You’re familiar with the feeling: your palms start sweating, you start to shake and for some reason, your mind goes completely blank. Sounds like a dreaded case of interview jitters! Nerves can bring even the most professional candidate to their knees, impeding their chances of securing the job, even if they’re the most qualified. If … Read more
These days, it can be overwhelming to think about how much work goes into finding a job. If you are very serious about it, you have likely educated yourself in all the various facets of a job search and become well-equipped to go out and tackle the task. But, so have many others. Once a … Read more
One of the most common reasons candidates are rejected after a job interview is that they don’t provide enough relevant, tangible examples of what they’ve done in their current or previous jobs that would be relevant to the position they are seeking. When you’re looking for a new job, you need to provide specific, concrete … Read more
In this article, we are going to help you answer the problematic but common interview question, “What motivates you?” You should be prepared to answer this question, so if you are in the midst of a job search and have a job interview coming up for any role or organization, make sure to take advantage … Read more
You nailed the interview, or at least you thought you did. Days turn into weeks, and all you hear is…silence. If you’ve ever been ghosted after a job interview, you’re not alone. While it’s frustrating and can leave you second-guessing everything, there are often hidden reasons why employers go radio silent. It’s Not You, It’s … Read more
Have you received a call for a group or panel interview recently? While you might be thrilled to make it to this stage of the hiring process, the mere thought of fielding not one but a whole team of interviewers can be enough to put your stomach in knots. However, the reason most employers conduct … Read more
So, you received a call back for an in-person interview. Now what? The week leading up to the in-person interview deserves more effort and preparation than any other portion of the job search process. Here’s a step-by-step guide to preparing for an interview. The Day You Are Offered The Interview These are some things you … Read more
Congratulations, you’ve scored the interview! But, now what? You’re going to do your homework to research the company, practice your elevator pitch, and pick up your suit from the dry cleaners…exactly like your competition. Getting an interview is a huge hurdle to clear and a wonderful sign that you’re on the right track with your … Read more
When you’re in the hot seat at a job interview, thinking of the best answers can be challenging. In this post, we’ll share our number one secret for answering hard interview questions. Think of it as an interview hack… Document Everything! It’s important to bring up relevant and clear examples that prove you’re a fit … Read more
If you’re a job hunter, you have to remember that job interviews are not all the same. Some job interviews not only require you to answer somewhat stressful questions directly from your interviewer, but they can also require you to face a group of co-interviewees and (technically) compete with them by practically standing out among … Read more