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Bob McIntosh's Blog – April 2012 Archive (6)
Sometimes the truth hurts
People who proclaim that most interview advice is simplistic irritate me. These are people who view advice on eye contact, handshakes, how to answer difficult questions, and avoiding smoking before an interview, as obvious and unworthy of mention. Their "expert" advice is often sarcastic, blunt, and…
Added by Bob McIntosh on April 21, 2012 at 10:16pm — 3 Comments
If you're gonna put in a half-ass effort on LinkedIn, you're wasting everyone's time
In my LinkedIn workshops I ask how many attendees are on LinkedIn. Some reluctantly raise their hand, clarifying they're on LinkedIn but haven't touched it in years. I tell them we'll do something about that, because otherwise it's a waste of time.
Alison Doyle of About.com wrote an honest article entitled “…
ContinueAdded by Bob McIntosh on April 18, 2012 at 6:01am — 7 Comments
A bad attitude can hurt your chances in the job search
No one will argue that being unemployed isn't a traumatic experience, especially me. I was on the receiving end approximately nine years ago and I meet jobseekers daily. Being unemployed isn't what I'd wish on anyone.
This said, if jobseekers aren't mindful of the attitude they project, it can hurt their chances of…
ContinueAdded by Bob McIntosh on April 13, 2012 at 9:14pm — 4 Comments
How to answer one of the most important interview questions
Forbes.com came out with an article on 10 of the toughest interview questions. Topping its list was, “Why should I hire you?” This is understandably one of the most unnerving questions to be thrown at you; but…
Added by Bob McIntosh on April 10, 2012 at 7:09am — 6 Comments
Agile work environment, brainstorming; do they work?
On a visit to my brother's school (he's a principal), I noticed a whiteboard in his office with various notes on the school's vision written on it. "Brainstorming session?" I asked. He nodded.
I thought to myself that I wouldn't want to have been in that room when a group of people were throwing ideas against the…
ContinueAdded by Bob McIntosh on April 7, 2012 at 7:32am — 2 Comments
Shut Up…talking too much can hurt you in the job search and at work
If that got your attention, good. I don’t know any other way to say it; I hate it when people talk too much. This is a personal issue of mine, a lack of tolerance, perhaps; but mind-numbing talking can affect one’s job search and performance/acceptance at work.
Networking events: When you’re at…
ContinueAdded by Bob McIntosh on April 4, 2012 at 12:20pm — 4 Comments
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