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Oh no, everything started out great, but now your interview has taken a nosedive. Is there a way to recover when it feels like you have lost all chances to move on to the next step in the process?
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Is the STAR Method Outdated?
2/2/2018
Is the STAR method preventing businesses from properly assessing the value of job seekers? Does STAR need an update for the contemporary job market? Find out. -
One day you’ll face a recruiter asking, “Why should we choose you over someone else?” Here’s how to prepare the best answer to this question.
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It’s Groundhog Day at the job interview. Sigh. Hiring managers see these same mistakes over and over. Avoid them, and you can move past repetitive mistakes and into a job.
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We grow up being told to respect our elders. But what happens when we need our elders to respect us? Interviewing someone older than you, and who could actually end up being your boss could gives new meaning to the word “awkward” if it’s not properly handled. So how do you gain respect from someo...
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3 Things Your Potential Employer Wants to Know during the Interview—but Probably Will not Ask
8/25/2022
You've thought about the possible questions you could be asked and have answers ready to for your job interview, but what a potential employer really wants to know about you, they probably will not ask. -
Emotional intelligence. Experts say you have to have it to be successful. But what is it? And how can you show you potential employer you have it during the course of a 30-minute job interview?
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Company cultures are a top priority for job seekers. Learn about some of the signs to look for when trying to ascertain whether the organization’s culture is the right fit for you.
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Nothing is certain but death and taxes, according to Benjamin Franklin—but if he'd been around in the 21st century, he might have added the interview question "How do you like to be managed" to his list. After all, you’re almost guaranteed to be asked this question at some point during the interv...
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Is it OK to ask for feedback after not getting the job? Maybe. It depends on what your definition of feedback is. Here’s how you can go about getting information if you genuinely want it.
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Most interview questions ask you to discuss the positive aspects of your working life. But every now and then, a question takes a turn for the negative, potentially wrecking your whole enthusiastic vibe. “Tell me about a time you handled a conflict” is one such question. If you know how to answer...
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It’s time to move on and start over. How do you acknowledge your termination in your application? On your resume? During your job interview? Here’s how to handle every step in the process.
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The Difference Between What a Good Candidate and a Great Candidate Says During an Interview
4/11/2018
A good candidate might say all the right things. But a great candidate will say all the “wow” things. Here are some examples of how a good candidate might answer standard interview questions as compared to a great candidate. -
It’s happened to all of us: Consumed with preparing answers to every potential question, we don’t consider what we need to know before the interview’s close and lose a precious opportunity to gain valuable insight on a potential employer. But what should you ask? Fret not, we’ve made a list of th...
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Identifying the right candidate can be a frustrating and overwhelming process. You need to pinpoint an applicant who possesses the right technical skills, experience and knowledge. You’ll also want to find someone with the right soft skills—the personal attributes and innate skills that can’t be ...
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Before you accept the job offer, consider whether the corporate culture is a good fit for you. Ask these questions to find out.
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When you’re desperate to leave a bad job or land any job at all, there’s a temptation to take the first offer you get. But accepting the wrong position can prevent you from landing a much better one. Fortunately, signs of a bad job often reveal themselves during the interview. Here are red flags ...
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Name Dropping In A Job Interview
2/27/2017
Name-dropping. Even the phrase sounds arrogant. Should you name drop in an interview? Find out. -
Avoid These 6 Interview Faux Pas
3/3/2022
You might already know what to do in an interview, but do you know what not to do? Start here to learn about some common faux pas and how to avoid them.