Job Seekers
10 Ways to Ask for the Job at the Interview
By Robin Madell – US News WONDERING HOW TO ASK for a job? If you really want a particular job, then simply asking for it at the end of your interview may help seal the deal. Hiring managers like hearing an interviewee say they want the job – it shows an enthusiasm for the role and confirms that…
Read More8 Killer Ways to Make a Great First Impression
By LaRae Quy – Ladders Is it shallow to judge people by their appearance? I mean, aren’t we admonished not to judge a book by its cover, or make assumptions about people based on what we see on the outside—things like race, gender, or age. Sure, we can tell ourselves that we are people of…
Read More10 Things That Instantly Make Me Want to Hire a Job Candidate, According to Recruiters
By Una Dabiero – FairyGodBoss Looking for a secret weapon to job search success? It can be difficult to know what hiring professionals are looking for from job applicants beyond a stellar application. That’s why we decided to ask. Here are 10 things that candidates do that make hiring professionals immediately want to hire them,…
Read MoreExecutive Interview Questions And Answers: Gaining A Seat In The C-Suite
By Chris Westfall – Forbes When you’re interviewing for an executive-level position, especially a place in the C-Suite, the conversation is different. The questions are different. And the way you answer those questions is the key to differentiating yourself. Here are four ways to prepare for that C-Suite executive interview, followed by three of the…
Read MoreAdvice From A Career Coach On How To Stay Positive During A Difficult Job Search
By Cheryl Czach – Forbes Admittedly, this is a difficult time to be unemployed. In fact, according to the Pew Research Center, “Unemployment rose higher in three months of COVID-19 than it did in two years of the Great Recession.” In numbers, that means 14 million additional unemployed Americans between February 2020 and May 2020. This…
Read More5 Simple Ways To Maximize Your Job Search
By Caroline Castrillion – Forbes A job search can be stressful and overwhelming, especially in the middle of a pandemic. You may even question whether it makes sense to continue to apply for positions. Yet, the rapidly changing work environment may also bring about new opportunities. Whether you’re looking for a new job or considering…
Read MoreIntrovert, Extrovert, And Ambivert… Which Job Is Right For You?
By Ashley Stahl – Forbes Where do you get your energy? I sat across from a new coaching client, Jessica, waiting patiently for her reply. She gazed back, puzzled as if I had asked her what it felt like to walk across a rainbow. While this isn’t the most common of questions, it serves a…
Read MoreThink Like a Boss: How to Answer Any Interview Question They Throw at You
By Teresa Kersten – The Motley Fool Do your pre-interview research Before your first interview, especially if you don’t have extensive experience or are applying for entry- to mid-level positions, prepare by reading up on the company. Don’t rely just on the organization’s website and social media; search for news about the company and look…
Read MoreHow To Prepare For Your Next Job Interview As A Senior Manager Or Executive
By Terina Allen – Forbes If you fail to prepare for your next job interview, you will likely fail to get the job offer. Interview preparation is important regardless of the position, but it becomes increasingly important for jobs in senior management and executive-level roles. But believe it or not, it happens far more often…
Read More4 Tips to Consistently Secure Job Interviews
By Julie Jonak – Medium.com Job hunting is difficult at the best of times — and COVID-19 hasn’t helped. I started my job hunt at the beginning of the pandemic when opportunities dried up overnight. After five months of feeling defeated, I found a job in the time of corona, and you can too. The…
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