By Gwen Moran – Fast Co. Video interviews are now the norm during the hiring process. Gartner research found that 86% of companies used video interviews during the pandemic. As remote work expands, this shift may continue for some time. So, it’s more important than ever to know the nuances of acing your video interview. Of course,… read more

By J.T. O’Donnell – CNBC MakeIt 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 employer’s… read more

By Lisa Kirpatrick – CNBC MakeIt Many people forget that job interviews are a two-way street — and that, when done right, turns into an engaging conversation between the candidate and the interviewer. As a director at the Kellogg School of Management’s Career Management Center and a former recruiter of 10 years, I’ve found that even the most qualified… read more

By Michael Dinich – Ladders As we approach the New Year, many are glad to see 2020 in the rearview mirror finally. It cannot be stated enough how interesting 2020 was, but that also doesn’t mean life doesn’t go on. For many with job losses, financial insecurity, and an unstable economy, tidying up their resume was something they… read more

By Jennifer Lui – CNBC In today’s job market, every part of the application process plays an important role in getting you an interview and offer. For many job seekers, the first impression you’ll make with a new company is through your resume. But Wendy Braitman, a certified career coach at the outplacement firm Randstad RiseSmart,… read more

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

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

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

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