No matter which side of the interview desk you sit on, you absolutely must use interview preparation to make a great impression. The employer has to be ready to explain why their organization and the position provide a great opportunity for the candidate; likewise, the candidate has to convince the potential employer why they are […]
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Following Up After an Interview When You Don’t Hear Back You did the interview, you sent the thank you message, and now you wait..and wait…and wait. Now what? Well, if you don’t get a reply after your follow-up email, don’t keep spamming the employer with more messages. It’s easy to lose hope and confidence when […]
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Job hunting doesn’t have to be lonely. You can set yourself up for success from the start by working with an employment agency. However, sometimes job seekers don’t partner with one because of the misconception that employment agencies only place people in temporary jobs. Also, people might not consider working with an agency because they […]
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Even if you’ve absolutely nailed your job interview, you could rule yourself out of the running if you fail to follow up with your interviewer afterward. In order to stand out, it’s important that you send a thank you email immediately after the job interview. However, your follow-up communication has more to it than merely saying […]
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To begin, how you end an interview can be just as important as how you perform during the interview. Once you have gotten through the interview, it is time to ask the questions you have prepared, remind the interviewer of your qualifications, and thank them for their time. The last few minutes of an interview […]
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You have an interview coming up! While you have practiced what you will say during the interview, you’re now worried about how to end an interview and how to follow up afterward if you don’t hear back. Well, after an interview, there are a few more steps you need to take in order to stand […]
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A common question asked by hiring managers is “Why did you leave your last job?” or maybe “Why are you looking to leave your current job?” For many job seekers, it can be challenging to respond to this question and determine how much information they should share. If you have an interview coming up, it […]
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Writing resumes and answering questions in job interviews can be challenging, for many of the same reasons. What do you say? And how best to say it? There’s a simple technique we have found very effective. At first, it may sound kind of harsh, but it really isn’t. Anything you consider adding to your resume, […]
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You’ve probably heard the advice that you should ask good questions in job interviews. But what makes for a good question? Ask questions that show you’ve done your homework. Go beyond just checking out the employer’s website; for example, Google may lead you to any media coverage the company has received. Ask questions that demonstrate […]
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