5 Job Interview Questions Employers Use to Assess Whether You’re a Self-Starter

5 Job Interview Questions Employers Use to Assess Whether You’re a Self-Starter

December 19th, 2024

There is a reason behind almost every question an interviewer asks. They want to learn as much as they can about you in the short amount of time they have with you during the interview….

How to Get Hired During the Summer Slowdown

How to Get Hired During the Summer Slowdown

August 1st, 2023

The summer slowdown is officially here. It’s the time of the year when companies put hiring on hold or scale back. People are on vacation and companies are strategizing for the busy months ahead this…

Applying to a Company That Once Rejected You? 4 Tips

Applying to a Company That Once Rejected You? 4 Tips

October 25th, 2022

Rejection is part of the job search process. You won’t receive a job offer from every company you interview with, even if you really want to work for the company. But persistence pays off. If…

5 Things You MUST Research About a Potential Employer

5 Things You MUST Research About a Potential Employer

September 27th, 2022

So, you are thinking about changing jobs. You have made progress with a couple of companies and you feel like at least one will be making you an offer. But before you jump at the…

The Hiring Market Is Fast, Don’t Be Slow

The Hiring Market Is Fast, Don’t Be Slow

March 17th, 2022

The hiring market is moving extremely fast today. Companies are feverishly trying to ramp up and fill open positions that were left empty during the pandemic. There are too many jobs and not enough people….

5 Signs When to Give Up on a New Job Opportunity

5 Signs When to Give Up on a New Job Opportunity

March 8th, 2022

So, you’ve applied for a job. It’s an opportunity you are excited about. Perhaps you spoke with a recruiter or hiring manager and have had an interview. You think things are going well. Some time…

Um, Can You Do Better? 6 Tips for Negotiating a Job Offer

Um, Can You Do Better? 6 Tips for Negotiating a Job Offer

September 23rd, 2021

Getting a job offer is exciting. It can also be a sigh of relief for people who have been looking for a while. After countless job applications, interviews, and close calls, you finally have outlasted…

Is Following Up Outdated? When and How to Follow Up After Your Interview

Is Following Up Outdated? When and How to Follow Up After Your Interview

August 19th, 2021

You’ve been called for a job interview. You have the interview. It goes well and you think you have a shot at getting the job. Now you wait to hear back from the employer. A…

3 Best Answers For “Why Do You Want This Job?”

3 Best Answers For “Why Do You Want This Job?”

May 25th, 2021

You need to be prepared for anything during job interviews today. Hiring managers and recruiters are asking increasingly creative and clever questions to not only put you to the test but to see how you…

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