Interviewing is your opportunity to make a lasting impression on a hiring manager. How do you knock it out of the park and get that job offer? Interviewing like a pro and meeting the company’s expectations while still being authentically you is critical. Here are a few things you can do to showcase your skills […]
Read MoreThere are a million little things you can do to ace your interview. But one you might not think about is something we all do to one degree or another. Do you use too many filler words like “um,” “like,” or “so” during an interview? As humans, we dislike silence, but filler words can be […]
Read MoreOne of the best tips we can give you to ace your interview in 2023 is to ask good questions. Asking good questions at the end of your interview not only gives you a chance to clarify information about the company and position but also gives your interviewer a snapshot of your interest and engagement. […]
Read MoreMost jobs today require multiple interviews before extending an offer. But it’s easy to start feeling interview fatigue before the most critical meeting. Attending several interviews can feel overwhelming, but each has a different purpose in the process. How do you prepare for that final interview to be sure to leave them with the best […]
Read MoreAn interview is a great chance to make an impression on a potential employer. They’re also a chance for you to understand the company’s dynamic and who they are. You want to ask questions of your own in an interview to get a feel for company culture, your fit within it, and the next steps […]
Read MoreAs a manager, your employees might view you as a source of stress. Unfortunate, but probably at least inadvertently true from time to time. However, you know that you do your best to keep anxiety levels as low as possible at the workplace. In fact, nothing creates more stress for you than seeing your team stressed out. It’s a vicious circle. […]
Read MoreJob interviews can often drift into unexpected territory. HR managers come up with creative ways to determine whether to hire you. They will ask you hypotheticals, make you solve puzzles, quiz you about your junior-high days – anything to get a read on your experience and work habits. But then, in the middle of all this, interviewers can also […]
Read MoreHiring skills are far from universal. This is true even among the professionals tasked with doing most of the hiring. As we point out in our comprehensive eBook on the subject, a study found that 1 out of 5 managers admitted that they didn’t have the appropriate skills to interview and to hire people effectively. Here, we’re going to outline how […]
Read MoreYou’ve received that coveted call for a job interview and now you are taking time to prepare some solid answers to possible interview questions so that you can land the job - but you’re missing one key component. Your verbal responses, although incredibly important, aren’t the only things hiring managers are paying attention to in […]
Read MoreClick the picture above to see Sari Cantor on CTV Morning Live OttawaWriting your first resume is exciting, but it can also be a bit intimidating. You might be unsure of where to start and what to include but the good news is, having a clear strategy can help you craft a great first resume […]
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