Tips + Advice:

Prepare for an Interview

We can give you all the help in the world but when it comes down to it, you still have to sell yourself. In order to get the part you have to act it. We know sweat pants, t-shirts, ripped jeans, and hats are the most convenient, preferable items to throw on, but the business world does not except these as a standard. You never know when that firm hand shake, dry cleaned shirt, or direct eye contact will be the difference between you and your desired job. There are no manuals for getting the best job 100% of the time (believe us we’ve looked.) On the other hand, there are critical and important ways to boost your chances. We have full seminars and guides to help, but here is a quick breakdown. Read more...

How to Dress

While the college campus may be the perfect forum in which to exhibit your flair for the latest in fashion style, the interview is not the place to do so. With very few unusual exceptions (my apologies to Apple Computer), sandals and sweatshirts are out. Oxfords and business suits are still in. I don't like a necktie (noose?) any better than the next person, but it is still a fact of life in interviewing. Even though many companies have relaxed the internal company dress code, interviews still follow the conservative standard. Don't buck the trend. Read more...

Resume Tips + Advice

1. What NOT to Put on a Resume

• The word "Resume" at the top of the resume
• Fluffy rambling "objective" statements
• Salary information
• Full addresses of former employers
• Reasons for leaving jobs
• A "Personal" section, or personal statistics (except in special cases)
• Names of supervisors
• References

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