Question from a reader: I sent in my resume and cover letter to about 30 internship opportunities, with only two places responding back. The two interviews I had didn’t land me an internship. So I was curious to what could be wrong. My resume & cover letter or my interviewing skills? Have you considered asking Read more…
Dear Hiring Manager: The economy and job market are starting to bounce back. So, if you thought you were receiving a lot of applications for your open positions during the Great Recession, prepare yourself because it’s about to get a whole lot worse. Not only will the unemployed be looking for work, but so too Read more…
The following is a guest post by Kristen Fischer, blogger at www.ramenrentresumes.com. The end of the semester is fast approaching for many college seniors. Even though you may be caught up in campus life, the professional world is just around the bend. Here are a few tips on how to get into a “real world” Read more…
The following is a guest post from Anne Brown & Thom Singer, co-authors of Some Assembly Required: A Networking Guide for Graduates. Some people only start networking because they need a job. And while finding employment is absolutely one possible outcome of networking, it should never be your sole reason for networking. To simply focus Read more…
The following is cross-posted on BrianBatchelder.com with minor changes. It’s April which means baseball, tax returns and internships are in full swing. I have teamed up with recruiter Brian Batchelder to compile a list of tips to ensure you’re making the most of your internship and inching closer to a full-time offer. Brian and I met Read more…
Lauren Berger (@InternQueen) and I (@heatherhuhman) recently hosted the second #InternChat on Twitter. Here is a brief summary of what was discussed: Q1: Is there anything specific that I can do to stand out on my resume? @InternQueen: Check out the http://www.visualcv.com – a great way to go above and beyond your paper resume @heatherhuhman: There are Read more…
I played racquetball for the first time since my accident in 2008 on Friday. So many emotions ran through me while I played — not at peak performance, of course, but playing nonetheless. At the very basic level, it was nice to be moving again. While my husband and I smashed the ball back-and-forth, my Read more…
I had the great pleasure of being a special guest (along with @CornOnTheJob) on #u30pro last night. The topic? How to negotiate a job offer. If you weren’t able to make it, here’s a recap: Q1: At what point are you in the position to negotiate a job offer? @heatherhuhman: An offer of a job Read more…
Lauren Berger (@InternQueen) and I (@heatherhuhman) hosted the first #InternChat on Twitter this week. Here is a brief summary of what was discussed: Q1: So many internships are unpaid. How can I afford to take an unpaid internship? @heatherhuhman: Discuss your situation with the employer — work out a schedule that allows you to take Read more…
Everyone always asks me how I do everything I do (full-time PR job, founder/president of Come Recommended, national entry-level careers columnist for Examiner.com, author, founding partner of MyPRMatch.com, etc.). Needless to say, productivity is an important issue for me in order to balance all of my commitments — and also have a life outside of Read more…
