Jessica Pierce

What you do after a job interview is almost as important as what you do before an interview. You want to be THE employee they want to hire without going over the top. Listen as you are asked – and answer – questions. Pay close to attention to areas in the interview where you feel [...]

Last week at Career Connectors Kyla Bonstetter of Top Talent Consulting spoke about the DISC Assessment and Your Job Search. I wanted to take some time to explore the specific parts of the DISC and how you can use them to help you land the job of your dreams.  The DISC illustrates to you and [...]

Whether you’re straight out of college or have years of experience in the corporate world, it is important to dress for success from the first job interview. You want to make a great first impression and be asked back for another interview. In Arizona we tend to have a more casual approach to how we [...]

While you don’t want to bring a box of items to an interview and look like you’re moving in, it is important to have a few key items with you. What you bring to a job interview are things that you absolutely do not want to be without such as your list of references. There [...]

As a Career Transition Expert I am often asked which resources are the best for job seekers and the answer is simple – the best resources are the ones that work the best for you. Factors include the type and level of work for which you seek as well as industry. While the following top [...]

With 23 million Americans unemployed or underemployed in a tight job market it is exciting to be called for an interview. It may even be tempting to ask a host of questions in the beginning of the hiring process related to salary and benefits. As a recruiter and career transition professional I can assure you [...]

How to succeed at a job fair is up to you and the level of commitment you have to making the event a success for you and your job search. The first steps are to have an updated resume, personal website and complete LinkedIn profile. These are the foundation to your success in the job [...]

What is the value of a thank you note in today’s digital world? With all of the talk of social media and online job resources you may be surprised to learn I am a huge fan of the handwritten thank you note. Some may say it’s a thing of the past. Others might say it [...]

There’s an old saying, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” In today’s tight job market making a positive first impression could be what sets you apart from another qualified candidate. I write a lot about creating a personal brand and using social media like LinkedIn and Twitter to propel your [...]

As I speak to more and more job seekers and employers it has become clear how finding a job is like running a business. There is a reason you get up in the morning and a purpose to your activities. Whether a business owner or job seeker you are seeking ways to identify yourself or [...]