– by Beau Peters Beau Peters is a creative professional with a lifetime of experience in service and care. As a manager, he’s learned a slew of tricks of the trade that he enjoys sharing with others who have the same passion and dedication that he brings to his work. There are many different… read more
Job Seekers
Bonus interview tips and questions
By Marc Canedella – Ladders Hey folks, Thanks for visiting this information page for Ladders Interviews Guide, a best-seller along with its sister, Ladders Resume Guide. Now available on Amazon, Ladders Interviews Guide provides 49 common interview questions and answers, best practices and expert advice on questions to ask in an interview, how to answer behavioral interview questions, and interview… read more
Valuable Hard Skills that Look Great On Your Resume
By: Elaine Reed Elaine is a writer and a contributor to ContentCampfire. Her keen interest in job search and career development, as an employee herself, led her to write pieces on job hunting and/or career change. She hopes that being a writer and having the hand to promote helpful tips to anyone looking for employment will help… read more
How To Stay Positive During A Long And Exhausting Job Search
By Jack Kelly – Forbes There are times when the job market is hot and you catch all of the breaks. The time period we are currently in, sadly, is not one of them. It’s easy for job seekers—or those worried about losing their jobs—to become self-critical and lose their confidence. Even though we’re in… read more
How to Answer “What Are Your Hobbies?” in an Interview (It’s Not a Trick Question!)
By Regina Borsellino – TheMuse When you’re deep in job interview mode, a seemingly unrelated question like, “What are your hobbies?” might throw you for a loop. “Job candidates often fear that interviewers will ask them ‘trick’ questions or expect a ‘right’ answer to a question,” says Muse career coach Jennifer Fink, founder of Fink Development. Personal… read more
Tackling the remote job interview in an age of virtual communication
By Sean Joyner – Archinect Firms are still hiring, which means people are still interviewing. But what has the remote job interview process been like for professionals? How does a remote interview differ from an in-person interview? And what implications do job seekers and firms feel this new way of conducting the hiring process brings… read more
If a recruiter does this, it means you got the job
By CW Headley – Ladders Though rare, nothing compares with the sharp relief of knowing beyond a reasonable doubt that you’ve nailed a job interview. An ‘expect to hear from us soon’, a teary slow clap from your soon-to-be-coworkers as you exit the premises, or even just a firm pat on the shoulder. Sadly, if they’re at… read more
How To Elevate Your Confidence And Succeed In The Interview
By Jack Kelly – Forbes When you’ve lost your job or are deathly afraid that you’re next in line to be downsized, it’s easy to lose your self-confidence. It’s understandable to question yourself. “Did I do something wrong? I’m one of the hardest workers at the office. Why was it me?” Even if you intellectually… read more
Job Hunting During Pandemic Makes First Impressions Harder to Come By
Hiring experts have some advice on what you can do to land a job during one of the most challenging times for job seekers. By Alanna Quillen NBCUniversal, Inc.Hiring experts have some advice on what you can do to land a job during one of the most challenging times for job seekers, NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen… read more
3 interview behaviors candidates overlook that hiring managers love
By Marina Glazman – Ladders All hiring managers—particularly those at the C-level—search for that elusive superstar hire: That person who believes in the company’s vision, can tolerate risk and change, can strategize and execute, takes both initiative and direction, and always delivers. There are superstars in all disciplines, and across full-time employees, part-timers, and freelancers/consultants…. read more