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If you've got a side hustle, you're not alone. Side gigs are great for extra cash and can provide a necessary creative outlet, but they can also get tricky when you're job hunting. Should you broach the topic when applying for a full-time job? It depends.
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When you’re in job search mode, your main goal of course is to find the right job. But as these job seekers found out the hard way, some interviews can be just plain weird. Job interview questions can range from basic to bizarre. And as for job interview venues—these can range from cabs to dark, ...
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What mom didn’t tell you about job interviews: Here are some tips to keep in mind.
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When a job interview devolves from awkward to disastrous, sometimes the best thing to do is walk out. You know you don’t want to work at a company where employees are harassed or made to feel like they’re unimportant. Here are incidents that prompted three job candidates to cut an interview short...
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As if the stress of landing an interview weren't enough—now you must also figure out how to attend said interview without tipping off your current boss to your job search. There's no rest for the weary, right? Try these tips to manage your job search without endangering your current paycheck.
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Waiting to find out whether you got the job is tough. But interviewers often send strong signals you’ve gotten the job before they give the official word.
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Top 5 Interview Resources of 2018
12/19/2018
Job interviews can be some of the most intimidating aspects of the job search. Here's our roundup of the most popular interview resources of 2018 to help get you over this hurdle and into an amazing new job opportunity. -
It can be argued the job interview is the most critical step in the hiring process. And while some questions can be tricky, making a great first impression isn't as difficult as it might seem—if you avoid some basic interviewing mistakes.
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Video interviews have officially become the new normal. While many basic tenants remain the same as in-person interviews, there are a few unique aspects to consider.
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With the surging popularity of video interviews, in-person interview skills have gotten a little rusty. Here are a few major differences between prepping for an interview face-to-face versus one over Zoom.
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Interviews can be awkward enough without having uncomfortable questions thrown into the mix. While there are some interview questions you flat out do not have to answer, what do you do when a query is simply, well, not to your liking?
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Whether you're looking for a job or know someone who is, the rules of engagement are crucial in the job market. Here are 6 interview facts people assume are true.
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Job Search Scaring You? Try These 3 Things.
10/24/2018
We love horror movies, but lately, they haven’t had the same thrill. That’s probably because we’ve seen the true face of horror, the job search. And the scariest part of the process has to be the interview. That got us thinking: If horror movies make us face our fears, then maybe they can teach u... -
If you’re asked to choose between interviewing in person or virtually, what should you say? What factors should you consider? Spoiler alert: Sometimes Zoom is the right answer.
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Etiquette for a Lunch Interview
5/1/2019
Of all the different types of interviews, the lunch interview is one of the most nerve-wracking. Mixing a professional interview with food can feel like a recipe for disaster. You can do it though—take a deep breath, and keep some things in mind. -
It’s not outside the realm of possibility—or even that unusual—to show up to an interview only to discover it’s the interviewer who’s unprepared. And let’s face it—all the preparation in the world isn’t going to help if the person asking the questions isn’t, well, asking good questions. Read on f...
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You may be excited about the prospect of getting a new job, but chances are you're less excited about the interview that could land it for you. Here’s a step-by-step guide to tackling your greatest interview fears.
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Sometimes, interview questions are too personal, controversial, or just downright weird or offensive. Whatever the reason, you really don't want to answer—and you don’t have to. These are the interview questions you don’t have to answer.
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Night Before The Interview Checklist
1/7/2019
For even the most extroverted among us, interviews can be nerve-racking. Fortunately, you can take steps to significantly reduce the risk that those problems will emerge. Want to give future you a leg up? Here is your night-before an interview checklist. -
6 Tips for Acing an HR Interview
7/9/2018
Many companies pride themselves on having a strong HR department, and they should—HR is typically the first line of defense when it comes to screening potential job candidates. How well you do on the HR interview will determine whether you get that coveted secondary interview with the higher-ups....