July 9, 12:17 PMEntry Level Careers ExaminerHeather Huhman Interning this summer post-graduation? Then I bet you have this question on your mind: How do I turn my internship into a full-time gig upon completion? Although I’ve written about this topic…

Writing a Professional Development Plan can help keep you focused on your goals and give you something to work on in order to move forward. It doesn’t have to take a lot of time if you know what you are…

WHAT TO DO AFTER THE JOB INTERVIEW Once the interview is over, you can breathe a big sigh of relief but don’t forget to mind your manners. The way you end the interview is another opportunity to demonstrate your human…

PHONE VERSUS FACE-TO-FACE INTERVIEWS If your résumé and cover letter were successful at gaining the attention of a prospective employer, you’ll probably get a phone call. The phone call might only be to set up an initial screening interview over…

WHAT TYPE OF INTERVIEW CAN I EXPECT? When preparing for your interview, what probably comes to mind are those traditional questions: “What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?”, “Where do want to be in 5 years?”, and yes, you will…

HANDLING THE DREADED SALARY QUESTION The typical reason you are asked about your salary requirements in an interview is to get a baseline figure of what you expect to be paid. This helps the organization narrow down the field of…

HOW TO RESPOND TO “TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF” The job interview may hold some surprises for you but one thing you can count on is the interviewer saying, “Tell me about yourself”. The way in which you respond can mean…

DRESSING FOR THE JOB INTERVIEW: BLEND IN TO STAND OUT! Now that you've landed the job interview, it's no time to get sloppy. Don't think that in order to make a good impression, your clothes must make a unique statement….

JOB INTERVIEW PREPARATION: IT'S ALL IN THE HOMEWORK Maybe you’ve breezed through college and have been able to “wing it” better than most, but when it comes to job interviews, if you don’t spend time doing your homework,it could cost…

INTERVIEWING FOR A JOB; WELCOME TO SALES! You might be wondering what sales and job interviews have in common. It’s simple. Think of interviewing as selling yourself. Don’t worry about looking boastful – you are applying for a job! If…