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Pros & Cons To Disclosing Visa Status On Resumes
Employers are permitted to inquire into your visa status. If you are a non-U.S. citizen seeking employment in the U.S., you can add visa considerations to your resume. Some advisors will recommend...
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Arguments With Less Filling Are More Convincing
If trying to convince someone to agree with you, such as in regards to a legal matter (e.g. an unemployment filing) or an interview, keep your arguments simple. Identify (a) what is necessary to meet...
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Sometimes, A Degree Can Hurt A Job Applicant
From the perspective of a hiring manager, obtaining a degree from a nonconventional for-profit university such as Phoenix or Strayer can actually be a strike against job applicants to white-collar jobs...
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Ensure You Understand The Message
In business, it’s important to effectively read between the lines. If you’re unsure what a person is trying to communicate, tell them you don’t understand or are confused by their message.
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Claiming You’ve Received Something You Haven’t On A Resume Or CV Can Haunt You
Stretching the truth on your resume or job application can really hurt you. Even if you’re expecting to receive your degree or license, if you haven’t received it or official confirmation that you’ll...
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Don’t Share References Until Required
If you don’t know what type of relationship your references have with the people considering your application, don’t provide references before requested.
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Noteworthy Career Advice Site: Business Fitness
It’s been a while since we’ve been to a website that offers career guidance as comprehensively as Business Fitness, a blog by Dawn Lennon, a Career Strategist and founder of Big Picture Consulting. Ms....
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Interview Thank You Notes Sent During Business Hours May Give The Wrong...
If you’re employed while interviewing for a new opportunity, do not send interview thank you notes during business hours - even if you told the prospective employer you’re taking that time off. People...
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Employer Self-Inflicted Black Eyes: Admitting An Employee Walked Out During...
Don’t tell someone you’re interviewing that a previous employee walked out on you (resigned without prior notice). It suggests that the work situation was so bad and unresolvable that it drove the...
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Compensation Negotiations Are Not Limited To Salary Or Wages
If you’re negotiating a job offer with an employer, and the employer is unwilling to budge on salary, seek to increase cash and non-cash benefits, such as getting in on deferred compensation or stock...
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