Val Matta

October 5, 2015

4 Unusual Life Experiences That Make You A Better Job Candidate

Sometimes it’s the road less traveled that helps us figure out what type of career we want. But once the decision is made, how can you […]
September 21, 2015

How To Make Your LinkedIn Profile Killer

Come on, admit it: you spend dozens of hours each week on Facebook and Twitter posting, sharing, and updating your profile. But how much time do […]
September 8, 2015

How to Impress, Not Distress a Hiring Manager

You’ve finally snagged a face-to-face job interview. As you’re waiting to be called into the hiring manager’s office, you look around and see all of the […]
August 24, 2015

How To Show Employers You Have What They Need

With a degree in hand, you’re a freshly-educated job seeker ready to take on the world. You just have to get a job first — preferably […]
August 10, 2015

How To Manage Expectations Of The New Optimistic Job Seeker

Job seekers are more optimistic now than ever. For the first time since 2009, employee job market confidence has reached beyond half of the population surveyed, […]
July 27, 2015
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How to Train Your Voice to Get the Job You Want

Not everyone’s a public speaking virtuoso, but that doesn’t mean it’s an area to be ignored.  In fact, a 2014 study published in PLOS ONE shows […]
July 13, 2015

3 Little Things That Make A Big Difference In Your Interview

You’re all set for your interview. You’ve read plenty of job interview tips. You know how to dress to impress, your resume and cover letter are […]
June 29, 2015

5 Things Your Interviewer Never Told You But Wanted To

You’ve been sending out resumes like rapid fire and have probably done plenty of preparing for a job interview. You’ve gathered your references, list of accomplishments, […]
June 15, 2015

5 Out of the Box Interview Questions You Need To Ask

Your job interview is coming to an end, and you really nailed this one. You’ve built rapport with the interviewer, given strong answers to everything you […]
June 1, 2015

4 Things You Need To Know To Hire The Best Recent Graduates

Graduation season is in full swing. As a hiring manager, that means you’ll have a whole new crop of recent graduates looking to impress you with […]
May 26, 2015

How To Decide If Going Back To School Is The Right Move

When you realize the career you chose as an undergrad isn’t really the right one for you, the thought of going back to school can be […]
May 18, 2015

Here Are The Qualities You Need To Be A Great Networker

Have you been laying pavers of opportunity? Take a look at your social contacts and think hard about your professional ambitions because when you’re trying to […]