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:
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.
Interview Question: What are your short and long-term goals?
- Written by Alan Carniol
Knowing (or not knowing) what you really want in life can make or break your interview. Read on to learn how to tackle this question.
Acing Interview Questions That Don’t Have a Right Answer
- Written by Alan Carniol
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.
Interview Question: How would you describe your skills as a salesperson?
- Written by Alan Carniol
In 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.
How to Stay Flexible in Your Job Search
- Written by Alan Carniol
Looking 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.
Interview Question: What tools or habits do you use to keep yourself organized?
- Written by Alan Carniol
This 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.
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6 Cover Letter Don’ts Every Job Seeker Should Know (And Avoid)
- Written by Alan Carniol
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.
Interview Questions: In what ways do you raise the bar for yourself and others around you?
- Written by Alan Carniol
Every 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.
How to Take Control of Procrastination Before It’s Too Late
- Written by Alan Carniol
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.
Interview Question: What makes a good team leader?
- Written by Alan Carniol
This 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.