by Dalena Bradley | Last updated Apr 7, 2020 | career advice, how to work with recruiters, Interview Skills, Interviews, Job Search
One way to conduct a smart, integrated job search is to learn how to work with recruiters who specialize in your industry or area of expertise. Joseph Wahl, principal, Wahl and Associates, who’s led several high-profile searches from nonprofits and governments to...
by Dalena Bradley | Last updated May 17, 2021 | career advice, Interview Skills, Interviews, job search tips, questions to ask the company
The more you can think of an interview as a conversation rather than an inquisition, the better. One of the best ways to do this is by asking thoughtful, smart questions. If you respond to your interviewer’s invite to answer questions with, “You’ve already...
by Dalena Bradley | Last updated Apr 15, 2020 | Distance Interviews, Interview and Job Search Skills, Interview Skills, Interviews, Job Search, Phone Interviews
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...
by Dalena Bradley | Last updated Apr 7, 2020 | Career Management, how to answer interview questions, Interview and Job Search Skills, interview questions, Interview Skills, Interviews, Job Search, Why are you in the job market?
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,...
by Dalena Bradley | Last updated Apr 7, 2020 | Career Management, Interview and Job Search Skills, Interview Skills, Interviews, Job Search
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...