5 Interviewing Tips After a Layoff
- Written by Alan Carniol
If you recently got laid off, it’s normal to feel uneasy and lose some confidence when it’s time for another job interview. However, you can still be a valuable employee for a company or organization as long as you know your value and skills.
Interview Questions: Please discuss what you feel you will be bringing to this setting as a physical therapist
- Written by Alan Carniol
If you’re a physical therapist and are currently looking for a job, you must be ready to answer this question of what you’ll be bringing to the company. Obviously, hiring managers would like to know how suited you are for the position available and if you’ll be an effective physical therapist. You can prepare to respond to this question by reading the tips below.
How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Resume Applicant Tracking Systems
- Written by Alan Carniol
Though submitting resumes online is relatively easy, do you ever wonder what happens to them once you click the submit button? Do companies really read all the resumes one by one until they have the perfect candidate for the job? Like it or not, this doesn’t happen in reality. Instead, typically resumes enter an applicant tracking system (ATS) database. This software is used to analyze and track large volumes of uploaded resumes – and reject most of them.
Interview Question: What have you learned from your studies and extracurricular activities that can be applied to your career?
- Written by Alan Carniol
It’s natural for hiring managers to want to know if you are able to put what you’ve learned in school to good use once you’re employed. Even if you went to the best college, it won’t impress the interviewer if you can’t use your knowledge to benefit the company or organization.
Know How to Follow Up on a Job Interview
- Written by Alan Carniol
Though it is tiring to look for a job, waiting for companies to call can be the worst part. However, this situation can’t be helped, especially if there many candidates for the job you’re applying for. You can’t afford to lose your temper and ask them impolitely if you got the position or not. Keep in mind that hiring managers are extremely busy and can’t always get back to you in a short time frame.
Interview Questions: How Comfortable are You Checking IDs for a Purchase of Alcohol Even If the Customer Looks to be in His Mid-30s?
- Written by Alan Carniol
For cashier positions, preparing for interview questions is extremely important. One question you might be asked is: How comfortable are you checking IDs for a purchase of alcohol even if the customer looks to be in his mid-30s? You’ll need to think about how you would respond to this type of question. Let’s consider a few things so you can come up with a good answer.
How to Make Giving a Salary Range Easier
- Written by Alan Carniol
Most job seekers get frustrated when it comes to specifying their desired salary range for the job they’re applying for. Some simply have no idea what a proper answer would be when asked about it during a job interview. It certainly would be nice if employers would name their salary range first, but it doesn’t typically work out that way.
Interview Questions: How Would You Handle an Irate Customer?
- Written by Alan Carniol
Handling irate customers is not a simple matter. No matter how frustrated or angry you are, you will need to show professionalism when dealing with these customers. For all you know, the customer may be having a bad day or a difficult time in his life. In any case, an interviewer will want to know how you will deal with irate customers. Answering this interview question requires confidence and preparation. Here are some tips to consider so you’ll be ready for this question:
Getting Hired the First Time: Tips for Career Starters
- Written by Alan Carniol
If you’ve recently graduated and are waiting to build your career path, prepare yourself to experience some challenges in finding a job. Even if you don’t have much experience, don’t let this stop you from applying for the job you really want. Yes, it can be difficult to get hired if you haven’t established yourself yet. However, there are some things you can do to jazz up your resume and make companies want to hire you. Therefore, we present to you a list of helpful hints for career starters:
Interview Questions: What Drives You to be in the Food and Beverage Industry?
- Written by Alan Carniol
Being in the food and beverage industry requires hard work, passion and dedication. Without these elements, you’ll soon tire of making a living this way. As a result, some recruiters or hiring managers will ask about what motivates you to be in the food and beverage industry. If they sense that you’re not passionate about it or that you’re just doing it for the money, chances are, you’re not going to get the job.
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Communication Strategies to Help You Get Hired
- Written by Alan Carniol
Getting a job entails more than a professional-looking resume. You have to convey your thoughts and ideas in a way that the recruiter will understand easily. If you don’t have the confidence to do this, it can hurt your chances of landing a job. Hiring managers prefer to work with people who are good communicators. If you’re not, then now is the time to do something about it.
Interview Questions: Proudest Moment at Work as a Waitress
- Written by Alan Carniol
At some point in our lives, we have done something incredibly good at work. Whether you were able to manage a problem calmly or were able to make a little girl smile, it’s always possible to do something good that will help people not to lose faith in humanity. As a waitress, it is normal to interact with a lot of people at work. Have you done something that has made you especially proud? This question is sometimes asked by recruiters to get an idea of how an employee acts under various circumstances.
6 Details to Omit in Your Resume
- Written by Alan Carniol
Some people just can’t seem to stop themselves from writing every possible detail on their resume. Unfortunately, this is not beneficial for your job search. The fact is, “more” is not always “better” when it comes to writing your resume. So, here are 6 things that should be omitted without delay.
Interview Questions: How Would You Deal with a Patient Who Is Not Doing His or Her Exercises?
- Written by Alan Carniol
Physical therapy deals with impairment and disability and is one of the most important professions in the health care industry. Since you are responsible for helping the patient regenerate and treat the injury, how would you deal with a patient who simply isn’t doing his or her prescribed exercises? How will you answer the interviewer if you’re faced with this question? Here are some tips on how to answer this question convincingly.