Knowing how to answer the job interview question "Tell me about a time when you failed" can throw off even the most polished candidate. Yet it's a popular one and you need to be ready for it. First, let’s break down the motivation behind the question. Why do Companies...
Have you resolved that 2019 is your year to job search and land a new job? Your year to be ready--just in case an amazing, unexpected career opportunity comes up? Your year to put more energy into proactively managing your career? If this sounds like you, then follow...
Are you tempted to tap the brakes on your job hunt during the holidays? You’re not the only one, which is exactly why you should stay the course like it’s mid-March. “I’ve always had strong activity through the holidays,” says Kari Bodmer, principal at Bodmer...
After you've discovered the Best Question to Ask below, access this cheat sheet to build a full list of questions for your interviewer! ~ Get your 16 Questions to Ask in a Job Interview Cheat Sheet here: Typically,...
Interview Day has arrived. You’ve researched the company, the industry, and the people you’re going to meet with. You’ve run through several possible interview questions and practiced telling some great stories. You’ve dressed the part and you’re ready to go. And...
Even if you live close to the company you’re interviewing with, odds are very good they'll want to talk to you on the phone or via video first, as distance interviews remain a popular, cost-efficient way for employers to screen candidates. Since this is your entrée...
One of those simple, early-in-the interview questions you’ll often hear is “Why are you in the job market?” Variations include, “Why are you looking for a new job?” or “Why do you want to leave your current position?” While this seems like a straightforward,...
Employer bad-mouthing, long-windedness, and a case of plumber's butt are just a few of the recent faux pas Jennifer Tiana witnessed when interviewing candidates in her role as director of software development at AltSource, Inc. In this and other roles, Tiana has...
Thinking of taking a break from your job search during the holidays? You’re not the only one, which is exactly why you should continue like it’s the middle of May. “I’ve always had strong activity through the holidays,” says Kari Bodmer, principal at Bodmer Executive...
As someone who coaches job seekers on effective phone interviews, I’m incredulous when I get a voicemail “greeting” from a slow robotic voice that goes something like this: “The caller you have reached (long pause) 333-333-3333 (long pause) is not available. Please...
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