Interview Question: What would be your ideal working environment?
- Written by Alan Carniol
Most of us are aware that people are happiest and most productive when they work in an environment they are comfortable in. Since companies have different styles and cultures, it’s vital to hire employees that will make the perfect fit.
Job Searching: How Not to Let Stress Get in the Way
- Written by Alan Carniol
We all know how stressful job searching can be. Frustration and anxiety can hijack the whole process.
According to Alexis Carrel, a French surgeon and biologist, people who don’t know how to fight worry can struggle with many aspects of life. In a job search, letting negative emotions rule you can break your career if stress isn’t dealt with.
How to Succeed at Competency-Based Interviews
- Written by Margaret Buj
One thing I’ve noticed while working as a Recruiter and Interview Coach is that a lot of my candidates and clients struggle with answering competency or behavioral interview questions during job interviews. In fact, many times the main reason that the candidate got rejected after their interview is the fact they haven’t provided relevant and detailed enough examples.
Too Many Interviews, No Job Offers – Here’s What to Change
- Written by Alan Carniol
If you’ve been looking for a job for too long, then it’s probably time to evaluate your actions. Are you doing something wrong? Have you been performing poorly during interviews? Here’s what to do in order to bring you a step closer to employment.
Why Every Employer is Strength-Based Interviewing
- Written by Chris Delaney
Each employer, when recruiting, has a list of criteria or competencies they desire from their future recruit. In the past employers would ask the interviewee around 10 competency based interview questions, designed to uncover “what you can do.”
Interview Question: If you had to choose, would you consider yourself a big-picture person or a detail-oriented person?
- Written by Alan Carniol
Every job seeker out there should know that this work-style question is one that every recruiter wants to ask to see if you fit the job. If you’re a detail-oriented person, are you willing to adjust to circumstances that will help you look at the big picture even more? How about the other way around?
A Quick Check-In on Your Progress
- Written by Alan Carniol
Hi. How are you doing? How have you been?
I wanted to spend a few minutes with you to think about what you have accomplished and what you haven’t. And, think about where to go next.
Applying for a Nonprofit Job: What You Need to Know
- Written by Alan Carniol
Once you’ve decided you want to work in a nonprofit organization, there are multiple factors you need to consider. If you’re out to improve the community or even the world, here’s what you need to know.
Are You the Cause of Your Own Job Unhappiness? 8 Things to do to Shift How You Feel
- Written by Dorothy Tannahill-Moran
As jobs go, there will always be things that won’t make you happy. The range of possibilities for things that can contribute might look like a bad boss, irritating work peers, flaky company or funky work tasks.
Interview Question: Have you ever been on a team and someone was not pulling his or her own weight? How did you handle it?
- Written by Alan Carniol
Have you ever been on a team where the effort wasn’t equal? If so, you should be able to answer this question. If you haven’t run into this issue, here are some simple tips to consider:
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How to Elegantly Side-Step the Office Politics—Every Time
- Written by Laura Leigh Clarke
Ugh, workplace politics. If there was ever a reason to pull the duvet back over your head and go back to sleep on a weekday, this would be it.
Planning a One-on-One Networking Meeting
- Written by Alan Carniol
Who says you need to attend a large event just to make connections? Believe it or not, building your network shouldn’t be difficult if you enjoy getting to know new people. Networking can take you to so many places — and you might even land your next dream job because of it.
Interview Question: What do you think of our products and services?
- Written by Alan Carniol
If you think this question is a no-brainer, think again. Job seekers usually fail to answer this question well.
What about you? How well do you really know a company’s products and services?
Common Job Search Frustrations to Conquer
- Written by Alan Carniol
Having the right attitude is important in order to build your career successfully. Though you may have what they’re looking for, it won’t take you that far if you don’t know how to react with optimism.