Transforming the interview from a one-sided interrogation into a collaborative dialogue is essential for both candidates and interviewers. The interview becomes more productive and insightful by fostering an environment where ideas can be freely exchanged. In the traditional interview setting, candidates often feel intimidated by the power dynamic, leading to anxiety and a sense of [...]
If you find you have a large obstacle you’re not sure how to tackle, it can be tough to decide how to get started. It can even be difficult to envision your options or the choices that exist to deal with the problem. It’s important to set attainable goals so that overcoming obstacles to achieve [...]
Interviewers ask certain questions to determine what type of employee you are and determine if you would fit in well in their company. Answering job performance interview questions well is important for these very reasons. The types of interview questions that an interviewer will ask about this subject include: “Have you ever done this kind [...]
Schedule time for professional development; it’s essential to any career field. Industry information, techniques, and methods are constantly being updated and changed, and this means that your education alone will not be enough to serve you throughout your whole career. There is Always More to Learn Professional development is about lifelong learning and growing as [...]
Are you considering hiring an interview coach? Have you been on multiple interviews and left feeling defeated and overwhelmed? Are you feeling rusty because you haven’t been to a job interview? Relax. An interview coach will help prepare you for a successful job interview. The prospect of attending a job interview can turn even the [...]
Incorporate quotes into your resume and cover letter to make your documents stand out. When an employer writes an annual review, develops a letter of recommendation for you, or even sends a nice compliment on your work, ensure you file it away for future use. These comments can be powerful tools to help you stand [...]
When you attend your next job interview, instead of simply submitting to the question and answer process, approach it as an opportunity to learn. Ask questions; listen carefully; then look for opportunities to relate what you’ve learned about the company, the industry, a challenge the company is facing, etc. to your knowledge and experiences – [...]
What do you want to be when you grow up? That question should be all too familiar to all of us. We were often asked this question as children, and it would elicit responses like: cowboy, firefighter, actress, or astronaut. Just because we’re now “all grown up”, it doesn’t mean that we can no longer ask [...]
How to Write a Great Cover Letter When applying for a job, many people wonder whether a cover letter is really necessary; they often ask the questions: “why can’t I just post or email my resume or application form and let it speak for itself?” “Won’t a cover letter just be repeating what’s already in [...]
Using social media for job search networking can be well worth it if it is done correctly. Facebook is a great social networking platform that can be used for many positive reasons. You can reconnect with long lost friends and family, share photos, ideas, and videos, and use it as a job search networking or [...]
