Interview Preparation
How to Research a Company Before an Interview
Doing your research on your next potential company can go a long way in making you stand out against other candidates. Firstly, being well-researched gives you a foundation to thoughtfully answer interview questions, like why you’re the right fit for the role and the company. It also helps you decide if the role is right…
Read MoreWhat Should You Do if They Don't Call You Back After Job Interview?
Not getting a follow up call, as promised, happens more than you think. Candidates are sure that they are a shoe-in for the position, and expecting an offer, and then nothing. This is not only frustrating for the candidate, but reflects poorly on the company.
Read MoreEmotional Preparation for Interviews
Hiring is an emotional process for both the candidate and the interviewer. Hiring is an emotional process for both the candidate and the interviewer. The hiring process is shrouded with a veneer of logic “to hire the best qualified person”, but in reality it is grounded with emotion. Your enthusiasm, confidence and energy will determine…
Read MoreThis Week in Career Advice: How to Handle Exit Interviews
Learn how to handle your next exit interview with class and integrity while leaving with the best possible impression, with these tips from Glassdoor.
Read MoreThis Week in Career Advice: Are Managers Obligated to Be a Reference?
As a manager, are you obligated to be a reference to a former employee? A letter-writers asks Ask A Manager’s Allison Green about the issue, and whether a small token of gratitude is required to former managers who act as references.
Read MoreThis Week in Career Advice: Why You Should Never Give Your Salary Information
Asking for your previous salary has almost become commonplace among recruiters, however revealing this information can be damaging to your future career, so says Liz Ryan of Forbes Magazine. In addition to giving up any leverage you possess, Ryan argues that revealing your current salary information gives your potential new employer permission to determine your value…
Read MorePicking the Right Words to Use During an Interview Can Make All the Difference
How should I say something? What wording should I use. Here are some tips. The words you use to express yourself say more about you than you think. In fact, your vocabulary and the use of appropriate words say more about you than the message you are trying communicate. You are judged by the words…
Read More#MondayMotivation: Lessons From Rejection
Does your anxiety about blowing the interview make you ultimate blow your interview? Your fear of failure could be holding you back — and we have a must-see Ted Talk that could help! Author and blogger Jia Jang discusses the art of rejection in his popular Ted Talk “What I Learned From 100 Days of…
Read MoreInterview Preparation; You Need to 'Brand' Yourself
What makes you unique and different than the next person. You better be able to commuicate this so you will stand out from the crowd. Almost every article – or career coach – will tell you that in order to do well in an interview – and to ultimately get the job offer, you must…
Read MoreBuild Your Confidence for Interviewing
Coming off as self-confident is critical. You must show a sense of knowing what your profess to know and having confidence in your abilities. You say you’re feeling nervous about interviewing? Guess what – so is everybody else. It is very common to be nervous before the interview. It’s also OK to be nervous. Being…
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