Interview Question: What is more important to you, the money or the work?
- Written by Alan Carniol
Applicants shouldn’t be surprised if they hear this question from an interviewer. In this case, the interviewer wants to push candidates to test them. This question reveals your intention and how much you really love your work.
Why Thinking About Your Future Career in High School is Important
- Written by Alan Carniol
It’s never too early to think about what career path you would like to take, even if you’re still in high school. The sooner you begin drafting plans for your career, the better off you’ll be once you’re on the road.
How to Get the Most Out of Attending a Conference
- Written by Alan Carniol
Like it or not, you will probably be sent out to attend a conference at some point in your career, which you’ll perceive as either useful — or useless. What you get out of the experience all boils down to how you approach it. Approaching conferences the right way can help you pick up new skills and learn more trends in the field.
12 Questions to Ask When Writing a Resume
- Written by Alan Carniol
We all know that writing a resume can be a daunting task. However, we all have to face this challenge at some point. Though some people rely on preconceived ideas or stock templates when jotting down their credentials, it is important to be unique and have a resume that will truly stand out.
Enhance your Online Job Search in 5 Easy Steps
- Written by Alan Carniol
If you think the job search process never changes, think again. The avenues to discover new jobs continue to change day by day, including adding different recruitment methods that you can use to your advantage.
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.”
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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.