Most everyone expects pretty much the same types of typical interview questions, but word on the “Streets” (i.e. the internet) has spread that some companies are ...
So, the recruiter was impressed with your resume and called you for an interview. In your mind you should get the job, right? So why didn’t you get ...
The 14th century poet, Dante Aligheiri, wrote of the nine circles of suffering located within the Earth in the epic poem, Divine Comedy. If he were alive today, he probably would ...
I know that it might sound old fashioned, but every time you go to an interview, you need to send a thank you note. A simple thank you note only takes a few minutes, but it's a ...
Typically a time for travel, summer can seem frustrating if you don’t have the means to take a vacation. Instead of weekend getaways unemployed and underemployed ...
Interviews are stressful no matter what time of year it is, but in the dog days of summer, they can present an even bigger challenge. Just last week, I was in a hurry to get to a ...
You need a job and you just found out you’re going to have a baby. Should you tell prospective employers? Or do you wait until after you’re hired? It’s a ...
You finally got that big job interview. The one with the huge salary and cushy perks--the job you’ve been telling your friends about. Your interview is today--and ...
In one my posts last week entitled What Were They Thinking?, I relayed some “interesting” interview stories that had been reported by various hiring agent ...
Going to an interview is a really stressful experience. If you aren't careful, you can drive yourself crazy before you even arrive. Between preparing for commonly asked question ...
There are small errors that most hiring managers are willing to forgive in an interview but there are also colossal flubs from which there is no recovery. If you’ve ...
In the summer months everyone seems to have a healthy glow about them as time spent outdoors increases. Bright sunny days boost levels of vitamin D absorbed in the skin as ...
You beat the odds in this down economy. You finally got a job interview. This is the big one. The job you wanted. Problem: It’s a lunch interview. And ...
A job interview is your one initial shot to make an impression and to sell yourself; and first impressions are important. When you go in for an interview, it is not just your ...
In writing for this blog, I read and find many wild and interesting stories. Most of what I find tend to be stories that are applicable for those who are currently part of the job ...
Unless you get a call from a prospective employer to get down to their office for an interview in the next 20 minutes, you’ll have at least a day or two to get ...
The interview is one component of the job seeking process that most people love to hate. While it serves as a sign from the employer that you are being strongly considered for a ...
As many companies fine-tune their hiring processes, they are embracing alternative ways to conduct interviews with candidates who may not reside in the same city. One of the more ...
Finding a job in today's marketplace is still a challenge. It takes determination and a whole lot of work, but it's not impossible. There is so much advice about how to stand out, ...
You never know what to expect when interviewing with a new company. Sometimes the questions they come up with can catch you off guard and sometimes they are ...
