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 »
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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 »
How to Respond to Interview Question “Do You Have Any Questions For Us?” Interview Question
As you probably know, job interviews aren’t just a chance for you to sell yourself to the company, but also to see if it would be a good fit for you. Therefore you need to know if this is the place you actually want to work, but without offending anyone or appearing as though you… Read more »
How to Frame a Story For Your Interview
Ever since the first cave paintings, humans have been telling stories. We love stories and the more memorable, the better. You only want to be memorable for the right reasons, so how do you tell a story without lying or exaggerating? People love stories, particularly an if-this, than-that setup. You need a beginning, a middle,… Read more »
5 Stories You Need For Your Next Job Interview
How many stories do you need for a job interview? Enough. You need work-related stories for these questions: When You Solved a Problem Everyone calls themselves a “problem-solver”, but if you want to stand out among all the rest, you need an example. Did you ever resolve a problem between two team members? Solve a… Read more »
“How Would Your Boss Describe You?” Interview Question
“How would your boss describe you?” is an open-ended question that can feel baffling. This interview question comes up when the interviewer sees that you’re not the type to brag about your past accomplishments. That’s when you need an answer to the question of “how would your boss or coworkers describe you?” and we have… Read more »
“Tell Me About a Time You Failed” Job Interview Question
Why would anyone want to know about a time you failed? It’s becoming a more common interview request, so you better have an answer when the hiring manager asks to hear about a time you failed. How do you answer honestly without scaring away a potential employer? This is a tricky situation. You’re there trying… Read more »