Posts Tagged ‘interview’
Helpful Tips and Coping Strategies for Graduates Seeking Jobs
by Guest Author, Miles Oliver Whether you’ve recently graduated from high school or college, you’re likely excited about getting out into the world to earn money or start a professional career. The job market ebbs and flows, so you may find a job right away, or if you’re like many other job hunters, it may…
Read MoreThese 7 Job Interview Tips Will Help You Get Hired
by Guest Author, Stuart Gentle Are you looking for your first job or hoping to change careers? Whether a seasoned pro or a total novice, nailing the job interview is key to landing the desired position. If you’re looking for a job, you know that the interview process can be nerve-wracking. You want to make…
Read MoreInterviewing Is Like Dating—Here Are Warning Signs That It’s Not Going To Be A Match
by Guest Author, Jack Kelly You start dating with the high hopes that the person will be “the one.” In your desire for romance and finding a partner, you overlook obvious warning signs. In a lot of ways, the interview process is comparable to dating. You’re infatuated with the company, long to work there and…
Read MoreHow To Ace Your Internal Interview
by Guest Author, Miles Oliver An internal interview represents a great opportunity to advance your career and increase your earnings. You are already familiar with the firm and have an innate advantage over external applicants. However, you should not rest on your laurels when going for an internal position. The job market is extremely competitive…
Read MoreThis Is Kevin O’Leary’s No. 1 Job Interview Tip
by Guest Author, Maurie Backman Since the start of the pandemic recovery, Americans have been quitting their jobs in droves and seeking out better opportunities. If you’re looking to get a new job, you may have to update your resume and do some networking to get your foot in the door. But from there, there’s another…
Read MoreHow to Research a Manager Before a Job Interview
by Guest Author, Leslie Stevens-Huffman Studies show that a competent boss is linked to higher employee job satisfaction, success, promotions and work-life balance. Yet many job seekers don’t see the job interview process as a prime opportunity to evaluate whether a prospective manager is right for them. Unless you scope out the manager beforehand, you may miss…
Read MoreWhat you should do after a job interview
by Guest Author, Mitchell Glass Leave a lasting impression on your prospective employer. You found a dream opportunity on a job site, breezed through the application and crushed the interview. So now what? Now, you follow up. A thoughtful follow-up can be the cherry on top of a strong interview, yet one survey showed that 57% of…
Read MorePersonal Qualities Employers are Looking For
When it comes to personal qualities employers are looking for in their next candidate, some will be specific to the job. This is a given. However, there are some that are universally sought after. Why? Because people who can demonstrate they have these skills will typically make good employees. A word of caution: Don’t simply…
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, “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…
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