Archives for Interviewing

Interviewing with a Start Up?

Have you been bit by the entrepreneur bug and want to work for a start-up?  We found a great article that provides excellent questions for you to ask when interviewing with companies at various start-ups stages. 4 Questions to Ask (And 4 Not to Ask) When Interviewing at a Startup By Dana Levin-Robinson A job […]

Interview Advice: Love Work & Land Job

A recent study states that recruiters want to hear interviewees talk about how much they love their work. Enthusiastically expressing your work in terms of intrinsic value has a greater influence on recruiters than most seekers realize. [Read more] To Land a Job, Say How Much You Love the Work by Alice G. Walton   […]

What Could Sabotage Your Interview

Now these may seem obvious – but if they are in a list of results surveyed by 850 hiring managers, we ought to pay attention: This is the No. 1 Thing That Can Sabotage Your Interview  from Simply Hired Now is a great time to be looking for a new job. Unemployment is at 4.1 […]

So… What Were You Making?

Do you ever dread answering the salary question? Here are some suggestions. How to Answer the Salary History Question Without Answering It by Kirsty Wareing There are several reasons why you might prefer not to provide salary history information during a job application process. Perhaps you’ve been underpaid, and are looking to get a significant […]

Employed? Do These Things Just in Case…

This is a great checklist of things that all of us (employed and unemployed) should do every so often. 8 Things to Do Now In Case You Lose Your Job  by Lisa Rangel | September 28, 2016 What if you walked into work tomorrow morning and your boss told you that you were fired, your position eliminated, […]

Interview Follow-Up: Should I? When? How?

One of the most-often asked questions is, “how do I follow-up after I have interviewed with a company?”  Here are some things to think about before you leave the interview. 8 Tips for Effective Interview Follow-Up by Lisa Rangel | August 31, 2016 Imagine you finally get your resume into the right hands. Then, you […]

Powerful First Impressions

We often don’t think about the first impression that we make on others. It goes beyond appearance. In fact, your non-verbal cues are interpreted by others in seconds. Why Your First Impression is So Powerful First impressions throughout life are crucial. Sometimes you don’t get a second chance! A first impression can be what you […]

A Bit of Comic Relief

We really like Jimmy Fallon because he makes us laugh. Enjoy these mock “interviews” with Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump: Jimmy Fallon Interviews Hilary Clinton Donald Trump Interviews Donald Trump

Interview Mistakes: It May Be What You Do – Not What You Say

These are the Biggest Mistakes People Make During Interviews by Lydia Dishman Body language faux pas derailed candidates’ chances of getting the job as much as what the person said. According to a new poll, half of employers say they can size up a candidate within the first five minutes of an interview and determine […]