Interviews are the worst. Much like first dates, everyone is on their best behavior. No one is showing their faults. That makes it hard for anyone to figure out what the other person is really like on a daily basis. Job interviews are the same way. The candidate is usually nervous, which doesn’t help. You… Read more »
Our list of productivity hacks will get you to get things done and have more time! It’s easy to let the non-essentials take over your day-to-day, but then you’re stuck with things undone and no time to do them! There’s nothing worse than having to use your spare time to do what should have been… Read more »
Being asked “tell me about a time you disagreed with your boss” in a job interview feels like a trap. What’s the right answer? What do they have to gain by asking you this question? In this article, we will cover: 6 Easy Steps to Ace the “Tell Me About a Time You Disagreed With… Read more »
Job interview questions are easily the hardest part of job hunting. Since the time of Leonardo da Vinci, people have needed a resume and to interview for work. That doesn’t mean job interviews get any easier! Here we break down the most common job interview questions and how to answer them. Looking for one in… Read more »
“What motivates you?” as an interview question may sound odd, but what the hiring manager is trying to figure out is what makes you tick. The manager is looking for insight into why you are motivated to do this particular job and if it’s a good fit. In this article, you’ll read: Why Ask This… Read more »
“Sell me this pen” is a common interview question for a sales position. The interviewer is trying to figure out if your sales skills are well developed. This isn’t about the pen itself, but your ability to sell anything. There are several ways to answer this: either you can base your answer on the values… Read more »
“What do you know about our company?” isn’t a question that you might have expected, but it does come up. Unlike the questions regarding your greatest strength or weakness, this answer has to be tailored to each company. That is also exactly why the question is being asked. Why Would You Be Asked “What… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »