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  • How to Pivot When Asked an Uncomfortable Question in an Interview

    How to Pivot When Asked an Uncomfortable Question in an Interview

    6/18/2020

    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?
  • How to Prepare for a Video Conference Interview When You’re Camera Shy

    How to Prepare for a Video Conference Interview When You’re Camera Shy

    4/2/2020

    Of all the different types of interviews, you might hear the video interview is the least nerve-wracking one—that is, unless you’re camera shy.
  • Interview Questions You Don’t Have to Answer

    Interview Questions You Don’t Have to Answer

    8/31/2017

    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.
  • 3 Times Candidates Have Walked Out of Job Interviews (And What They Did Next)

    3 Times Candidates Have Walked Out of Job Interviews (And What They Did Next)

    5/23/2019

    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...
  • You Should Know These 6 Things Before Your Job Interview

    You Should Know These 6 Things Before Your Job Interview

    4/3/2019

    There’s much to research and prepare for before any interview. Unfortunately, in a candidate’s desire to find a job, they’ll often snatch up any interview offered and try to rush the process through to the goal. Here are six things you should know before your interview and why.
  • The Importance of Following up on Verbal Offers in Writing

    The Importance of Following up on Verbal Offers in Writing

    3/20/2017

    Congratulations, you got a job offer! The hiring manager called and gave you the terms over the phone, and you accepted. But you're not done yet. The next step is to get that offer in writing. Here's why.
  • How to Turn Down an Offer without Burning a Bridge

    How to Turn Down an Offer without Burning a Bridge

    6/30/2022

    Congratulations! You have gotten multiple job offers! But how do you let the wrong one down gently?
  • Answer, Negotiate, And Potentially Avoid Dreaded Salary Questions

    Answer, Negotiate, And Potentially Avoid Dreaded Salary Questions

    9/27/2017

    "What is your desired salary?" Having trouble answering interview questions about your potential salary? We’ve got you covered.
  • How to Get Recruiters to Pass Your Resume to Hiring Managers

    How to Get Recruiters to Pass Your Resume to Hiring Managers

    11/16/2020

    Recruiters can be a great way to get your foot in the door of a company where you want to work. So what are recruiters looking for when they consider passing your resume on to hiring managers?
  • 10 (More) Must Ask Interview Questions

    10 (More) Must Ask Interview Questions

    6/11/2018

    Knowing what to ask during an interview isn’t always easy, so we created a set of 10 must-ask interview questions to help recruiters assess an interviewee’s approach to decision making, working habits, and cultural fit. But 10 questions don’t leave a lot of room, so with that in mind, we created ...
  • What to Do When a Recruiter Asks About Your Current Salary

    What to Do When a Recruiter Asks About Your Current Salary

    3/13/2019

    Salary questions are perhaps the most dreaded type of interview questions—and none quite so much as “What is your current salary?” So what should you do when you encounter this question? Find out.
  • 3 Things Your Potential Employer Wants to Know during the Interview—but Probably Will not Ask

    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.
  • Leading Edge: Dynamic vs. Static Teams

    Leading Edge: Dynamic vs. Static Teams

    2/20/2015

    It’s time to think about the creation and management of teams in a new way. It’s time to break the mold and think about how to create a new definition of what teams should look like.
  • How to Use Active Listening in an Interview

    How to Use Active Listening in an Interview

    12/29/2022

    One of the best ways to prepare for job interviews is to develop active listening skills. Learning how to masterfully use verbal and non-verbal cues to fully participate in a conversation will help you land the job and be successful once you’re hired.
  • Can I Ask My Current Boss For A Letter Of Recommendation?

    Can I Ask My Current Boss For A Letter Of Recommendation?

    11/5/2018

    Requesting a recommendation can be a delicate conversation no matter who you choose to ask. People are busy, and it’s always a little awkward to seek praise in the form of a letter. But the situation can get especially tricky when the person you want to write your recommendation is your current b...
  • Tips to Utilize Social Media in Your Job Search/Career

    Tips to Utilize Social Media in Your Job Search/Career

    7/9/2020

    Whether you’re searching for a new job or simply looking to get ahead in your current career, social media can be an invaluable resource. Set yourself up for success with these helpful tips for utilizing social media in your job search/career.
  • How to Respond to An Unusually Low (Or High) Job Offer

    How to Respond to An Unusually Low (Or High) Job Offer

    5/13/2019

    Your third job interview is winding down, and your future boss finally makes a financial offer. But the salary is much lower than you expected. Or (good problem to have) the salary is much higher than you ever dreamed. What you do next can make a huge difference in your long-term finances. Here a...
  • Choosing the Role That Fits Your Authentic Self

    Choosing the Role That Fits Your Authentic Self

    12/18/2022

    “Workplace authenticity” is a frequent topic of conversation among HR professionals. What does it mean to you as a job applicant, and how can you figure out whether you will be able to bring your true self to a new employer?
  • 10 Executives Share the Best Career Advice They’ve Ever Received

    10 Executives Share the Best Career Advice They’ve Ever Received

    11/13/2017

    Your career shapes a large part of your life, so it’s important to seek good advice as you create objectives or review the goals you've set for your future. We've asked ten business leaders to share the advice that most positively influenced their careers. Read More.
  • Thirteen reasons why… I might say no to writing a recommendation or making an intro

    Thirteen reasons why… I might say no to writing a recommendation or making an intro

    5/17/2022

    In the professional world of requests for recommendations and introductions there are a bunch of reasons why I, or someone, might say no to your request. Read on to learn more!!

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