Top 10 “Inconvenient Truths” for Job Seekers Who Use LinkedIn and Social Media
By Andy O’Hearn I was given a great gift these past 10 days. I was invited to present answers to the toughest LinkedIn questions posed by more than 75 PSGCNJ […]
Category: Job Search Tips
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The Best Reason to Take a MOOC: It Could Help You Land a Job
By Arlene O’Reilly While job seekers agree it is vital to connect emotionally with an interviewer, it can be tough finding common ground. A MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) provided […]
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When an Interviewer Says, Tell Me All About You
By Fran Sullivan You just sat to begin an interview, and the first question is the dreaded, “Tell me about yourself.” Yikes! Where do you start? Does the interviewer want […]
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Land a Job Utilizing the Skills Developed in Transition – Terrence Seamon Tells You How
By Rita Williams Those in transition to a new job often use examples from the past. Our interview strategies center on past achievements and our resumes display past positions. At […]
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What Makes You Happy?
By Rita Williams You secured an interview with one of your targeted companies. You came prepared with Challenge Action Result (CAR) stories: examples of how, at different jobs, you increased […]
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SCSEP provides free, paid training to people over 55
By Barbara Perone If you are over 55, want to find work, and qualify, you may be eligible to join an American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) employment training/placement program, […]
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Where do you see yourself in five years?
By Arlene O’Reilly No matter what age we are, whether we are working on not, we all dread this particular interview question. Many of us feel stumped by it and […]
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So, have you found a job yet?
By Barbara Perone If you have been unemployed for a while, you know how this question can make you cringe whether you hear it from family, friends, acquaintances, or former […]
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Walk me through your résumé
By Barbara Perone If an interviewer or hiring manager makes this request during a job interview, first, relax then take a minute or two to tell the person a few […]
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Unemployment income tax form available online
By Barbara Perone You have to go online to access the state income tax form you need to report your unemployment benefits for 2013 because you won’t be receiving it […]
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