If you’ve made it to the interview, you are probably up against other candidates. It’s safe to assume that the other candidates have the same qualifications as you. This means you need to do something extra to stand out and the thank you email is the best place to do that! We’re here to cover… Read more »
Author: Abby Schmearer
Unemployment Benefits When Work is Available
The demand for unemployment benefits during coronavirus has skyrocketed. While states are lifting their stay at home orders and restrictions, some businesses that closed their doors in March are cautiously reopening. Workers in retail, restaurant, and meatpacking plants are being asked to return to work. But with coronavirus hotspots breaking out across the country, some… Read more »
Pandemic Job Interview Questions and Answers
The pandemic has changed everything, including job questions. Any conversation you have in the near future is likely to at some point touch on the coronavirus pandemic, including in a job interview. Both recruiters and hiring managers are likely to touch upon the subject, so here are the most common ones we found and how… Read more »
5 Ways To Improve Your Job Prospects At Home
Looking to improve your job prospects at home? You’re not alone. Due to the coronavirus, careers have stalled or stopped completely. The current amount of people out of work and stuck at home is astronomical. We won’t be staying home forever, and when restrictions are finally eased, all of those people claiming unemployment will be… Read more »
4 Easy Tips for Starting A New Job Remotely
Starting a new job while working remotely is a new level of nerve-wracking. There are the usual things, from remembering where everything is, everyone’s names, and just the new commute can be enough. If you’re starting a new job remotely, then you have different things to worry about. Teleworking sounds easier if you take in… Read more »
How To Excel While Working From Home
Are you working from home? Sure, the commute is great, but will you still be able to prove yourself when you don’t have to show up in person? Of course you can! We have the tricks on how you prove yourself to be someone who gets things done, even though you’re not physically in the… Read more »
5 Body Language Tips For Your Interview
Do you have an upcoming job interview? Congratulations! Everyone suggests “watch your body language” but what does that mean? We break it down into five easy and simple tips to make sure you ace your next job interview! Don’t Do Intense Direct Eye Contact Many people find direct eye contact too aggressive. Look at… Read more »
15 Most Powerful Video Job Interview Tips
Video interviews don’t make the process any less competitive, so we put together our best list of the most powerful video job interview tips to make sure you stand out! Whether it’s using Skype, Zoom, or any of the competitors, there are a few things you’ll need to do to ace this video interview. Remember:… Read more »
“What Kind of Work Environment Do You Prefer?” Interview Question
Your work environment can determine whether or not you enjoy your job. Companies and their hiring managers are looking for two important parts of any candidate they hire: first the ability to be able to do the work and well, and the ability to thrive in the company-specific culture. This is why you’re being asked… Read more »
How to Interview When You Were Fired
If you’ve ever lost a job, either due to being fired or laid off, then you know that you don’t want to talk about it. The trouble is that if you have been fired, you will have to discuss it in your next job interview. We have insider information on how you can address this… Read more »