tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post3291905497550439973..comments2024-03-22T13:29:46.152-05:00Comments on Venus Trapped in Mars || Dallas: Resume and Interview Tips {part 2}Venushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08293037142299155447noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-4077141363121291882014-06-28T20:12:37.790-05:002014-06-28T20:12:37.790-05:00The only thing I would add is as an education majo...The only thing I would add is as an education major, you are totally allowed to have two pages, just because we did a lot of student teaching field experiences in college. That's what I was told from the career center... but I mean I'm working abroad so I'm not an expert! haha. Great series, though!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-9340559146560715932014-06-25T10:07:01.138-05:002014-06-25T10:07:01.138-05:00Thank you so much for sharing these, Sarah! I am i...Thank you so much for sharing these, Sarah! I am interviewing tomorrow with a company and I am a little rusty, so this definitely came at the right time! oxox, Amanda Amanda @ Fun In The Oven Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00144488631216230894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-71988271133106483452014-06-24T08:54:00.944-05:002014-06-24T08:54:00.944-05:00You're a smart cookie, Sarah Webb.You're a smart cookie, Sarah Webb.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-19172803635399217802014-06-24T05:16:31.110-05:002014-06-24T05:16:31.110-05:00Love reading resume and interview tips.
Christine...Love reading resume and interview tips.<br /><br />Christine<br />www.meatiefoodie.blogspot.comCtinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06354523539895451309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-21402286994388226202014-06-23T21:06:14.161-05:002014-06-23T21:06:14.161-05:00Since I don't work and have not been on a job ...Since I don't work and have not been on a job interview in so many years I found this post interesting Jo-Anne's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418152399382818709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-3760856658152438332014-06-23T20:57:15.675-05:002014-06-23T20:57:15.675-05:00This is so helpful! I'm about to go job huntin...This is so helpful! I'm about to go job hunting when I get back from my holiday and I know this will come in handy :) Definitely saving for later, thank you!Amber Sainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14480652946816430047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-83176960762879849822014-06-23T20:53:13.678-05:002014-06-23T20:53:13.678-05:00Yep, my university teaches us to use the STAR meth...Yep, my university teaches us to use the STAR method when answering in stories - describe the situation, explain the task, tell them about your actions regarding the situation, and then talk about the results! Keeps the answers succinct and not ramble-y!Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06720694596549999667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-58717456686498294422014-06-23T20:50:19.468-05:002014-06-23T20:50:19.468-05:00Love the info on the handshake! Your info is spot ...Love the info on the handshake! Your info is spot on and helpful. I think asking questions is CRUCIAL! Thanks for the tips!Emelia at Dream Big & Buy the Shoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16211864468379759598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-8603237321199432212014-06-23T18:27:19.243-05:002014-06-23T18:27:19.243-05:00This is so helpful and insightful, thanks for shar...This is so helpful and insightful, thanks for sharing! ;)<br /><br />God bless, <br />XO, Claire<br />Http://www.littlemissfashionqueen.blogspot.comClairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14825098331354218601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-19471403162473605582014-06-23T16:27:58.790-05:002014-06-23T16:27:58.790-05:00It's so funny since I almost always have someo...It's so funny since I almost always have someone make a joking comment about my handshake - I have a VERY firm grip and I almost always forget to loosen it when I'm shaking someone's hand, haha. And I'm SO stoked that you're talking about LinkedIn next - that is one major part of the modern job world that I am totally failing at. Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02277056535139881326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-30186773276663314912014-06-23T16:06:29.361-05:002014-06-23T16:06:29.361-05:00Love this post! I agree that handshakes are CRUCIA...Love this post! I agree that handshakes are CRUCIAL.. if you don't do it right then GTFO LOL. Bellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17516173507285337390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-23702509270007611802014-06-23T14:21:11.450-05:002014-06-23T14:21:11.450-05:00Great tips. My husband told me the other day you c...Great tips. My husband told me the other day you can add World of Warcraft to your resume Amy's Fashion Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14861253880322673464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-26606163720346221222014-06-23T13:08:39.528-05:002014-06-23T13:08:39.528-05:00These are great tips - honestly I never really tho...These are great tips - honestly I never really thought too much about my handshake! When I was interviewing for my current position, I asked my boss where she saw the company in five years and she loved it. I feel like that was a good way to show her I was in it for the long haul while also finding out if there would be opportunities for me to advance.Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317160783424950095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-5697852047909458652014-06-23T12:58:37.205-05:002014-06-23T12:58:37.205-05:00These are seriously so helpful! I'm currently...These are seriously so helpful! I'm currently looking for a new job so this is right on time!The Girl who Loved to Writehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11069853342158261301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-79616102640087225142014-06-23T12:57:20.489-05:002014-06-23T12:57:20.489-05:00Thanks for sharing, I can't seem to land a job...Thanks for sharing, I can't seem to land a job from an interview to save my life, I dont know what Im doing wrong!Brittney, Breaking Freehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15611516229401296548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-17968083668177159132014-06-23T12:39:25.313-05:002014-06-23T12:39:25.313-05:00I love this! I actually saw this on Pinterest and...I love this! I actually saw this on Pinterest and had to come read it because the title graphic was so purty. But I did so much research back in the job hunting days (only like a year ago) and your summation is much more concise and on target than many an article I've read.<br /><br />Handshakes, though... they're tough! I can't seem to make eye contact while also aiming properly for the other person's hand. Mistakes have been made.Jenn @ Optimization Actuallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08239463922130451189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-29451476807571180192014-06-23T12:00:31.499-05:002014-06-23T12:00:31.499-05:00These are great tips. I'm so glad you're c...These are great tips. I'm so glad you're continuing with the series!Karen M. Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06972093977468313631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-78543931882804570962014-06-23T11:35:01.944-05:002014-06-23T11:35:01.944-05:00Knowing the company is definitely a tip everyone s...Knowing the company is definitely a tip everyone should know -- I haven't ever been to an interview where they didn't ask what I knew about the company. One interview I was asked what my favorite philanthropy project was, why, and what I would do to make it better. Since that interview I have always prepared an example of something I would do given the position to make the company stronger. Kasey At The Bathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06459585105238116254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-27946191321874950972014-06-23T11:27:03.983-05:002014-06-23T11:27:03.983-05:00Love the new look. We must have been thinking the ...Love the new look. We must have been thinking the same thing cause I have been working on changing the look of mine. Love this series Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-60138350887666405252014-06-23T11:15:16.365-05:002014-06-23T11:15:16.365-05:00In a recent interview that I had, I did a lot or r...In a recent interview that I had, I did a lot or research on what kinds of questions to ask your interviewer. I then asked her "how would my performance be measured?" and "what is your favorite part about working here?" She LOVED both questions. Nadinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14026356760026283313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-42916704310837272692014-06-23T10:36:09.292-05:002014-06-23T10:36:09.292-05:00I feel like you wrote this post for me. I was on y...I feel like you wrote this post for me. I was on your blog last night looking at part one of this series. you're a mind reader!! also this is awesome, pinning now!Helene in Betweenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03734694540206484285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-53874122357657423672014-06-23T10:21:21.697-05:002014-06-23T10:21:21.697-05:00Great tips. Adding stories to your interview answe...Great tips. Adding stories to your interview answers really makes you stand out from the other applicants. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-87166785779093868942014-06-23T10:20:32.313-05:002014-06-23T10:20:32.313-05:00limp fish handshakes are the worst limp fish handshakes are the worst brooke lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11208126439207774609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-76055699124231646622014-06-23T10:04:34.982-05:002014-06-23T10:04:34.982-05:00Ohhh, I cannot stand it when a man shakes my hand ...Ohhh, I cannot stand it when a man shakes my hand and it's like limp feeling. I immediately think "Gross. That feels gross." And it always happens right after he gave my husband a firm grip.Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15057480083148522580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578996577431253756.post-88685002034823740512014-06-23T09:54:04.322-05:002014-06-23T09:54:04.322-05:00Tailoring your resume to the specific job is CRUCI...Tailoring your resume to the specific job is CRUCIAL. You should always edit it for the specific position and skills you're applying for! Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17309483383922386048noreply@blogger.com