If you talk with enough people, you're bound to come across some very interesting scenarios. Jim Webber conducted thousands of job interviews throughout his career as a human resources manager, and he joins Tim Muma to share some of the more disastrous conversations. These anecdotes aren't only meant to entertain and frighten, but to give the listeners an understanding of what NOT to do in an interview. Jim also shares his advice on how to handle situations you may come across, no matter what side of the interview you're on. Job Search Guide covers all facets of the process from strategies for cover letters and interviewing to the opportunity for job seekers to pick the brains of hiring personnel to get the inside track.

The job interview remains the best opportunity to truly sell yourself as a person and a professional to land a new job. There are a number components to the interview that runs the gamut from preparation and body language to questions for the employer and following up. Barry Drexler, the Expert Interview Coach, tackles a number of terms associated with the interview and gives Tim Muma an idea of how each of these impact your chances. Barry also shares some inside tips on how to nail each portion of your next interview. Job Search Guide covers all facets of the process from strategies for cover letters and interviewing to the opportunity for job seekers to pick the brains of hiring personnel to get the inside track.

Effective networking doesn't come from simply chatting up as many people as you can to tell them how great you are or what type of job you're seeking. Executive talent agent Debra Feldman stresses the need to attract others to recognize your skills, experience, and expertise. She tells Tim Muma that who you speak to and how you grab their attention matters as much as anything else when on the hunt for a new job or career. Job Search Guide covers all facets of the process from strategies for cover letters and interviewing to the opportunity for job seekers to pick the brains of hiring personnel to get the inside track.

Finding a new job is often a challenging and frustrating process, but there are additional obstacles if you've been out of the traditional workforce to take care of your children. Mandy Carter, director of social media for CSI globalVCard, gives all the stay-at-home moms (and dads) tips on being ready to jump back into the workforce. Among other items, Mandy tells Tim Muma about overcoming guilt, keeping your skills up to date, and ensuring your network knows your plan. Job Search Guide covers all facets of the process from strategies for cover letters and interviewing to the opportunity for job seekers to pick the brains of hiring personnel to get the inside track.

Resumes are a popular topic on LJNRadio for good reason, and for this episode Tim Muma takes a slightly altered approach. He speaks with Jessica Holbrook Hernandez, president and CEO of Great Resumes Fast, who brings her experienced insights with her. The strategy she brings to this show is finding a way to take one's early resume - often short and light on experience - and finding ways to create a stronger, more professional appearance to help land you that next great position. Job Search Guide covers all facets of the process from strategies for cover letters and interviewing to the opportunity for job seekers to pick the brains of hiring personnel to get the inside track.

Many people stress about job interviews, recognizing it's a live, final shot at getting a new position. With proper planning and the right mindset, everyone can have a perfect strategy heading into their job interview. Mike Perry, president of Szarka Financial, has more than 30 years of experience as a hiring manager. He joins Tim Muma to discuss a handful of key items you should focus on for your next interview that will get you the job. The information is not intended to be a substitute for specific individualized tax, legal or investment planning advice. Therefore, the information should only be relied upon when coordinated with individual professional advice. Securities offered through Registered Representatives of Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory Services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Adviser. Cambridge and Szarka Financial are not affiliated. Cambridge and Szarka Financial are not affiliated. Fixed Insurance services offered through Szarka Financial. Job Search Guide covers all facets of the process from strategies for cover letters and interviewing to the opportunity for job seekers to pick the brains of hiring personnel to get the inside track.

You can find plenty of advice from experts about what you should say and do in a job interview, but the best teacher is often the one who shows you the wrong way to handle things. Go inside a mock interview with Ron Swanson, a man who says and does what he wants, regardless of the consequences. This is how NOT to act when interviewing for a job. (Photo Credit: @Nick_Offerman on Twitter) Job Search Guide covers all facets of the process from strategies for cover letters and interviewing to the opportunity for job seekers to pick the brains of hiring personnel to get the inside track.

While it's often not seen as intentional, age discrimination occasionally rears its ugly head when organizations are looking to hire new employees. There are often clues in one's resume that indicates a candidate is older than the rest of the potential hires. Marc Miller, founder of Career Pivot and author of "Repurpose Your Career - A Practical Guide for Baby Boomers," joins Tim Muma to help mature workers avoid sounding too old on their resumes. Whether it's an email address, word usage or what skills you describe on your resume, any of them could give the employer pause when looking to hire. Job Search Guide covers all facets of the process from strategies for cover letters and interviewing to the opportunity for job seekers to pick the brains of hiring personnel to get the inside track.

Creating an effective resume has many components, one of which is the careful selection of the words you choose to describe yourself and the things you've done in your career. There appear to be some clear word choices that shouldn't be used, while others certainly help your cause. To get a feel for which words work best, Warren White joins Tim Muma on LJNRadio. Warren is a dual certified human resources professional and founder of Humanus, LLC, and he breaks down what terms and phrases say about a candidate to help you determine what to include in your resume. Job Search Guide covers all facets of the process from strategies for cover letters and interviewing to the opportunity for job seekers to pick the brains of hiring personnel to get the inside track.

There are a number of interview questions job seekers mention as being difficult ones to answer. One of those likely to emerge is, "Can you tell us about a time you made a mistake and how you overcame it?" The Expert Interview Coach, Barry Drexler, tackles this question and gives the listeners insight into the real purpose of this type of inquiry. He also explains to Tim Muma how the candidate should approach the question, including some strategic replies sure to give you a leg up. Job Search Guide covers all facets of the process from strategies for cover letters and interviewing to the opportunity for job seekers to pick the brains of hiring personnel to get the inside track.

Often times, individuals end up in a position they aren't happy with or they simply envision something else for their career. Paul Angone, the creator of AllGroanUp.com, gives the listeners some strategies on how to utilize their current job to find a way into the one they really want. Paul also tells Tim Muma what people need to focus on when looking to move on. Job Search Guide covers all facets of the process from strategies for cover letters and interviewing to the opportunity for job seekers to pick the brains of hiring personnel to get the inside track.