Sep, 2014

Interview Question: What are your short and long-term goals?

short and long-term goalsKnowing (or not knowing) what you really want in life can make or break your interview. Read on to learn how to tackle this question.

Sep, 2014

Acing Interview Questions That Don’t Have a Right Answer

Acing Interview Questions That Dont Have a Right Answer Believe it or not, some hiring managers prefer throwing out an oddball interview question just to throw you off. Though these silly questions may not have a right answer, it is important not to lose your composure. Keep your cool and you’ll ace the question like a pro.

Sep, 2014

Interview Question: How would you describe your skills as a salesperson?

Sales InterviewIn a sales interview, behavioral questions shouldn’t be a surprise. Hiring managers want to explore your abilities in the key competencies needed to be successful in a sales job. When asked about these skills during the interview, it is important to know specific key points.

Sep, 2014

How to Stay Flexible in Your Job Search

Stay Flexible in Your Job SearchLooking for a job is not easy. It requires a lot of patience and hard work, no matter what circumstance you’re in. Adjusting to the ups and downs of a job search is important, especially if you want to keep a positive outlook.

Aug, 2014

Interview Question: What tools or habits do you use to keep yourself organized?

Organizational SkillsThis question is usually asked to let the recruiters know how organized you are as a person. Instead of asking if you are an organized employee, asking this question lets the potential candidate prove and explain their organizational skills.

Aug, 2014

6 Cover Letter Don’ts Every Job Seeker Should Know (And Avoid)

Cover Letter Donts Many cover letters do nothing to help bring job seekers closer to an interview. They are regularly filled with generic and unnecessary phrases that spoil people’s chances of getting the call.

Aug, 2014

Interview Questions: In what ways do you raise the bar for yourself and others around you?

Interview Questions TeamworkEvery jobseeker should be able to answer this question. It’s a gauge for hiring managers to determine how much of a team player a candidate may be.

Aug, 2014

How to Take Control of Procrastination Before It’s Too Late

Take Control of Procrastination Sometimes, it seems easier to delay working on projects until the deadline is just around the corner. But this isn’t always an effective strategy if you want to be successful on your career path.

Aug, 2014

Interview Question: What makes a good team leader?

What makes a good team leaderThis is often asked by hiring managers to give them an idea how much of a team player you are, no matter what role is given to you. Do you have excellent leadership skills? Or are you more of a follower? Whatever your desired role may be, you must be able to answer this question professionally.

Aug, 2014

How Not to Let A Period of Unemployment Ruin the Interview

Period of Unemployment Have you been unemployed for the past couple of months? If so, what have you been doing? Whether you’re going to interviews or not, it is important to remember that the longer you’re out of work, the harder it is to get a job. Because of this, it is vital to make use of your free time and stay as marketable as possible.