Articles by RL Stevens
- Interesting Interview Incident
What happens before and after your interview can impact your job success. Here's just one example. Published 30Jan2011, viewed 377 times
- Are You Suffering From Job Search Insanity?
Changing your approach to your job search is key to changing the results. A little time and effort can go a long way toward your success. Published 18Jan2011, viewed 368 times
- 'Tis The Season To Be Networking
How can you make the holiday season work for you? Rather than just attending events, try networking them. Published 06Dec2010, viewed 452 times
- They Don't Hire During The Holidays...Do They?
Don't delay your job search until after the new year - they are hiring now. Really!
Published 04Dec2010, viewed 408 times
- Don't Throw Yourself Under The Bus
Improve your chances of a successful interview by avoiding these 7 simple slip-ups! Published 24Nov2010, viewed 802 times
- Dealing With Job Loss
Taking time to "grieve" the loss of your job is an important step in the process of finding a new one. Published 03Nov2010, viewed 1105 times
- The Top 5 "Musts" For Your Job Search
Getting back to basics: do you have what you need to do a job search? Here are 5 great tips! Published 27Oct2010, viewed 1427 times
- As A Job Seeker, Should I Post My Picture On LinkedIn?
Considering posting your photo on LinkedIn? Here's why you should. Published 03Oct2010, viewed 1465 times
- Interview Rejection: "Thanks But No Thanks." What Did I Do Wrong?
Does not getting offered the job make you doubt yourself, your qualifications and your value? Before you beat yourself up, read this. Published 20Sep2010, viewed 1644 times
- Cover Letters - Yes or No?
Should you spend the time to write a cover letter? It's an opportunity to go beyond the scope of your résumé. Read this and start writing! Published 15Sep2010, viewed 1444 times
- Think You Know How To Read A Job Ad?
Reading a job ad thoroughly can aid you in sending a proper response OR save you the time by you understanding this job isn't right for you. Can you tell the difference? Published 15Sep2010, viewed 1443 times
- Think You Are Too Old To Be Hired?
If you think your age is an issue in the hiring process, here are some things you can do to keep yourself high on the potential employer's list. Published 04Sep2010, viewed 1340 times
- Facing Behavioral Interviewing? Read On...
A behavioral interview is not the same as a traditional interview, so what's different about it and how do you prepare? Published 28Aug2010, viewed 989 times
- Addressing Employer's Needs By Using The "Three C" Technique: Circumstance - Conduct - Conclusion
Creating and using success stories to demonstrate your value to a potential employer. Published 17Aug2010, viewed 1807 times
- Beat The Applicant Rush Using "Spot Opportunities"
"Spot Opportunities" are great ways to get to the head of the line. Published 05Aug2010, viewed 1069 times
- Starting Your New Job The Right Way
Got the job - now what? Start off on the right foot by following these simple tips. Published 11Aug2010, viewed 1755 times
- Best Career Fair Secret: Stop Looking For A Job!
Tips on how to use a career fair to your best advantage. It may not be what you think! Published 01Jul2010, viewed 1441 times
- Career Change? Get The Job You WANT...Faster.
Most career transitions are built on past moves that affect future career progress. Ideally, when seeking a change in career direction, job role or function, your job search should be done by design and not default. The career track of many professionals and executives often results in getting stuck in a rut without definable goals. Published 15Mar2010, viewed 1353 times
- 7 Ways to Secure a Job in a Recessionary Marketplace
Though you may be dismayed by recent labor stats about the country's unemployment claims, they are potentially great news for the astute job searcher who courageously tunnels deeply where competitors fear to tread. If you're out of work, a solution to the unemployment blues is to run a job search differently from other job seekers. Go toward the challenge instead of running away. Published 26Nov2009, viewed 1272 times
- Start your new job the right way
Here are some tips to start your new job the right way and on the right foot. Published 05Nov2009, viewed 625 times
- Secret to Make Career Fairs Work for You
Nine marketing tips to outmaneuver your competition during a career fair. Published 28Oct2009, viewed 1535 times
- Go for what you're worth when accepting a new job
Don't sell yourself short. There is nothing wrong with negotiating. Published 10Oct2009, viewed 1436 times
- Tight market gives job seekers and advantage
In today's tight labor market and strong economy, job seekers have a distinct advantage when negotiating salary and benefits. Published 10Oct2009, viewed 1828 times
- Use a Direct Mail Campaign to Find Your Next Job
Using direct mail as a resource to find your next job. Published 10Oct2009, viewed 1588 times
- To make a good impression, tell them what they want to hear during interview
In her book, "The 40+ Job Hunting Guide," E. Patricia Birsner claimed middle-aged executives have a major flaw that manifests itself during their quests for new career opportunities. They "fail to apply the communication golden rule," which states: "Thou shalt communicate with others in the manner through which they best understand." Published 09Sep2009, viewed 1473 times
- Too Old is NOT an Excuse
" 'I'm too old' shouldn't be an excuse when job hunting" Published 08Oct2009, viewed 1068 times
- Interview Tips: Results Guaranteed When You Build Value
Interview tips: results guaranteed. By building value even before the interview, you are guaranteed to be using the most effective methodology to secure the position of your dreams. Manage your career or someone else will do it for you! Published 07May2008, viewed 353 times
- Three Effective Words to Control The Executive Interview
Controlling the executive interview is the most critical part of landing a senior management position. Many executives, upon successful completion of their campaigns, cite the Three C technique as the most effective of all approaches used in converting executive interviews to executive job offers. Published 03Apr2008, viewed 409 times
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