Career Advice

3 ways that job descriptions help build an effective resume

Job descriptions are an extremely powerful tool when it comes to resume writing.  Unfortunately, once securing a job, employees will most likely never see their positions exact job description again.  Tragic.  Along with saving descriptions for previous positions held, I suggest saving/printing any descriptions for the jobs you’d like to obtain. Here are 3 ways […]

August 25, 2009 2 comments READ MORE →

Good Ear vs. Bad Ear – A tale of two recent graduates, and their opposing views on job hunting

Corn on the Job’s feeling a little weird today.  There is a part of me that’s very excited, impressed, and inspired by the creativity of a recent La Salle graduate, and his job search antics.  And there is another part of me that’s feeling somewhat disappointed, and maybe even bitter with a recent graduate from Monroe […]

August 4, 2009 13 comments READ MORE →

Are you unemployed? Here’s 20 ways to become FUNemployed

When I was part of a lay-off in March of this year, I officially became FUNemployed.  Now, I could have let post-traumatic lay-off stress set in, but instead I created a positive mind set for myself.  I call this state of mind FUNemployment, and I believe the world needs it now, more than ever. Losing […]

July 30, 2009 14 comments READ MORE →

What did you want to be when you grew up? Discussion – reply with your answer!

When I was a first grader, the teacher asked us to draw what we wanted to be when we grew up.  It was the very first time the question crossed my Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle loving mind.  Once coming to the realization that I couldn’t be a  Ninja Turtle, I knew that I would one […]

July 29, 2009 26 comments READ MORE →

Helpful link displaying niche job search websites by field/industry

When general job boards don’t work out, try finding one specific to your niche.  Check out the link below! http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobsbycareerfieldaz/a/topsbytype.htm

July 28, 2009 2 comments READ MORE →

Haven’t heard back? Can you apply again?

More than a few friends of mine have asked this question lately, so it appears like a  perfect topic for Corn on the Job.  I think today I’ll cut right to the answer, and give you some more thought after.  Yes, definitely send your application/resume to the company again, but please make sure you give […]

July 17, 2009 READ MORE →

How to respond to questions regarding being fired

Everything is going just peachy.  Not only have you answered every question with confidence, but your answers have shown you are more than qualified for the opening.  However, this confidence only grows in you once answering another question successfully.  Before each new question your leg shakes under the table in anticipation for the question that […]

July 16, 2009 11 comments READ MORE →

Why interviewing is like dating…

The obvious goal of dating and interviewing is to make match.  A match that meets the interests, and needs of both sides of the relationship.  Quickly, I’ll take a look at each step of the hiring process, and make an attempt to point out how its not unlike dating…to a certain extent.  Don’t take it […]

July 15, 2009 14 comments READ MORE →

How to survive a Behavioral Interview

The use of Behavioral Interviewing (BI) in company recruiting strategies is on the rise.  It’s use in the overall interview strategy varies.  While some organizations use the BI process for each skill set being tested, many organizations spread a few of these detail oriented, open-ended questions throughout the interview.  A well trained interviewer should know […]

July 14, 2009 20 comments READ MORE →

Resume length – does it matter?

The most frequently asked question about resumes that I receive is, “how long should it be?”  If you put in some time to research the topic, you’ll easily stumble on certain suggested guidelines on resume length.  For years everyone was told to keep their resumes to one page – no more!  Makes you shriek doesn’t […]

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