Turn Rejection into Enlightenment
Didn't make it past the initial phone screen? Don't take it to heart; try to get feedback on why. Always strike a friendly, open, positive tone when probing for feedback.
—Tara McKernan, DHR International
Take the High Road
The simplest and most elegant way to stand above the crowd will always be through the virtue of your actions. It means taking individual responsibility, making good on promises, not exaggerating, always having your mouth and your heart in perfect agreement.
—Mark Jaffe, Wyatt & Jaffe
Prepare for the Big Interview Question
The most frequently asked question is, "Tell me about yourself." The wrong answer is, "What do you want to know?" This tells the prospective employer you're unprepared for the interview.
—Tara McKernan, DHR International
Watch Your Words—and Tone
Real life is like high school. Get ready to be judged on popularity. Recognize that how you say things is often more important than what you say. Above all, don't tell people what's "wrong" with them.
—Mark Jaffe, Wyatt & Jaffe
Put Real Effort into Cover Letters
Generic cover letters are a big no-no. They turn off the prospective employer as they demonstrate that you didn't even have enough interest to research the job or hiring firm.
—Tara McKernan, DHR International
Turn a Negative into a Positive on the Interview
Instead of saying, "No, I've never done that" and feeling miserable afterward, try, "You know, I haven't had the opportunity to do that before but have always wanted to learn. Would I be able to here?"
—Mark Jaffe, Wyatt & Jaffe
Go Traditional
What is the new look for interviewing? The old rule remains true: dark suit with plain shirt or blouse. You'd be surprised how many candidates get this wrong.
—Tara McKernan, DHR International
Let Interviewers Reach Their Own Conclusions
Your next boss wants to be enamored, not assaulted. In business as in love, infatuation rarely results from a hard sell or a soft-shoe routine. Always explain, but resist the urge to exclaim.
—Mark Jaffe, Wyatt & Jaffe
Explain Resume Job Gaps Skillfully
Make it brief, honest, and positive. For example: "I felt I would be doing my employer a disservice by staying on once I decided it was time to move on and decided to make the job search a full-time endeavor."
—Tara McKernan, DHR International
Do Like a Boy Scout
A scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent. Need we say more?
—Mark Jaffe, Wyatt & Jaffe
Write a Can-Do Resume
A good resume advertises not what you've done but what you can do for your future employer.
—Tara McKernan, DHR International
Remember: Worrying Produces Nothing
No matter how legitimate your need to panic—money, health, children—stressing and obsessing will only paralyze you. Has gunning the fear engine ever done anything to relieve the pain?
—Mark Jaffe, Wyatt & Jaffe
Plan What to Ask
Make a list of questions to ask at your job interview. Avoid long-winded ones; get to the point. Ask upbeat questions the interviewer can answer with positive information about the organization.
—Tara McKernan, DHR International
Can the Holier-Than-Thou Stuff
Don't be sanctimonious. Hey, what's the weather like up there on Mt. Olympus? Nobody can stand that crap, so just don't start.
—Mark Jaffe, Wyatt & Jaffe
Remember It's Not Over Till It's Over
Write a follow-up note when you don't get the job. This is so unusual that you'll stand out, and perhaps the interviewer will know of other opportunities and recommend you. Don't be afraid to ask that question in the note.
—Tara McKernan, DHR International
Quit Groveling
Consider giving up manipulation entirely. Flattery, appeasement, and old-fashioned boot-licking are especially poisonous to a relationship, even if your manager is a modern-day Caligula.
—Mark Jaffe, Wyatt & Jaffe
Keep It Rosy During Job Interviews
Maintain a positive, upbeat attitude. Everyone wants to be around a winner. Never criticize your current or former manager or employer.
—Tara McKernan, DHR International
Enough with the Anxiety
When you worry, you're just recycling the past. This is now. Extricate yourself and do something useful.
—Mark Jaffe, Wyatt & Jaffe
Don't Get Ahead of Yourself
One small negative step can sink a job search. Never ask about telecommuting, job sharing, whether or not relocation is necessary, what sort of car will be part of the package, or whether this a cubicle or windowed-office position.
—Tara McKernan, DHR International
Don't Toady in the Presence of a Giant
The key to dealing with larger-than-life people who rule your destiny is this: Never suck up, but remember the conversation is always about their issues, not yours.
—Mark Jaffe, Wyatt & Jaffe
Avoid the 'Department of Redundancy Department'
Keep track of your career networking efforts so you never send out duplicate e-mails or notes, as this will be perceived as disorganization or worse, sloppiness.
—Tara McKernan, DHR International
Win Via Discretion
Assume that people never keep anything you tell them in confidence. Gain mastery over this secret weapon, and you will become powerful beyond your wildest dreams.
—Mark Jaffe, Wyatt & Jaffe
Let Job Sites Work for You
Use major job search agents, such as www.theladders.com or www.execunet.com, where you sign up and receive job listings by e-mail. You'll get to more jobs, more recruiters, and more opportunities.
—Tara McKernan, DHR International
Rise in the Wee Hours
Every successful person since the advent of opposable thumbs has risen at the crack of dawn. Set your alarm and get moving.
—Mark Jaffe, Wyatt & Jaffe
Feeling out of the Loop?
Contact former professors with whom you had particularly good bonds. Odds are they can advise you on how to get current in a changing job market.
—Tara McKernan, DHR International
Make Them Feel Important
Please remember that headhunters, like lecherous old men, need a little love, too. (Occasionally it's an overlapping demographic.) When a recruiter calls, say the magic words: "Hold on a second. I have to close my door."
—Mark Jaffe, Wyatt & Jaffe
Get with the Gratitude
Thank-you notes are a must. E-mail is fine, but be specific as to what excited you about the opportunity, how you can hit the ground running, and what impact you can make immediately.
—Tara McKernan, DHR International
Talk About the Team
Whether interviewing or happily employed, learn to communicate without using the words "I" and "me." Talk about the players and the total effort, acknowledging and crediting others. It will become contagious and you'll get your share of the glory, too.
—Mark Jaffe, Wyatt & Jaffe
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