Mint Resumes – Job Search, Career Info and Resumes

Regardless of what’s happening during your job search, keep in mind that the only person who can really stop you is yourself.

Are you rolling your eyes?  Stick with me here…

Of course the various people interviewing you during the process have input.  And when you speak with the supervisor, you know their vote will be huge.  Even the receptionist and security people may weigh in on you – no kidding.  I’ve known clients who’ve told me the wrong word to the admin got them torpedoed.  But then, you knew that.

So how can I say it’s up to you?

Because what someone else does has no bearing whatever on how you conduct yourself.

It’s impossible to know what will happen in advance, so you’ll always do the preparation.  You’ll treat everyone you meet with respect.  You’ll be attentive and understand that filling a job is much harder now, and the stakes are higher for people involved in making the decision.

Be real and present your best self.  HR people and managers can spot a fake a mile away.  Think of HR as the first line of protection for a company.  They’re paid to keep the organization productive.  What they’re really hoping for with each interview is finding that rarest of candidates – a person who has integrity, social skills, technical chops and dedicated work ethic.

Give it to everyone you meet by being consistent, considerate and demonstrating yourself and your skill with every encounter.