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6 Questions to Ask During a Phone Interview

Mar

2013

Tweet Pin It Many companies that hire new graduates will use a multi-stage process for vetting candidates, and the first step is often a phone interview. Phone interviews are a bit different than interviews in person. A large portion (some studies indicate up to 90%) of our human communication is tied up in non-verbal cues, and some of those might be completely missed during a phone interview. Even if you nail the interview, you might ...

How to Know if Your Internship is Going to Suck

Mar

2013

Tweet Pin It Day one. You walk into the office and a feeling of dread overwhelms you. The flickering fluorescents shed light on a pool of zombie-like workers staring blankly at their computer screens. You turn the corner to your boss’s office and the smell of mildew and reheated coffee hits you in the face. Everyone looks tired. Nobody looks happy to be there. Time somehow moves slower in this place, and you’ve just signed yourself ...

The 8 Rules of the Marketing Resume

Feb

2013

Tweet Pin It Marketing is a profession that has changed dramatically over the past two decades, and because of it, you’ve got to keep your resume up to date. A solid marketing resume will stand out in the 6-10 seconds that a recruiter takes to look it over, but an average one will end up where it belongs – in the discard pile. Make sure yours lands where it should by following these 8 simple ...

6 Things Not to Wear to Your Next Job Interview

Feb

2013

Tweet Pin It I love making a fashion statement as much as anyone, and you can bet when you see me out on a Friday night, I will stick out like a brightly-colored man-sicle in any bar I frequent. That being said, there’s a time for dressing for attention, and it’s definitely not in your next job interview. Here are six examples (three for men and three for women) of things that I wouldn’t recommend ...

Humor: Mistakes to Avoid in Job Interviews

Feb

2013

Tweet Pin It Interviews | E-merl.com ~ New Experiments In Fiction It’s easy to say too much or too little in a job interview, but when it comes to the topic of strange sexual fetishes, it’s best to just steer clear…

How and Why You Should Become a Brand Advocate

Feb

2013

Tweet Pin It You have certain products and services that you love, right? I’m not talking about the boring stuff that you buy out of habit; I’m talking about those things that truly make your life easier, better, and more fun. Being a brand advocate isn’t just about buying the same brand of toilet paper every week, it’s about standing behind a company, and spreading the word for no other reason than you love what they ...

Six Ways to Make Your Wardrobe Reflect Your Ability and Your Personality

Jan

2013

Tweet Pin It You want people – especially potential employers – to know that you are a serious and professional job seeker, right? Of course you do, but that doesn’t mean you can’t reflect a bit of your own personal brand in your choice of wardrobe. Here are six ways you can personalize your job interviewing attire without raising any eyebrows. 1. Know the company and position Every company’s culture is different. If possible, talk ...

New Year, New Job, New Waistline: How Getting in Shape Could Help You Get Hired

Jan

2013

Tweet Pin It There are a lot of things you can do to help improve your chances of finding a job in marketing, but you probably never thought that your weight would be a factor. A new study by the Wall Street Journal indicates that executives with higher BMI’s are perceived as less effective leaders in the workplace. While it may sound discriminatory, hiring managers are certainly paying attention to your waste-line in your job interviews, ...