help you leave a positive lasting impression with an interviewer.

Cover Up With Style: Creating a Captivating Cover Letter

By Courtney Pike on Jun. 18, 2008 Comments?

How many recruiting directors do you think actually read your cover letter?  If your cover letter is written like most job seekers’, then no one is reading it! Read...

Give Your Resume a Makeover

By Courtney Pike on May. 19, 2008 Comments?

There are beauty makeovers, fashion makeovers, and even extreme home makeovers.  Upon completion, there is a sense of renewed happiness, confidence, and self-assurance.

Getting a resume makeover is no different.  It simply allows the true, wonderful "you" to burst out.  Could you hand a Recruiting Director your resume right now with complete confidence that you are marketing the best you?

Never Say Never Again: Set Career Goals

By Courtney Pike on Apr. 21, 2008 Comments?

What is your dream job, and how do you make that dream a reality? Read...

Full Round of Interviews: Get Fired Up

By Courtney Pike on Apr. 04, 2008 Comments?

You've made it past the preliminary interview and you're scheduled for a full round of interviews with several different people.  If you walk in prepared, you might just walk out with a job offer. Read...