If you have a job interview coming up, these strategies will help you to calm your job interview anxiety so that you can perform at your best. Reassure yourself that there are always other job opportunities so that you don’t fall into the trap of thinking this is your last chance ever to land a […]
How to Lose a Job: Rescinded Job Offer Horror Stories
By Last updated: Friday, July 24, 2015
During a job search, a rescinded job offer can be a bad thing if a job seeker really wanted a specific job, or it can be the best outcome if an employer and a job seeker discover that they really aren’t a good fit to work together after all. I asked employers if they would ever […]
Oil and Gas Jobs Advice By An Energy Industry Recruiter
By Last updated: Monday, August 4, 2014
In Houston, a lot of people express the wish to break into the energy industry but without industry connections or experience, this is no easy feat. To get oil and gas jobs advice from someone who knows the energy industry very well, I interviewed Dan Clark. Dan is the Managing Partner at EnergyHeadhunter, a firm […]
How To Overcome Age Discrimination
By Last updated: Sunday, August 7, 2016
Dear Dr. Civitelli, I’m 58, soon to be 59. I have spent the last 15 years as an entrepreneur and I have published six books. I want to get back into the workforce but I’m either overqualified or my qualifications aren’t current enough. I can’t even get a job at the local grocery store because […]
How To Use LinkedIn: Success Stories
By Last updated: Saturday, June 28, 2014
To many people, LinkedIn seems like a chaotic, confusing mess. It can feel like there are too many strangers trying to connect with you, too many people trying to sell you something, and too much content that isn’t relevant to you. Or, it can feel like the worst parts of high school where the popular […]
College Internship To Full-Time Job Success Story: Jessica A. Zaloom
By Last updated: Wednesday, January 17, 2018
This success story is part of a series profiling people who leveraged their college internship experience into a full-time job. This interview features Jessica A. Zaloom, an advertising professional. Jessica, what college did you attend? Lehigh University What year did you graduate from college? 2010 Where did you complete an internship? DeVito/Verdi, a full-service advertising […]
College Internship To Full-Time Job Success Story: Rabia H. Mir
By Last updated: Wednesday, January 17, 2018
This success story is part of a series profiling people who leveraged their college internship experience into a full-time job. This interview features Rabia H. Mir, a public health professional. Rabia, what college did you attend? The George Washington University, School of Public Health and Health Sciences, DC What year did you graduate from college? […]
College Internship To Full-Time Job Success Story: Victoria Whyte
By Last updated: Wednesday, January 17, 2018
This success story is part of a series profiling people who leveraged their college internship experience into a full-time job. This interview features Victoria Whyte, a PR and social media professional. Victoria, what college did you attend? University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, Canada What year did you graduate from college? 2010 Where did you […]
Job Search Secrets Of Successful Job Seekers
By Last updated: Thursday, May 8, 2014
Some people seem to know job search secrets that enable them to land jobs even when the economy isn’t booming. I’ve watched job seeker behavior for 20+ years. Want to know what successful job seekers do well? Here’s a checklist: – Choose a focused career goal before you launch your job search. Trying to implement a […]
College Internship To Full-Time Job Success Story: Stephanie Cobian
By Last updated: Wednesday, January 17, 2018
This success story is part of a series profiling people who leveraged their college internship experience into a full-time job. This interview features Stephanie Cobian, a television professional. Stephanie, what college did you attend? California State University of Northridge, Northridge, CA What year did you graduate from college? . 2008 with a Bachelor’s degree in […]
