By Ashira Prossack-Forbes You should approach a video interview exactly as you would an in-person interview, including the way that you dress. The way that you look for an online interview is almost more important than it is in-person because your appearance is the first impression the hiring manager will have of you. There isn’t… read more
Job Seekers
This one résumé tip will serve you through good and bad hiring times
By Andrew Fennell-Fast Company If you’re currently on the hunt for a new role, you’ve probably read the same old résumé tips over and over again. “Focus on a clear structure.” “Keep it short and snappy.” “Focus on results, not responsibilities.” But I’ve worked in recruitment for years. Often, candidates follow all of the advice… read more
5 Tips for Answering “Tell Me About Yourself” in an Interview
Originally posted on: Resumeway.com Interview questions like “tell me about yourself” help determine whether you are the right fit for the position. Interviewers are looking to establish if you are qualified for the job and if you will fit in with the company culture. By answering this question right, you can persuade the interviewer that… read more
5 Tips to Help You in Job Search During the Coronavirus
Originally posted on: Resumeway.com Should I stay active in the job search during coronavirus? In the midst of the chaos caused by the coronavirus pandemic, you may be thinking if you should continue searching for a job. If you are not sure whether you should keep looking or wait, keep reading. Even during the global… read more
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– Megan Glenn Megan Glenn is a freelance writer with extensive expertise in a plethora of subjects, including: home decor, business, lifestyle, and more. She’s been writing professionally for over a decade, and has had the pleasure of working with incredible publishers over the years including Faxage. She believes in telling a story, not just finding information…. read more
Job Searching During A Crisis? Here Are 7 Things You Need To Know
By Heidi Lynne Kurter – Forbes In the past four weeks, more than 22 million Americans filed for unemployment. People across all industries have been impacted in some way either through losing their job or having their hours reduced. As unemployment surges, gig workers and the self-employed are also struggling to keep their businesses afloat…. read more
6 Ways to Identify Your Key Achievements on an Executive Resume
– Contributed by Daniela McVicker Daniela McVicker is a career coach and a contributor to Essayguard. She’s also a business communication coach, helping future job applicants to write business emails to help them achieve success on their career paths. 6 Best Ways to Identify Your Key Achievements on an Executive Resume Applying for any… read more
19 Job Recruiters Revealed How They Can Detect Liars on the Spot
Bright Side Lying is a silly, but very popular mistake people make during job interviews. This is why many recruiters say, “We’ll call you back” and then never do. Professional recruiters shared their life hacks and stories from their personal experiences. We at Bright Side think that even if you don’t know something, that doesn’t mean you should lie about it. And at the end… read more
Thank You Email After Interview: Examples, Dos, and Don’ts
By Isabel Thottam – Resumeway Did you know that sending a thank you email after an interview can make or break your chances of getting a job? Most HR managers agree that receiving a thank you email after an interview helps them make the final decision. Although some may say that this does not affect… read more
The 7 Hardest Interview Questions with Answers
By Lillian Childress-Resumeway Job interviews are stressful, even for the most qualified and experienced candidates. After all, you only have a few minutes to make a great impression that will determine the course of your career. This is often made even worse by the problematic questions interviewers tend to ask. The best way to overcome… read more