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What's Your Nervous Interview Tic?
Whether it’s your first or your 50th, job interviews are nerve-wracking experiences. And no matter how conscious you are of not letting that nervousness show, sometimes there’s nothing you can do about it.
Several friends have told me they have nervous tics that only come out in interviews: one friend’s nose starts to run uncontrollably, another becomes compulsive about pushing her hair away from her face, a third laughs at inappropriate times.
Ask Savvy: How Do I Follow Up on a Job I Want?
Dear Savvy,
I have a question about a job I applied for earlier this month (Oct. 4). I got a reply the following morning because my resume didn't download, and I replied with an apology and another attachment a few hours later.
8 Successful Companies That Are Still Hiring
Personal experience and news reports might tell us that nobody is hiring right now, but Fortune says to think again. The magazine recently released its 40 Under 40 — a list of the hottest rising stars in business — and many of them are looking to expand their teams. To see who these entrepreneurs are and what they’re looking for, read more.
3 Places That Give Free Resume Advice
Professional resume services aren't the only places to find help on updating your resume. Objective advice can be had without paying for it, if you know where to look. Take your chances by bringing your resume to one or more of these places recommended by The Wall Street Journal — they're free, so you have nothing to lose.
7 Job Hunting Sins to Avoid
Luck has its place in a job search, but it's certainly not everything. Put your searching smarts into action and you'll be on your way to success; just be sure to save yourself from job hunting failure by avoiding these seven no-nos.
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10 Small Mistakes That May Cost You the Job
Yes, we're all human. Yes, we all make mistakes. But your job search isn't the time to make them.
10 Resources For a Complete Job Search
When job hunting is your full-time job, you've got to do everything in your power to get an interview. That means using your open-ended days to exhaust all of your resources. Get out of your job-hunting rut and find more opportunities by tapping into these 10 places.
Expect to Answer These 20 Common Interview Questions
Interviewers hold the keys to your fate, which kind of makes it seem like you're going into a lion's den, feeling vulnerable and a little (or a lot) anxious. While the series of questions will always TBD, you can still prepare by pondering some of the most common interview questions. Some of these predictable questions come from your personal experiences, and some of them come from my own.
Grind Tip: Catch Up on Tracking Your Accomplishments
The majority has spoken, and 87 percent of you plan on looking for new jobs when the economy takes a turn for the better. Be prepared for a stronger job market by taking stock of your accomplishments now.
Keeping an up-to-date resume is the best way to stay on your toes during any job market.
I'm Asking: Have Unconventional Efforts Gotten You Hired?
It's no secret that the job market is tough right now. The fight for open positions is extremely competitive and in light of increasing pressure to get noticed at an interview, some candidates are getting creative to beat the competition — but how far is too far? Not all of these stunts are guaranteed to get you the job.
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