By Vicki Salemi – New York Post By now, we’re all well aware of the Zoom ground rules for the professional — turn the cat filter off, have proper lighting, dress appropriately, and eliminate distractions. But when it comes to acing a video job interview, you have to up the ante. We asked recruiters and… read more
Job Seekers
8 Signs You Aced That Job Interview (and 4 Signs You Didn’t)
By Kat Boogaard – The Muse You just wrapped up a job interview for a role you’re excited about. You think it went well. But wait, did it? Now that you’ve had some time to take a breath and reflect on that conversation, the confusion and self-doubt have kicked in. You’re chewing your nails and… read more
When you get to the big salary question during a job interview—an example script of what to say: Career expert
By J.T. O’Donnell – CNBC Make It Imagine successfully answering all the difficult job interview questions — only to unravel when the topic of salary comes up. In my 15-plus years of working as a recruiter and career coach, I’ve seen hundreds of job seekers give answers that made them sound indecisive and uncertain about pay expectations, thus lowering an… read more
‘Should I Be Exaggerating Enthusiasm in Job Interviews?’
By Alison Green – The Cut Dear Boss, What is your opinion on feigning enthusiasm for a job during an interview? For a few months now, I’ve been unemployed like so many others. I’ve been actively applying to jobs that fit my skills and experience, but there aren’t many choices in my industry. It’s rare… read more
Most Wanted Soft Skills For Employees 2021
– by Erika at Wikijob Erika is a career and productivity copywriter who believes in the power of networking. In her free time, she enjoys reading books and playing with her cat, Cola. Soft skills are well known as attributes that enable a person to engage in meaningful interactions. Since there hardly exists any… read more
7 things smart people never reveal about themselves in interviews
By Ryan Shea – Ladders It’s best to keep certain things hidden in the professional world. Not everyone needs to know all the specifics of your past job life especially during an interview for a position you are really hoping to get. Employees of all kinds have been able to navigate the one-on-one interviews or group chats… read more
If you’re considering a big move these cities offer a $10,000 paid incentive
By Sarah Dillon – Ladders If you could move anywhere in the country where would it be? Now that a large fraction of the United States workforce has switched to remote work many are reconsidering their location since their job no longer influences where they live. This pandemic also has people craving wide-open spaces over cramped apartments since everyone is staying… read more
What to Do After a Final-Round Job Interview
By Rebecca Knight – Harvard Business Review You made it through the final-round job interview, and now you’re waiting to hear whether or not you’re hired. This stretch of time can feel like agony, so what should you do in the meantime? Is it appropriate and expected to send handwritten thank-you notes? Or is email… read more
Considering an International Service Job? Here’s What You Need to Know
– 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. If you ask… read more
These are the interview questions candidates hate the most
By Stephanie Vozza – Fast Company In a recent survey, people ranked these questions as the worst to answer during an interview. If you’re ever in a position to be interviewed by Elon Musk for a job at Tesla or SpaceX, chances are he’ll ask you this: “You’re standing on the surface of the Earth…. read more