Job Search Interviewing

So you've finally been called to interview for that job you're dying to get. Or maybe you have an informational interview lined up or will be attending a networking event next week. You've researched the industry, the company, confirmed that your references will provide glowing recommendations, and prepared a list of questions you'll ask when given the

It's no secret that most people view looking for work as one of life's necessary evils. Can you relate? Most of us have had to do it at some point, but few of us have ever enjoyed the process. Finding a job is often a job in itself. It is time consuming, frustrating at times,

Wow. You had no idea your job search would be such hard work, did you? But the standout resume we created for you at Distinctive Documents really paid off. And all the time and effort you've spent networking, researching, applying and following up have reaped rewards. You've got some interviews scheduled, you've picked up your

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You did it!  You landed the interview for the job of your dreams!  Okay, maybe it "just a job", but it was important enough for you to suit up and show up, right?  So you clearly have some interest in getting it. Now that the interview is over, what's next?  Do you follow up?  How

Okay, so you've been fired.  It happens, even to some very interesting and successful people.  Perhaps you saw it coming.  Perhaps you didn't (which is a topic for another time).  Either way, the effect a termination has on your life usually ranges from unpleasant to downright devastating. Compounding the discomfort you suffer from losing your job

Work can be stressful.  Being out of work can be very stressful.  And looking for work is stressful as well.  There are few things (a visit to the dentist, for example) more sweaty palm inducing than sitting through a job interview.  Whether your angst is attributable to the importance of getting the job or because you're uncomfortable

With apologies to Mick Jagger, while an informational interview may not get you the job you want, you just might find you get what you need:  Useful, insightful information about a job, a career or an industry;  information that has the potential of yielding both short and long-term benefits, not only with respect to any job search

"Interviewing".  Yes, we know.  We feel your pain.  No matter how much we try to tell ourselves otherwise, a job interview is usually not a good time, ranking somewhere below attending traffic school among things we look forward to.  Sure, interviewing for a new job can be exciting, but it's hardly ever fun (an example

Look!  It's the job you want!  It's perfect!  The work you'll be doing, the reputation of the company, the title, location, everything!  Wait, what?  Not everything?  The salary isn't quite what you were hoping?  Well, this scenario is commonly faced by job seekers and here's some advice on what to do about it. Nothing personal. 

Are you shy?  Do you feel awkward in social settings that involve people you don't know, or perhaps even people you do?  If so, then a job search is probably not your favorite project, requiring as it does networking, cold-calling, follow up with strangers and telephone or in-person interviews where you're required to talk about

"A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away....".  A simple phrase, familiar to movie goers everywhere, and one which triggers an avalanche of memories for many of us.  Memories about the film and the commercial enterprise it generated.  Perhaps some recollection about where we were the first time we saw it and who

Are you a shy or introverted person who is interviewing for a new job soon? We've all had moments when we were so intimidated that we were rendered unsure of ourselves and unable to be assertive, almost as if we were shy.  Some of us are shy, of course and for us, those moments happen