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While being personable and open during an interview is encouraged, mentioning too much about your personal life could hurt your chances of landing that job. It is a good idea to keep your extracurricular list short and sweet.
A hiring manager’s job is to evaluate whether or not you are the best candidate able to perform the required duties. They will be able to more accurately judge your skills if you explain each of your answers to showcase your knowledge and experience. Never answer just “yes” or “no.”
Both contract work and permanent employment have their pros and cons. While being a contract consultant may not allow you to become part of a work family, you avoid office politics and get to experience different challenges with many different companies. Permanent employees, however, do not endure the stress of constantly looking for the next job.
During an interview is the time to focus on how your skills match the requirements and whether the job is right for you. Steer clear of questions about things like vacation days and breaks, until after you have been offered the job.

If you are highly qualified for specific jobs, a recruiter can help you find the best opportunity. For them to do this, however, both you and your recruiter must really trust each other. Working with a recruiter is a two-way street, and if you feel your recruiter is not being up front with you, it might be time to find a new one.

The rule to negotiating an offer is: “He who mentions money first, loses.” You should be open to considering fair offers, but never mention a specific amount.

Never underestimate the connections that your contacts may have. Whether you are currently unemployed or considering a job change, the best place to look when starting your job search is with the people you already know.

Focus on facts when writing your resume. What have you done? How did you do it? And what did you accomplish?

Networking plays a crucial role in business development and job search. Establishing a group that you regularly meet with to share leads and job opportunities gives you a competitive edge. You never know where your next connection will lead you!

You want more, the company wants to pay less. How do you come to an agreement where both sides feel confident in the hire? George Black, CEO of RSA Corp, gives suggestions on how to facilitate salary negotiations in a panel from the Houston Business Expo 2009.

Remember…I’m very interested in this position, and I will seriously consider any fair offer you make. Please don’t fail to make an offer.