Let’s be honest here, not many of us really look forward to job interviews. They can be nerve-racking, stressful and scary. We’ve got a few tricks to help you push through it. 1) Practice, practice, practice – The more you practice interviewing, the more confident you will feel going into the interview. Ask someone you [...]
You may be thinking, “Kim, seriously, it’s not even Halloween yet; why would I be thinking about a job during the holiday season?”. Valid point, but I can tell you that employers are already starting to look for holiday help. Retailers, restaurants, hospitality and delivery services (and don’t forget about mall Santas and elves!) will [...]
The judges have gone through almost 600 videos and the five finalists have been revealed. Check them out below! Everwilde – Trucker Man (If you’re having trouble viewing the video, click here.) Ben Gallaher – Hold onto Me (If you’re having trouble viewing the video, click here.) Jarsi Ibanez – You’re the Light (If you’re [...]
Now that summer is over, you may find yourself thinking, “How did that happen so fast? I didn’t even have time to take a vacation!” It’s important to try to squeeze in some relaxation time for yourself, and if taking an actual vacation doesn’t seem to be in the cards for you this year, consider taking a [...]
With almost 600 video submissions and over 32,000 votes, the public has chosen the winner of The Hourly Gig! Drum roll please…. Ben Gallaher of Nashville, Tenn.! About Ben Originally from Harrisburg, Penn., Ben is currently a junior at Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn. A singer, songwriter and guitarist, he shares his music at a [...]
The big day has finally arrived. You’ve researched the company, gathered questions, practiced with a friend and it is now time to interview. But, you don’t want to show up to an interview empty-handed. Remember, it is always better to be over-prepared than not prepared at all. No matter what you think they will or [...]
This question comes up a lot on our blog, Facebook and Twitter pages. So, who exactly should you use as a reference? Friends, family, friends of the family? We’re going to break it down for you. Your best bet is to keep your references as professional as possible. Your neighbor probably isn’t the best way [...]
The submissions (almost 600 of them) are in, and our judges are working hard to narrow the talent down to the top five finalists. Make a note in your calendar that public voting for the winner will be open from Sept. 5-12, 2012. Our panel of judges range from music professionals to entertainment personalities to [...]
References are important. They show the potential employer that other people can back up what you are saying in the interview – that you are reliable, trustworthy and the best candidate for the job. However, taking the leap and asking someone to be your reference can be a little scary. Elizabeth posted on our blog: [...]
Our “How to find a job” video series has come to an end. Keep an eye out for our next series, “Interview questions and answers,” which is coming your way soon! In case you wanted to see all of our videos in one convenient spot, take a look below. If you are interested in learning [...]