Always bring your "A" game! When people first begin their career search they are proactive and interview differently than someone searching for a position later in life. If you hope to have a career that lasts a lifetime, the best thing you can do for yourself is to understand that in today's competitive job market, [...]
If you're looking for a new position or career opportunity, chances are you'll encounter a group interview at some point during your job search. In a group interview, instead of flying solo in an interview, you'll go through an interview process with anywhere between two and fifty other candidates. Group interviews are an increasingly popular [...]
Preparing for an interview means more than just dressing well and sprucing up your resume. You may not realize it, but a big part of the impression you make on others is your ability to interact with them comfortably. A hiring manager or employer will subconsciously like you based on your personality, your physical gestures, [...]
As a job candidate, you want to bring your best game to the interview process. This means outshining other candidates who may have the same education, certifications or experience that you have. So what can you do to stand out from the crowd in order to leave a positive, lasting impression on the hiring manager? [...]
Start-up companies, especially those in technology, are notorious for their casual dress. Boardshorts? Flip-flops? Okay, in many small nimble places employees wear them every day. Think Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook in a hoodie, and he runs the place. Casual dress or not, a suit is the usual uniform for a job interview, even if you [...]
It's always important to dress your best for a job interview, but what do you do when the weather is warm? While some companies may advertise business casual or aloha attire for their employees, a job interview is the one day where you need to dress to impress. Follow these tips for dressing smart in [...]
Forbes magazine states that the average job ad receives at least 118 applicants, but only 28 percent are offered an interview that lasts around 40 minutes long. It may take up to two weeks to hear from back from the hiring manager. Posting job ads, screening applications and interviewing candidates is exhausting and time-consuming, so [...]
You are often given only one critical opportunity to impress a potential boss: the first interview. If you fail to convince the employer you are a good hiring choice at this juncture, there is no other chance. Learn a few specific strategies for giving great interview answers, and you will soon enjoy your first day [...]
You walk in the door, and you have about 15 minutes to two hours to make a good first impression on a recruiter. That being said, the person seated across from you will form perceptions about your personality and suitability for the job in the first five minutes. The rest is just completing the process [...]
Once your resume lands you an interview, you're almost at the finish line. All that's left is to seal the deal during your interview. While many people will tell you to “sit up straight” or “dress to impress,” there are some other interview tips that are much more important. Interview Tips to Prepare Did you [...]
