As far as I know there are no college majors preparing us for reception work. And yet it’s an important job that makes a real difference to almost everyone we come in contact with. Many of us have held this honorable and often under-appreciated title. And there are many many more of us who [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Job interviews'
Zen and the Art of Being a Receptionist (and Other Under-Appreciated Jobs)
August 18th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · No Comments
Tags: Career · Career change · Career development · Dear Work Coach · Inspiration · Job interviews · Job search · Working smart · Workplace
How I Stupidly Screwed Up Getting a Job Interview
August 11th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 8 Comments
We all screw up interviews now and then - even someone who’s been through this whole job interview thing many many times and writes a blog just brimming with interview advice! Here’s what happened to me just this week.
I decided to reach out beyond my usual consulting clients and look for something new. One [...]
Tags: Cover letters · Inspiration · Interview tips · Job interviews · Resumes · Uncategorized
Still Waiting for the Job Offer To Be Approved!
August 4th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 3 Comments
Do you think I have anything to worry about? It seems to be going pretty slow. Esp. after how quick they flew me in to interview from when I sent in my resume
Tags: After the interview · Job interviews
Some Thoughts on Job Interviews and Salary
July 28th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · No Comments
I get questions on how to handle the whole salary issue during the interview process…What am I worth? How does it compare to a similar job. What if the offer
Tags: Negotiating salary · Salary & benefits
They Want Supervisor References. Are These OK?
July 18th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · No Comments
Would it be ok to also include as a reference someone who was in charge of a cross-departmental team that I was on more recently, even though I was technically
Tags: References, Visas, Processing · Uncategorized
Why Do I Get Nervous During a Job Interview?
July 10th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 3 Comments
There are many reasons job interviews make us nervous…some possibilities that immediately come to mind…and here are a few tips to help with interview nerves
Tags: Interview tips · Job interviews
Careful What You Say When You Leave Your Job!
July 8th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 2 Comments
Many of us dream about that day…finally say good-bye to a bad boss. But some do more…take to the Internet to tell everyone just how horrible…former boss
Tags: Bosses · Career change · Reasons for leaving last job · References, Visas, Processing · Technology · Working smart
How a New Resume and Cover Letter Got Her the Job Interview!
July 7th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 5 Comments
She came to me with an ok resume and so-so cover letter…doubtful that just changing those 2 things could help her job search. But she got a nice surprise when
Tags: Career change · Cover letters · Dream jobs · Inspiration · Job interviews · Resumes
I Got the Job Offer and My Current Job Countered
June 30th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 4 Comments
Dear Work Coach, I really need your advice. So the offer finally came Monday morning…but when I called my boss to give notice, she made a counter-offer
Tags: After the interview · Career change · Dear Work Coach · Job interviews · Salary & benefits · When to leave a job · Working smart
Job Interview: Questions to Ask the Interviewer
June 25th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 5 Comments
I have posts on annoying job interview questions about Greatest Strength, Greatest Weakness, etc…but what about questions YOU should ask your interviewer?
Tags: Interview tips · Job interviews · Uncategorized




