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OCTOBER 2, 2017

When you interview with a company or department for the first time, are you treated with respect? For example, are you kept waiting for an hour and then no apology is offered as to why your interviewer was late? Does the interviewer quickly change the subject when discussing the boss? Interviews are not a one-way street.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 22, 2008

Tags: pet peeves on resumes job resumes resume advice interview advice how to write a resume resumes interview great resume.

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On The Job

JANUARY 28, 2019

Do these employees appear to post blogs or tweets that you consider offensive? Do some research on the leadership, looking for interviews with the leaders or articles or blog posts they may have written. Or, do they post smart comments about industry trends? Do they appear to be creative or stuck in a rut? Follow the leaders.

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On The Job

JULY 22, 2019

Takes lunches at odd times (may be a sign he or she is interviewing somewhere.) Becomes very active on LinkedIn, starts a professional blog or adds tons of new connections via Twitter. This could be a sign that the employee is interviewing somewhere or networking to find another job. Dresses better.

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On The Job

MAY 11, 2010

Among his suggestions: Don’t be the first interview. The strongest contenders for a job are often those interviewed last, because they’re recalled easier by hiring managers. Try to find out if anyone else has been interviewed when they call you for an appointment. During an interview, focus on what you can do for an employer.

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On The Job

JULY 29, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Thursday, July 29, 2010 Treating Job Candidates Badly: Why It May Come Back to Haunt Employers Everyone has a bad interview story. Have you ever been treated badly in an interview?

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

I've spent a lot of time lately interviewing people who no longer have jobs. Whether it's writing a blog, teaching themselves a new skill, or making phone calls to network with former colleagues, they manage to keep their sanity by keeping busy and not giving in to panic or despair. Do you say "like" or "you know" too much?

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On The Job

JULY 7, 2011

I thought there wasn't much to laugh about because the culture was so screwed up, but I realize after interviewing an expert on laughter in the workplace that I may have been missing the mark. So if you're in a job interview and the hiring manager is cracking jokes — no matter how lame — that's a good sign.

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On The Job

JUNE 22, 2015

I've written before in this blog about a**hole bosses, and know from personal experience the toll they take on a person. According to Porath and those I've interviewed over the years, these people often often don't realize how rude they are being. Do these people know they're being mean and belittling others?

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APRIL 5, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, April 5, 2010 What toll has workplace stress taken on your life? I am quite interesting in this topic hope you will elaborate more on it in future posts.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Within weeks, she was called in for an interview and then offered the job. "To He also started a blog called TheSkoolofLife.com , which combined his love of surfing with lessons he was learning in his life. As he wrote the blog, he realized that he was passionate about social media and began applying for relevant positions.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2012

Anita Bruzzese recently interviewed her on how motivation plays a role in the workplace. read the rest on Intuit's Quickbase blog here. ) She co-authored “ The Psychology of Goals” and is author of “9 Things Successful People Do Differently” and “Succeed: How We Can Reach Our Goals.” It’s about trying to hang on to.(read

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On The Job

DECEMBER 17, 2008

I found it interesting that one of the commenters on this blog noted that when I wrote about the "Seven Random (and Sorta Weird) Facts About Me," he said he "can never think of the simple things who make us who we are." Oh, yeah, and this story has got to be quick, concise, compelling, riveting and memorable. Keep if professional.

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On The Job

MARCH 14, 2008

Blogging has opened a whole new world for those who want their voices to be heard. From the teenager writing about everyday angst to the politico hoping to sway the masses to the business person seeking new business, the blogging world has exploded in recent years. I should know, since I've been a journalist for more than 20 years.

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On The Job

MAY 7, 2009

While you may know enough to mute your phone during an interview, you also cant even look at it. If you carry coffee or a drink with you into an interview, its a distraction and can make you appear too casual. Often you meet several layers of management in an interview, so this has been very helpful for me. Just be clean.

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MAY 29, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Friday, May 29, 2009 How to Overcome Obstacles in Your Career Yesterday I guest posted on GL Hoffmans "What Would Dad Say" blog about learning to be more resourceful.

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JULY 19, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, July 19, 2010 3 Ways to Attach Yourself to a Powerful Boss No one in the workplace operates in a vacuum. I read your blog daily thanks for sharing. Great article.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, September 1, 2009 4 Ways to Handle Your Childish Boss Theres probably no subject that generates more discussion on this blog than two words: "bad boss."

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On The Job

JANUARY 27, 2011

Blogs such as The Cynical Girl (by Laurie Ruettimann) have generated some entertaining -- and informative -- discussions about what older applicants should wear to an interview. Try to bluff their way through the fact they can't recall the name of a former boss when asked?

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On The Job

MARCH 24, 2010

For example, in a job interview, you may wonder if you’re making a good impression on the hiring manager or boring him silly. If an interviewer gives you more time to answer questions, it means things are going well. Heres a story I did on nonverbal cues for Gannett. There are some days you may wish you were a mind reader.

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On The Job

MAY 31, 2011

Now, I'm going to write a post for college graduates who are jobless -- and it has nothing to do with writing a resume or brushing up on interview skills. Like newspapers, magazines or RELIABLE blogs. Last week I wrote a post about what parents can do to help their college graduates who have to move back home until they find a job.

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MAY 4, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, May 4, 2009 10 Things Employers Say Every College Student Should Know About Getting a Job At first the students didnt catch on. Look the part. But not the other way around.

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MAY 26, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, May 26, 2009 Book: Brain Science Shows Current Management Techniques Do More Harm Than Good I cant begin to count the number of "management gurus" Ive interviewed over the years.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 2, 2008

I never get tired of interviewing people. Here are the people I'm tagging for this meme: Marsha Keeffer Robyn McMaster Ian Tang Virginia Backaitis Dan McCarthy Diane Danielson Lindsay Olson Here are the rules for my fellow bloggers : • Link your original tagger(s), and list these rules on your blog. I've never had writer's block.

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On The Job

MAY 31, 2007

When I sat down in that chair to be interviewed by Amy Robach, I was confident in my ability to do well in the interview. That’s because I had followed the advice of experts I had been interviewing over the years. They had always told me that the key to any good interview is to prepare, prepare, prepare. I practiced.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, September 13, 2010 Is it Time to Break Out of Your Workplace Clique? Anyone with a grandmother can probably remember this advice: You are known for the company you keep.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

Recently I interviewed Marshall Goldsmith, and wanted to share some real nuggets of wisdom from a guy who is comfortable sitting down with a CEO of a Fortune 100 as he is a college student. That’s not being a phony,(read the rest on Intuit's Quickbase blog here ). Willing to share what they know, no matter how successful they become.

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JULY 22, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Thursday, July 22, 2010 Is Using Social Media at Work a Good Idea? They comment on blogs. Facebook announced this week is has 500 million users. They Twitter. Thats just reality.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 27, 2011

They get lots of "hits" on their blog, have thousands of Twitter followers and are very popular on Facebook. Sometimes national media even interview them. In your research online, you've noted that people with "controversial" reputations often are quite popular. Maybe, you think, being more controversial could work for your career.

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On The Job

JUNE 29, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, June 29, 2010 6 Signs Your Job May Be in Jeopardy Maybe youve kept your nose the grindstone for the last year, and now you feel some of the pressure start to let up. Thanks, Scot.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 6, 2007

I had a very frustrating Monday as I tried to post to this blog. This is the second time this has happened, and I am open to suggestions as to where to take this blog besides blogger.com, which I find has about as much tech support as my sister can offer. It finally posted sometime after 10 p.m.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

The guy at the cocktail party or the woman you meet at your son's pre-school may be just the key person you need to know to get an interview or promising lead on a job. Teach yourself more about building a website, or start a blog that shows off your skills. Remember: Most jobs are still achieved through personal contacts.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 13, 2011

Fast forward to today, and we have Facebook and Twitter and blogs. Before an interview, job candidates are often Googled to check out their online reputations. That was our ability to tell our own story in an interview," he says. To this day, I can remember one especially hurtful comment written on my page.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, September 29, 2009 5 Tips for Women to Become Leaders What does it take for you to rise to the top of your career? They love their child and they love their work.

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AUGUST 2, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, August 2, 2010 3 Ways to Quit Being So Rude With Technology In the good old days, you put in your time at work then went home.

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JULY 27, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, July 27, 2010 4 Issues to Consider Before Returning to a Former Employer When we leave a job, we may harbor secret dreams about leaving with a dramatic flourish.

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DECEMBER 16, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, December 16, 2009 4 ways to "manage up" Many people feel "stuck" these days. I interviewed John Baldoni recently, and he provide a road map of how to get your career un-stuck.

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