Skills are usually acquired, but you don’t get a second chance to make a good first impression! Instead of going to millions of interviews, you can learn the steps the easy way. So how do hiring managers decide who to hire? It’s understandable that the hiring manager would try to
“What motivates you?” as an interview question may sound odd, but what the hiring manager is trying to figure out is what makes you tick. The manager is looking for insight into why you are motivated to do this particular job and if it’s a good fit. In this article,
“Sell me this pen” is a common interview question for a sales position. The interviewer is trying to figure out if your sales skills are well developed. This isn’t about the pen itself, but your ability to sell anything. There are several ways to answer this: either you can base
“What do you know about our company?” isn’t a question that you might have expected, but it does come up. Unlike the questions regarding your greatest strength or weakness, this answer has to be tailored to each company. That is also exactly why the question is being asked. Why
“Walk me through your resume.” Does that count as an interview question? This statement can seem odd because the hiring manager has probably already read your resume. Answering this can feel like you’re supposed to read your resume to them, or list off every job you’ve had. Don’t be fooled!
“Where do you see yourself in five years?” It’s a common enough question in an interview. Some of what might come to mind aren’t things you’d want to say in an interview, such as “I’ll have your job!”, “running this place,” “working for myself,” or “retired lottery winner”. None of
A temp agency can help job seekers in so many ways. Plenty of places say that they’re hiring, but do you know for sure? Can you be certain that your resume will make it to an actual person and not get stuck in the computer’s Applicant Tracking System? How do
According to the Better Business Bureau, job scams or false jobs are on the rise due to the unemployment rate rising during coronavirus. Many people are now searching for work and getting increasingly desperate as unemployment checks run out. You can find job scams anywhere. Here’s what the lowest of
If you’ve made it to the interview, you are probably up against other candidates. It’s safe to assume that the other candidates have the same qualifications as you. This means you need to do something extra to stand out and the thank you email is the best place to do
The demand for unemployment benefits during coronavirus has skyrocketed. While states are lifting their stay at home orders and restrictions, some businesses that closed their doors in March are cautiously reopening. Workers in retail, restaurant, and meatpacking plants are being asked to return to work. But with coronavirus hotspots breaking
The pandemic has changed everything, including job questions. Any conversation you have in the near future is likely to at some point touch on the coronavirus pandemic, including in a job interview. Both recruiters and hiring managers are likely to touch upon the subject, so here are the most common
Looking to improve your job prospects at home? You’re not alone. Due to the coronavirus, careers have stalled or stopped completely. The current amount of people out of work and stuck at home is astronomical. We won’t be staying home forever, and when restrictions are finally eased, all of those
