“What are your strengths?” How many times have you heard that question in an interview? There are few things that are more predictable in an employment interview than questions about your strengths and weaknesses, so I’m sure you’ve spent considerable time examining your answer to these questions….right? OK, I know you have, but you would [...]
The competition is stiff and growing stiffer as the economic downturn continues. It doesn’t take a degree in rocket science to know that times are tough; it’s hard to ignore actually, what with unemployment numbers being thrown at us in a nearly constant stream.
If you’re job hunting, chances are you have been scouring every reputable publication, in print as well as online, for valuable, potentially employment-earning tips, tricks, and tactics to put to good use if you’re one of the lucky few to score an interview. In this economy and given the widespread job loss across the country, [...]
So, you have a beautifully prepared resume, get a phonecall, and are asked to come in for a ‘chat’. You can do the job well and they seem interested in hiring your talent. The question is, do you want the job? Ask the interviewer for a break down of what the job entails, from the [...]
An interview is a potential employer’s chance to get to know you. Are you right for the position? Will you be a good fit in the company? These are important qualities to be aware of before a company will hire you. The question then becomes, how far can an interviewer go to get relevant information [...]
