Recent Articles From EvanCarmichael.com http://www.evancarmichael.com/ http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1994/Telephone-Interview-Tips-How-to-Get-Your-Foot-In-The-Door.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1994/Telephone-Interview-Tips-How-to-Get-Your-Foot-In-The-Door.html As job seekers broaden their horizons to include positions far from their home town, and human resources departments try to deal with the deluge of job applications brought on by the recession, telephone interviews have become much more popular. Here are some telephone interview tips that will help you get your foot in the door - and keep it there. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1994/The-Top-Ten-Mistakes-Made-in-Job-Interviews-and-How-to-Avoid-Them.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1994/The-Top-Ten-Mistakes-Made-in-Job-Interviews-and-How-to-Avoid-Them.html You impressed your future employer to the point where they called you in for a face-to-face job interview. You did it! This is your chance to go in there in person and shine. Now that you've been given this opportunity, it's critical that you don't waste it. Here are the top ten mistakes made in job interviews and how to avoid them. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1994/Negotiating-Your-Severance-Package--Should-You.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1994/Negotiating-Your-Severance-Package--Should-You.html Given that the economy is not as strong as it could be, many companies are looking at layoffs as an option that will help them to stay in business. No matter how great you are at your job, there is a risk of the company eliminating your position - and if that happens, it’s likely that they will offer you a severance package. Before you really start thinking about negotiating a severance package however, there are a couple of things to consider. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1994/How-to-Write-Your-Personal-MissionVision-Statement-to-Achieve-Your-Goals.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1994/How-to-Write-Your-Personal-MissionVision-Statement-to-Achieve-Your-Goals.html Much like a business, we, as human beings have a purpose or mission in life. What if we spent as much time getting to know who we are and what we want for ourselves? A personal vision/mission statement is the framework for creating a powerful life. A Personal Vision/Mission can help propel you into a career change, finding a new job, or make your present job work better for you. 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Simply put, if your resume doesn’t grab the attention of the recruiter, HR person or manager, you are unlikely to get the interview. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1994/15-SureFire-Ways--The-Top-10-Questions-To-Ask-For-A-Successful-Job-Interview.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Leadership/1994/15-SureFire-Ways--The-Top-10-Questions-To-Ask-For-A-Successful-Job-Interview.html When you walk into a job interview, the product you are selling is YOU. In order to successfully sell yourself, you must market your personal brand. The more you are able to communicate professionalism with personality, distinction and skill, the better your chance of getting the job. 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