While most of us are living under stay-at-home orders, we can still continue our job searches. Applying for jobs online is common, but the change is in what may happen next.
Category: Job and Career Advice
9 Tips to Ace Your Phone Interviews
Job hunting is a long and tricky process. You’ve reached out to countless companies, uploaded dozens of personalized cover letters and résumés and, low and behold, you finally landed the initial phone interview!
Three Things to Bring to an Interview
Interviews are your chance to demonstrate you are the best candidate for an employer’s opening. Being prepared for the interview is essential.
What Do Interviewers Really Want to Know?
Hiring personnel – whether human resources or manager - want to know who is the best candidate for their opening. How do they make their final selection, especially when there are a number of qualified candidates?
Interviewing for Information: Open and Closed Ended Questions
We exchange information in interviews. Just as employers ask questions to determine who they would like to hire, job seekers ask questions to understand if the job is a right fit for them.
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Why Ask Questions During an Interview?
Why should we ask questions during a job interview? There are a number of reasons.
Employer Expectations are Changing: Five Things You Need to Know About Resumes
If it has been a while (or even a couple of years) since you were in the job market, there are things you need to know. Employers’ expectations have changed.
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About Recruiters, Part Four
Can external recruiters – staffing or executive search firms - help with your job search? Yes! You will want to present yourself as a good candidate.
About Recruiters, Part Three
A common question that job seekers have is why they do not hear back from companies or recruiters after a job application or interview. Let’s explore some scenarios to get a sense of what’s happening on the other side of the hiring table.
About Recruiters, Part Two
In part two of our four-part series on recruiting, let’s explore the advantage of external recruiters to both the job seeker and employer.
About Recruiters, Part One
Job hunters may wonder about recruiters. Today, in the first of a series, we will explore some common industry terms.
Cell Phone Do’s and Don’ts during In-Person Job Interviews
Cell phones provide immediate communication so you can always be available if you wish.
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