Posts Tagged ‘interview skills’
How to answer, “What career regrets do you have?” in an Interview
Questions about career regrets in your interview are always challenging. Everyone has regrets. It’s part of human nature. That doesn’t mean you want to highlight them in an interview. So how do you answer it in a way that is honest, but also going to land you the job? Why They’re Asking About Your Career…
Read MoreHow to Know Whether You’re The Right Fit for a Company
When it comes to getting a new job, skills and experience are key factors, naturally. But, 91% of senior managers claim that a candidate’s fit with the company culture is just as important. Moreover, 35% of candidates would turn down a “perfect” job if the company culture isn’t the right fit for them. If you…
Read More9 Interview Questions Successful Remote Workers Will Ace
The massive shift from working in the office to working from home brought on by the pandemic has proved to many companies that they can indeed depend on remote workers to keep their businesses operating. In fact, quite a number of organizations have confessed that post COVID, remote work will more likely become the new…
Read MoreTips For Job Hunting with a Disability
Job hunting with a disability becomes much easier if you consider some of these tips and technology advantages. Your skills and experience will set you apart and help you land your next dream job. It is important to feel confident in your interview skills and your accomplishments and be able to convey them to a…
Read MoreHow to Demonstrate Leadership in an Interview
You will be expected to demonstrate leadership in an interview, but it isn’t always straightforward. This is a skill that hiring managers are definitely looking for in almost any position, but they may or may not come right out and ask it. Even if you are not going to be in charge of other people…
Read MoreAre You Using Any of These Patronizing Phrases?
How many of these patronizing phrases have you used? It happens. Even if we don’t mean it to. Sometimes the words and phrases we use convey an insult that we don’t intend. It’s easier to spot condescending speech when it is direct toward us. But it might not be so easy to identify if we…
Read MoreHow to answer, “Where does your boss think you are right now?” in an Interview
What do you say when the hiring manager of your dream job asks you, “Where does your boss think you are right now?” in an interview? This is another of those psychological questions meant to delve into your mental character. How you answer these questions will shape how the interviewers see you as a person,…
Read MoreHow to Answer, “What is your dream job?” in an Interview
Continuing with our series on how to answer interview questions, now we turn our attention toward “What is your dream job?” This kind of question seems pretty straightforward, however, you can think strategically about every question an interviewer asks. This way you can make sure your answer lines up with your goals. Your true dream…
Read MoreHow to answer, “Why do you want to leave your current job?”
When you are interviewing, how do you answer those more difficult questions like, “Why do you want to leave your current job?” You can be strategic, thoughtful, and positive with these difficult questions. It is an opportunity to show your skills and ability to frame your experiences in a forward-moving manner. Why Do Employers Ask…
Read MoreHow to Look for a Job During Social Distancing
The world has changed and now we all must learn how to change with it. Social distancing is the new norm. It’s everywhere, from grocery shopping to walking in the park, to interviewing for jobs. Life doesn’t stop just because we struggle, and your job search doesn’t need to stop either. If you’re not sure…
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