"Look at the donut, not the hole." ...age-old advice from one of my former coaches, reminding us to look at what we have, not what we don't


Remember, Babe Ruth may have been one of the great homerun hitters of all time, but he also struck out a lot, too. The job search is just like that, especially in this economy. Keep getting back up there and swinging for the fence!


"The majority of the word 'can't' is can." ...attributed to Betty Weaver, former CSB school director



Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Make a Professional First Impression

Making a positive first impression is of paramount importance in an interview situation, but there are quite a few other considerations to take into account, both before and after the interview, to send the message that you are a professional.  Check out this article "Five Ways to Say I'm Unprofessional," and examine its message.  Remember that little things like your voicemail message, your email address, and failing to send a thank you note do make an impression, just as much as the bigger ones like mistakes in your resume/cover letter or winging it in the interview.  Even if you're not making these mistakes, the article can help to get you thinking and raise your awareness about making a positive, professional first impression, and that could be the difference in getting the job!



Have a great day!

Tim Barshinger

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