Wednesday, 14 September 2016

How to Continue Impressing the Company Throughout Every Single Interview Round

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You nailed your interview. You answered “tell me about yourself” perfectly, discussed your relevant experience with ease, and established a great rapport with the hiring manager.
And you know you read it right when you hear you made it to the next round of the process. But after all of the excitement, you start to wonder what on earth you have left to talk about. Should you just repeat what you’ve already said? Or, is the hiring manager looking for something new?

The Most Important Interview Question


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Selling yourself requires overcoming your negatives, not just stating your positives.
There is one “best” interview question which should be asked by every candidate in every interview.
At the end of an interview, you need to find out how you did in the interview. “Hard sell” proponents suggest asking very direct questions such as, “Is there any reason you would not offer me the job?” or “Will I be asked back for the next round of interviews?” Both of these questions are “sales close”

6 Things Recruiters Look For On Your Resume

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The subject of the humble CV or Resume is as likely to start a debate as lively as any discussion around politics or world peace. Everyone seems to have an opinion – and a different idea of ‘the right way’ to write a CV! It’s not surprising that so many senior executives struggle with crafting their CV. With all these conflicting views, how can you possibly know which format is correct? How should candidates know which things recruiters look for on your resume?

3 Mistakes That Are Easy to Make When Describing Your Current Job in an Interview

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When I was in elementary school, I asked my dad what he did for work. To make it simple for me, he said, “I’m a civil engineer, which means I design roads.” And even though there’s much more to what he does on a daily basis, that basic description made it crystal clear to me.

4 Ways You’re Being Rude in Your Interview Without Even Knowing It


In my previous life as a recruiter, I mostly had positive experiences with candidates. A lot of them were well-prepared, friendly, and genuinely interested in the role they were being interviewed for, which made selecting the right person a really big challenge.

Friday, 9 September 2016

5 (Mostly) Free Ways You Can Advance Your Career This Weekend


Your favorite company just posted an opening for the position you’ve always wanted. You’re bursting with excitement as you read the job description—the position was basically created just for you! Except for the fact that there’s one requirement you don’t meet.

Thursday, 8 September 2016

4 Times You Probably Shouldn't List Your Boss as a Reference (and What to Do Instead)





If a hiring manager just asked you for references—congratulations! You’re one step closer to getting your dream job. But before you officially snag the offer, you’ll need to provide a few names, one of which is supposed to be someone you reported to.

Wednesday, 7 September 2016

Bored With Your Job? 3 Ways to Get Inspired Again


You used to love your job.
You were one of those people who was excited to get up in the morning, who talked about work all the time, and who may or may not have been slightly obnoxious about letting everyone know how awesome your career is.
And now? Well, let’s just say you’ve lost that loving feeling.

Tuesday, 6 September 2016

4 Crucial Questions You Need to Ask Yourself When Deciding Between Multiple Job Offers


Fact: If you’re currently toting around a handful of job offers, your friends are probably wavering back and forth between being jealous and being sick of hearing about it. However, what they likely don’t believe is that this really is a hard place to be in. You truly can’t decide what to do—and talking out the options isn’t you humble bragging.

Thursday, 1 September 2016

Your Game Plan for Getting Noticed by Your Dream Company


With the growing trend in companies creating a unique company culture with perks like unlimited vacations or nap pods, it’s not so uncommon to have a dream company before you even have a dream job.