Through seventeen years of helping professionals with their job searching, I have noticed common behavior. Candidates often do the right thing by networking to earn a prized interview. They exit the interview with the feeling that they "blew" a terrific opportunity. Sometimes, this is just a case of self-doubt. Other times, it is because the candidate was a great match, but did not present a strong case. That’s why I penned a brief guide to help you to interview with purpose

If you want to prove that you are a match for your target job, customize your resume for each target job. Align yourself by featuring your skills, education, and accomplishments that match the employer’s needs. That is easy when you start with a skills gap analysis. Follow these steps to identify your gaps. When you know your gaps, you can find ways to increase your job search success. Make a List of the Job Requirements Review the job posting for the target job. Look for j

This article is a preview of our upcoming book, “Interview with Purpose,” which will be available later this month. In the book, we cover many aspects of interview preparation, including research, personal preparation, skills gap analysis, and how to practice for interview questions. This excerpt is about personal preparation, such as how to avoid personal and wardrobe mishaps that can crash your confidence and affect your performance. Sometimes we forget about the little th