Apr, 2014

Interview Question: What Projects Are You Working on at Home?

Interview Questions Projects at HomeBeing a successful software developer requires passion for your career. This includes having your own side projects even when you’re not working in the office. Asking this question to potential candidates is normal and will help employers get an idea of how much you love what you do. Obviously, they would more likely hire someone who is dedicated to the job and not just in it for the paycheck.

Apr, 2014

6 Ways to Fight off Interview Nerves

Interview NervesGoing to a job interview requires confidence, courage and preparation. However, it is normal to feel anxious knowing that you’re a couple of minutes away from a possibly life-changing interview. The last thing you need is to let your nervousness ruin your performance and cost you the job. To avoid this, consider these tips for combating your nerves before the interview.

Apr, 2014

Interview Question: Which Industry Sites and Blogs Do You Read Regularly?

Web Developer InterviewIn today’s job market, you should be tuned in to the latest trends and developments in your chosen industry. This includes reading relevant websites and blogs on a regular basis. Don’t be shocked if an interviewer asks you about this; are you prepared with a good response? Here are some helpful tips on how to prepare for this question before the interview.

Mar, 2014

Top 5 Employee Qualities Every Employer is Looking For

Employee Qualities As you surely know, looking for a job is not an easy thing to do. You have to deal with other applicants who may have better qualifications and find a job that will suit your skills and abilities. While matching your skills and experience with the position description is helpful, there are other things you can do to get the position you’ve always wanted.

Mar, 2014

Interview Question: How Comfortable Are You with Writing HTML Entirely by Hand?

Writing HTMLBeing a web developer requires great talent and skill. However, did you know that most developers rely on external resources in order to get the job done? If you fall under this category, then you might want to take the time to relearn the basics. Knowing how to write HTML code by hand will give you an edge over your competitors. So, what can you do if an interviewer asks about your ability to code HTML by hand? Here are some tips on how to prepare an answer to this question during an interview.

Mar, 2014

5 Interviewing Tips After a Layoff

Interviewing Tips After a LayoffIf 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.

Mar, 2014

Interview Questions: Please discuss what you feel you will be bringing to this setting as a physical therapist

Physical Therapist Interview QuestionIf 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.

Mar, 2014

How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Resume Applicant Tracking Systems

Resume Applicant Tracking SystemsThough 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.

Mar, 2014

Interview Question: What have you learned from your studies and extracurricular activities that can be applied to your career?

Career InterviewsIt’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.

Mar, 2014

Know How to Follow Up on a Job Interview

Follow Up on a Job Interview 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.