These job interview tips will help you avoid frightful missteps. Oh no. You’ve been fielding interview questions from a hiring manager, and you suddenly realize you flubbed an answer. The interviewer knows that everyone is human—so you can move on and pretend you didn’t just accidentally bomb on one of the most common interview questions,…
Most job seekers put a great deal of effort into applying for positions and interviewing memorably. But there is another aspect to job hunting that a lot of people neglect: taking time to follow-up properly at each stage of the search. As an applicant for a position, you are being judged for each action that…
You interviewed like a pro and now the employer is keen to make you a job offer. But first, they’ve asked you to produce a list of references they can contact in order to find out a little more about you. Have you prepped your references well in advance so that they’re ready to speak…
There was a time when every professional knew you wore a suit on the job and for an interview. One Fortune 500 Company even required prospective employees to wear one when requesting an application. Times have changed. Now, both men and women go to work dressed casually. Today’s question isn’t, “Should I wear black or…
Nowadays, if you were to ask 100 people their opinion about what to wear to an interview, the majority would answer, “Dress on the conservative side.” With that in mind, here are some suggestions on how to avoid fashion blunders. Clothes should be a part of who you are and should not be noticed. 10…
You have a job interview tomorrow. You’ve learned everything about the company, you’re prepared for any questions they ask, and you even arrived a few minutes early. You couldn’t be more ready. But when you stop in the restroom for a last look in the mirror, your mind starts racing: “Am I dressed the way…
There was once a time when landing an interview meant dusting off your best suit (or going out to buy one) and ensuring you look stellar, from head to toe. “Dress for the job you want” was a popular expression. Was. I’m not sure the same rules hold true – I’m not even sure there…
Think the interview is the first step to landing your next job? Think again. Most jobs start with a phone call; either with a recruiter, HR manager, or hiring manager—and sometimes, all three. So before you’ve chosen your interview outfit or practiced your handshake, you’ve got to cross the first hurdle: the phone interview. In…