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Carole Martin's Articles in General Business

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  • Follow-Up After The Job Interview - To Send or Not to Send a Letter
    The follow-up, thank you, letter after a job interview is more than a nice "thank you for the interview." It is one more chance for you to sell yourself, and to tell them what you can do for them. Don't assume the interviewer remembers everything you said.
  • What If You Receive More Than One Offer For a Job?
    There are always variables that cannot be predicted when accepting an offer, but using an analytical approach can make the decision more objective. Making a bad decision can result in your being miserable and feeling unfulfilled, but unable to leave because you have only been in the job for a few months.
  • How to Survive the Job Interview If You Are Tanking
    How to handle situations in a job interview that may be uncomfortable and know the signs for an interview that is going no where.
  • The Job Interview Follow Up Letter
    The follow-up, thank you, letter is more than a nice “thank you for the interview.” It is one more chance for you to sell yourself, and to tell them what you can do for them.
  • INTERVIEW COACHING: Add Value to Your Business – Be On the Cutting Edge
    You might think that just anyone could hang out a “sign” or create a website and advertise themselves as an Interview Coach. In reality they can do that, but that doesn’t mean that they have what it takes to do a good job or that they will be able to reap the benefits for their clients or themselves. There are some factors that will determine what makes a really good interview coach.
  • You're Not Alone If You Hate Going To Job Interviews
    “I know I could do the job if they would just give it to me. Why do I have to prove myself? I meet all the qualifications they are looking for. I could do this job with my eyes closed. Can’t they tell from my resume that I am qualified?”
  • Hiring Myths, Truths, and What it Means to YOU
    Sometimes using common sense will work to help you through the interview but it is important that you be aware of some of the pitfalls of interviewing. Preparation and making a good impression will be a good first step. Preparing and knowing what the employer is looking for will take you to the next level of preparation.
  • Handling Awkward Job Interview Situations
    Interviewing can be a challenge to your professionalism. No matter how weird or crazy the interview situation gets, it is in your best interest to “keep your cool.” Sometimes unprofessional, awkward, or embarrassing events occur which can test your ability to handle yourself.
  • Is “Behavioral Interviewing” a New Job Interviewing Technique?
    The difference between a behavioral question and other questions is what the question asks for. A behavioral question will be very specific. Creating stories for the behavioral interview requires preparation and practice.
  • How To Deal With Negative Questions in the Job Interview
    The interview is going along smoothly when all of a sudden the interviewer starts throwing “curve balls.” The interviewer begins asking for examples of negative situations - times when you failed or had problems coping with work. Here is an example of how to answer difficult questions.
  • Summer Time Job Searching
    Six tips for getting through your job search this summer and still enjoy some sun and fun - guilt free.
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