How to Connect with an Interviewer to Land Your Next Job

For most, a job interview is a nerve-wracking process. It’s only natural. After all, you’re being evaluated and questioned. Then there’s the fact that your future employment hinges on your success at making a good impression. While you can’t prepare for every possibility, or curveball an interviewer might throw at you, you can be well […]

Preparing For a Phone Interview as a Nurse

As employers become more and more pressed for time and resources, phone interviews are in turn becoming more common, even in the medical professions. If you’re scheduled for your first nursing interview by phone, here’s what you need to know to put your best foot forward — even if you’re the only one who can […]

Red Flags Interviewers Watch For

Ever wonder why your interview, which was going so well, suddenly tanked? Or why you never get call backs after interviews? Hiring managers and interviewers have experience spotting red flags that signal dangerous job candidates. Here are a few of the most common interviewing mistakes, and how to stop making them. You’re Late for the […]

How to Find a Job in Portland

Whether you’re new to Portland or a long-time Portlandian who’s stuck in his job search, it’s easy to become overwhelmed or confused about how to find jobs in Portland — where to look, how to get your foot in the door with employers or how to find the best employers in the area. You could […]

What to Learn When You Don’t Get the Job

When you look at every job interview and every job application you send out as a learning experience, it’s better to take the rejection as an opportunity for growth rather than as an insult; you’ll do yourself a huge favor. The key is knowing what to learn from the jobs you don’t get. Sometimes it’s […]

Tips for Writing a Thank You Note Post-Interview

Being granted a job interview is a gift, and like all gifts, it should be acknowledged with a show of gratitude. For job candidates, this means following up a job interview with a thank-you note that lets employers know how much you appreciated the opportunity to show them your stuff. If you’re new to writing […]