Mark Ste. Marie

Interview Obstacles Confronting Baby Boomers

The economy is struggling. With unemployment high and rising to levels not seen for a while and no discernable turnaround in sight, it means challenges for all job and career seekers. Those in transition do face uphill climbs in these troubled employment waters. One group particularly impacted dramatically is the seasoned worker AKA, the Baby Boomer. In life, perception is often reality and there are many... (posted by Mark 2 years 301 days ago.)

The Final Interview: Beware Of The Trap

One area of job search that is not discussed nearly enough, in my view, is the final interview. Human nature dictates that by the time the final interview rolls around, the focus is elsewhere. Candidates tend to anticipate the job offer rather than keep their eyes focused on the prize. It's an exciting time, after all. You have made it through a long and tedious job interview process loaded with competition and... (posted by Mark 2 years 327 days ago.)

Don't Start Off On The Wrong Foot When You Interview

We all know the importance of a good first impression whether in a social or a business setting. As the saying goes, perception is reality. One of the most important first impressions you'll make in the course of your life is in interviewing for a job. That impression is embedded in the interviewers mind, often within seconds. Once it's formed, it is their reality. If you somehow make a less than... (posted by Mark 2 years 328 days ago.)

We Can Thank Alexander Graham Bell: The Rise of Phone Interviews

Phone interviews are increasingly common today. There are several reasons, and chief among them is convenience. Cell phones in particular make reaching people very easy. Too many candidates and not enough time on the employer's end also contribute to this trend. Phone screens help to weed out the wheat from the chaff. With candidates as abundant as they are in this economy compared to the... (posted by Mark 2 years 330 days ago.)

A Letter to Mason, My Little Buddy

He knows me as Gramdad. I inherited that mantle from my own father. It's a title I cherish. Mason, my grandson, is 16 months old now, and I suppose I am biased but hes a handsome boy, smart, and just downright adorable. (Okay, enough with the bragging. Just had to indulge for a minute.) This Gramdad role is new to me since his birth, and yesterday I had another first in that role. He wished me a Happy Father's... (posted by Mark 2 years 337 days ago.)

The Resume Caper or, Im Delusional, Hire Me!

I sometimes wonder why the food pictured on a menu just never seems to look as appealing when your server delivers it to your table. The portrayed image and what actually arrives can be disparate realities. What you see is often not what you get in many avenues of life. I know it's probably happened to everyone in any number of instances. Truth in advertising (or lack of it) even applies to career change... (posted by Mark 2 years 342 days ago.)