1. Good Questions to ask the Interviewer from Kunin Associates:
- What do you see as the challenges of this position?
- What are the responsibilities of this position, and which are the most important?
- Are there any projects in motion for which I will inherit responsibility? What is their history and status?
- What criteria will be used to evaluate my performance?
- What accomplishments do you expect within the first year of performance?
- How would you describe the company’s personality and management style?
- What are some of the company’s long-term goals?
- What is the company’s mission statement?
- What are the opportunities for growth?
- Where would you place your priorities for the duties of this job?
2. YPC.com (Young Professionals of Chicago) shared 3 Simple Ways to Differentiate Your Resume From the Rest:
- Use the right keywords
- Do not include “no duh” info (Don’t write “References available upon request.”)
- Fit it on one page
3. Three Common Questions from New College Grads where Alexandra Levit answers the following 3 questions:
- How do I deal with a revolting and incompetent co-worker?
- How do I extricate myself from being a gopher in the office?
- How can I start blogging, and what are your tips to get started writing for an established outlet?
4. Silly Mistakes Kill Cover Letters from Gradversity (originally from Secrets of the Job Hunt) has some smart advice regarding cover letters:
Set your materials aside for at least 24 hours.
Those are words of wisdom. Now you just have to follow them.
