Believe it or not, negotiating a starting salary is still possible in today’s stumbling economy. If you have reached the salary negotiation stage in a job interview, chances are that you’ve made it through a huge pool of candidates and the employer really wants you. Employers are willing to negotiate starting salaries as long as […]
When it comes to time in between jobs, it is important that you keep busy. Whether it is an internship, volunteer work, or a part time job, employers are looking for individuals that made the most of their time off. Stay busy, stay productive.
In a constantly changing marketplace it is important to stay up to date with the latest trends. When you apply for a job, you’re much more likely to be successful in an interview if you tailor your resume to each position for which you apply. This Wall Street Journal article discusses the importance of knowing […]
With the economy gaining momentum and college graduation season upon us, several of you will be going out on interviews over the next few months. While preparing for an interview is very important, I wanted to offer a valuable post interview etiquette tip that will leave a lasting impression – sending an interview thank you […]
May and June mark the return of exciting and anxious times for many college seniors. They are focused on Commencement Day, the culmination of years of study and a time when they can finally exhale. The students with jobs already lined up will breathe an even greater sigh of relief. The ones still in the […]
The debate over social media passwords in the workplace continues, with The Union-Tribune recently weighing in on the topic. Over the past several months, several companies and public agencies have been cited asking job applicants for Facebook passwords during interviews to see what they post online. In fact, a new survey found that 37% of companies […]
This video from The Wall Street Journal ponders what business students should be studying to make themselves attractive to employers. When I’ve been ask to speak at colleges, I’ve always emphasized that the more diverse you are, the more engaging and professional you will be in an interview. Do you consider yourself a well-rounded business […]
Each Monday, I’m on television delivering insights on the local and national job market. The big picture on employment is what everyone’s curious about, so be sure to tune to KUSI’s Good Morning San Diego at 6:40 a.m. Here’s a recent segment on Tricky Interview Questions. Related Post: KUSI Says: “Ask Phil Blair A Question”
All play and no work seems to be the motto of some members of Gen Net. Those employees glued to their computer screens all day may look like they’re hard at work—but chances are, some of them are hardly working. Instead, they’re spending hours surfing the Internet for their personal pleasure: shopping, trading stocks, playing […]
