When you’re dating or making new friends, you probably have a list of red flags in the back of your mind that’ll warn you to stay away. Have you ever considered that hiring managers may have one for job candidates, too? If you don’t want a hiring manager to write you off right away, avoid […]
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It’s a secret they don’t tell you when you’re establishing yourself in the work world: a lot of job interviews ask the exact same questions. Sure, there will also be plenty of questions tailored to the position or company, but there are also many common questions that’ll appear no matter your field or level of […]
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Your interviewer asks, “so, why do you want to work here?” and your mind immediately goes blank. You don’t want to lie and say you’ve loved the company for years because you didn’t know about it until the job posting came up, and there’s not enough personality in saying you’ve generally always wanted to “run […]
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Though it may sometimes feel like it, a job interview is not a one-way interrogation. Consider an interview as more of a dialogue, an exchange between two parties looking for a mutually beneficial relationship. It’s commonplace to have a chance to ask some questions of your own at the end of the interview, about the […]
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The interview can be one of the most emotionally taxing aspects of a job search. Nerves can get the best of even the most extroverted and confident among us. So, what can you do to help ease those nerves and enter your interview composed and confident? Confidence comes from a place of being self-assured in […]
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We’ve all got bad habits, but job interviews are no place for them to show up. For example, you could have a killer answer for every question that comes up, but if other applicants do too, speaking too fast or fidgeting may cost you the job. Before you head into any interview, try and remind […]
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Social media is a major part of our life and if we’re being honest, we probably spend more time on it than we would like to admit. If you’re feeling guilty about the time you spend on Instagram, give yourself a good excuse to be on there and follow some leading thinkers to keep you […]
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Hiring managers have plenty of things that they look for during an interview, and some of them are things you can’t plan, rehearse or, sometimes, directly answer a question with. Here are four things that hiring managers secretly want to see from their applicants. 1. Demonstrate that you’re prepared A ton of research should go […]
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Not all of us have a talent for writing. If it is something you don’t have a lot of experience with, the idea of writing a cover letter—which could be the defining factor in whether, or not you get a call back for a job—can be incredibly intimidating. Here are a few tips for getting […]
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Job interviews are tricky – you think you’re confident in all your answers and then one little unexpected question makes you slip up and say the wrong thing. Be thoughtful about your interview answers – take a second to answer if you need to – and whatever you do next, just make sure to avoid […]
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