by Margaret Buj | Aug 28, 2013 | a job, Blog, Career Advice
There may come a time when you will wake up to realize you’re done. You’ve lost interest. It could be that on the surface the job looks like it should be ok. Maybe you’ve had some great accomplishments, are paid well and you like the people you work with. It could... by Margaret Buj | Aug 9, 2013 | a job, Blog, Career Advice, job interview, management, management job
We all know there is a weak spot in everything that exists. For a tree, the weak spot is the limb. For our careers, it’s a new job, especially a promotion into management. The reason it is a weak spot, is that we arrogantly think that what got us here will continue to... by Margaret Buj | Aug 6, 2013 | Blog
An MBA from a top-notch school can put you at the top of the job candidate pool, while the same degree from a lesser-known institution can leave you deep in the resume slush pile, so to speak. If you’re returning to school after being in the workforce for some...
by Margaret Buj | Jul 31, 2013 | a dream job, a job, Blog, Career Advice, Career Development, competency based interview questions, interview questions, interviewing, job interviews, Job Search, job seeker
This article is part of the “Interview Questions tips” series.If there is one thing most of my clients have in common is that they struggle with answering competency or behavioral interview questions during job interviews. Even if an employer has not told...
by Margaret Buj | Jul 31, 2013 | a job, Blog, salary negotiation
The way in which you present your requests during salary negotiations has a dramatic impact on whether you get what you want from an employer. Be firm, but flexible, self-confident, but not arrogant or demanding, and sell your skills and knowledge in a way that... by Margaret Buj | Jul 31, 2013 | a job, Blog, CV, looking for a job, recruiters, resume
If you are frustrated with how long your job search is taking and why you’re not getting enough interviews despite sending out many applications, it is time to understand how recruiters read resumes. In my 9 years of recruitment experience and 7 years of working as an...
