job interview tips for college grads

A College Student’s Guide to Landing Your First Job

May 29, 2019

Congratulations—it’s taken four years of hard work (or five, or six—we won’t judge!) and now you’re preparing to walk across that stage and pick up.

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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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The Career First-Timer’s Survival Guide

April 19, 2018

You’ve perfected your resume. Seven people have read over your cover letter and given it the green light. You’ve gone on what feels like hundreds.

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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 Job Seeker’s Bill of Rights (Infographic)

April 5, 2018

When you’re desperate for a job, it’s so easy to feel less than – rejection after rejection, unanswered phone call after unanswered phone call. Be.

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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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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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The Grad’s Guide To Receiving A Job Offer Before Receiving A Diploma

January 18, 2018

If you think it’s too soon to start looking for post-grad jobs if you’re graduating in May, you’re sadly mistaken! Getting started early is the.

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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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We Didn’t Hire You Because We Just Don’t Like You

February 15, 2017

There is one powerful lesson all job hunters should learn:  manners, attitude and behavior are all important components of making a good first impression! It.

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How to Impress Your Future Employer in A Job Interview [Infographic]

August 18, 2016

Before you know it, you’ll be hearing ‘Pomp and Circumstance’ (graduation music, for those unfamiliar with the actual title of the song) and then it.

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Pre-Interview Tips for College Grads

June 30, 2016

Googling a list of common interview questions shouldn’t be the only thing you do to prepare for an interview. There’s a lot more to it:.

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