Let’s examine questions interviewers shouldn’t be asking. Broadly speaking, employers aren’t allowed to ask candidates questions that will reveal personal information and may undermine their chances of being hired for a position. Such questions are discriminatory and, while […]
Many talented and capable business associates have found themselves in a job search through the holiday season. With the holidays in mind, there are factors and efforts to consider demonstrating your quality traits while socializing with decision makers. […]
Statistically, networking may account for 70% to 80% of all jobs landed, depending on strategy. Whether working or looking for work, your networking efforts should never stop. You should create a seamless loop between your professional life, personal […]
There are definitely certain things to do to prepare for your job interview. Some preparations take a little more time than others. Here are some of the key items that should be included: Research the company thoroughly, including […]
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Landing a job is the end goal for all job seekers, but a proactive job search isn’t as simple as that. It’s often a long process that includes resume building, networking, seeking out positions and the dreaded interview. […]
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Hire slowly, fire quickly. Seems rather straightforward. But in reality, this is the exact opposite of how most companies operate. And it can seemingly be for good reasons—at least the quick-hiring part. Companies may find themselves in high-growth […]
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Those questions that you know they’re going to ask in the interview. You know the ones. The ones that always start with “Tell me about a time when you…” that require you to answer with a specific example […]
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Being invited to interview for a great company is exciting! Here’s how you can distinguish yourself from the pool of seemingly equally talented candidates. The following steps will give you the edge: Bring your top-tier attitude While attitude […]
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In his book What Color Is Your Parachute, Richard Bolles stresses the importance of the first two minutes in an interview. In that first few minutes, it is critical to initially build trust with the person interviewing you. […]
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If you are involved in recruitment, I am sure you have seen it all – from candidates who have fallen asleep or who have answered cell phone calls in an interview to candidates who have asked if having […]