Responding to a question regarding employment gaps can be nerve-wracking for job candidates. Nonetheless, it’s a discussion you should be prepared for if there were extensive periods when you were unemployed. Here’s how to tackle this discussion during an interview. Be Upfront About the Situation Honesty is always the best policy. Dodging the question or… Read More »
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What Interviewers Want Every Candidate to Know
Did you know that “33 percent of bosses know within the first 90 seconds of an interview whether they will hire someone”? It’s true. To make a positive first impression and solidify yourself as frontrunner you must first understand what interviewers are looking for. Here are some things interviewers want every candidate to know. Be… Read More »
Challenging Interview Questions to Prepare For
An interview in and of itself can be anxiety-inducing. But when you find the hiring manager rapidly firing off difficult questions, it can quickly become overwhelming. Here are some of the more challenging interview questions and how to effectively respond. Why did you leave your previous employer? This is by far one of the trickiest… Read More »
Is Your Resume Bland?
Crafting a great resume is an initial first step for grabbing a hiring manager’s attention and getting your foot in the door. Without a rock-solid resume, you’re unlikely to ever be invited to an interview. In fact, “One in five recruiters will actually reject a candidate before they’ve finished reading their resume.” What if your… Read More »
Has Stress Turned Into the New Workplace Norm?
Stress has always existed in the workplace in some form. But it’s arguably never been more pervasive than it is today. In many ways, workplace stress has become the new norm and even accepted. Let’s discuss the widespread stress so many employees encounter in further detail and ways to overcome it. Some Telling Statistics An… Read More »
Three Tips to Help You Connect With an Interviewer
Your interviewer will assess you on multiple levels. Besides simply looking at your background, qualifications and credentials, they’ll also be examining your communication skills and how well you interact. If you’re able to establish rapport and connect with an interviewer, it’s going to work to your advantage. In some cases, this can even be the… Read More »
Are You the Ideal Candidate? Prove It.
Differentiating yourself from the masses of other job candidates isn’t always easy. But when you know you’re the ideal candidate, you want to make it abundantly clear to a hiring manager. Here are some ways to do so. Show You’re Aligned With the Company’s Mission Workplace culture is a big deal these days. Each company… Read More »
How to Promote Your Attendance Record as a Candidate
There are a lot of important traits that look great on a cover letter and in an interview. One of the main things employers look for is a strong attendance record. They want to know you’ll consistently show up on time and not require a lot of hand-holding. Here are some ways to promote your… Read More »
Did You Make a Mistake at Work? How to Take Credit and Learn
As humans we make mistakes. It’s an inevitable fact of life. But it can be especially troubling when we make a mistake at work because it often impacts other people or a company as a whole. So what’s the right course of action when you make a mistake at work? Here’s how to handle it… Read More »
Tips on Re-entering the Workforce After a Leave
Raising a child, long-term travel, volunteering, dealing with a personal crisis – these are just a few reasons why people leave the workforce for an extended period of time. But getting back in the swing of things isn’t always easy, and many people experience difficulty when re-entering the workforce after a leave. Here are some… Read More »