job interview advice

The Do’s and Don’ts of Giving Your Job Search a Dose of Personality

December 4, 2019

There’s a reason resumes, cover letters, and interview processes exist, and it’s because they allow recruiters to filter applicants based on their professional qualifications quickly..

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6 Solid Ways to Explain Why You Left a Previous Job

September 4, 2019

If you really enjoy the thrill of super awkward conversations, just go into your next job interview without an answer prepared for the question: “Why.

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How Do You Decide if a Job is Right for You?

July 17, 2019

Let’s play out a scenario that happens time and time again. You’re applying for new jobs and expect that maybe only a third of them.

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What to Know Before You Go: 4 Things to Research About a Company Before the Interview

July 3, 2019

When you hear “interview prep,” you probably think of preparing answers about yourself, but have you thought about how you might respond when recruiters ask.

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How to Negotiate a Gap in Your Career

May 1, 2019

There are lots of reasons that people have to take an employment hiatus—caring for a loved one, personal illness, getting laid off, staying at home.

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Executive Drafts Founder Jeremy Shreve: Demystifying the Job Interview

April 17, 2019

Staying on top of current recruiting trends in a landscape where the rules are always changing is a nearly impossible task, but one that Jeremy.

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What You Wish You’d Known Before Your Job Interview

April 12, 2018

Did you know the #1 biggest interview mistake is not actually stating interest in the job at hand during the conversation?! Here are some of.

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The Best Career For Your Personality Type (Infographic)

March 29, 2018

Did you know that your personality type can determine which career you’ll be happy with? You can’t deny who you are, but you can find.

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20 Questions, Career-Style (Infographic)

March 22, 2018

Do you remember playing a good ol’ game of 20 Questions with your crush back in middle school? The questions we were asking are probably.

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11 Things To Not Say In An Interview

March 15, 2018

A job interview is the epitome of a nerve-wracking situation, so it’s only natural that we all come out with some strange things during the.

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Creating A Career Plan: Five Steps To Your Future (Infographic)

February 8, 2018

This week, we’re bringing you a super helpful infographic from Michael Page, a British-based recruitment business. Here are five steps to creating a career plan.

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How To Ask Your Boss For A Raise

January 25, 2018

In a perfect world, your boss hands out raises like they’re candy every time you do something that benefits the company. In this world, that’s.

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Doing Your Homework Before a Job Interview

December 13, 2017

Being prepared for a job interview is arguably more important than the interview itself. One of the worst feelings to have when in an interview.

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What to Do When You Miss a Recruiters Phone Call

December 7, 2017

You’re in the car driving to another job interview, and an unknown number calls you – what do you do? If you’re like most of.

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Why You Should Always Ask for a Written Job Offer

November 9, 2017

You’ve been job searching for months. Your patience is exhausted, and so are you. That’s why it’s so important to be careful when you finally.

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Mastering the Art of Small Talk in a Job Interview

October 12, 2017

There it is, that jittery feeling you get in the pit of your stomach when a job interview is fast approaching. Yes, there’s a lot.

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5 Common Thoughts Hiring Managers Have During an Interview

September 28, 2017

It doesn’t matter if you’ve been interviewed a million times or you can count them on one hand, the stress is palpable when you come.

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Are You as Smart as Your Resume Implies?

September 21, 2017

It’s one thing to add a college, graduate program, or certificate on your resume, but if you have an engineering degree and you don’t know.

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How to Answer the Ultimate Job Interview Question: “Where Do You See Yourself In 5 Years?”

September 14, 2017

You’re in the middle of a great interview and things are going great.  Then comes the ultimate job interview question that makes everyone squirm in.

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After the Interview Checklist

September 6, 2017

We always get excited every time we find out that someone we’ve helped left an interview feeling good about their chances of landing a job..

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How to Make a Recruiter Fight for You

August 17, 2017

Companies review hundreds of resumes when they have a position open, but there is always that one perfect candidate that peaks a recruiter’s interest. There.

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What to Wear and What Not to Wear to a Job Interview

August 3, 2017

You’ve spent an absurd amount of time preparing for that big interview, and you finally landed it! Now the next big thing to worry about.

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10 Types of Difficult Job Interviewers and How to Deal with Them

July 27, 2017

When you’re going in for a job interview, ideally you would like to be greeted by someone who is relaxed, approachable, friendly and professional. It.

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How to Prepare for a Job Interview in Just 30 Minutes

July 6, 2017

To a recruiter or hiring manager, there is nothing worse than discovering that a job candidate has done little to no research on the company..

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Fatal Mistakes Job Interviewers Make Without Realizing It

June 8, 2017

You’ve found the perfect job opening. It’s one you’re really passionate about, and you want everything to go well in the interview. Still, you’re nervous.

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