Ah, your dream job. Hobby blogger. Pro golfer. Margarita tester. Everyone has a vision of what they would love to get paid to do all day. So, what makes answering questions about your dream job such a hard part of an interview? Well, it’s challenging because you know your interviewers have a particular criteria in mind when they ask the […]
Read MoreThe COVID-19 outbreak has set off a series of dramatic social changes. Face masks have become unexpected fashion items. The simple act of eating in a restaurant has become a nostalgic luxury. Families have started to get to know each other much, much better. The coronavirus has also changed our daily vocabulary. Terms like “social distancing” and “pandemic” […]
Read MoreWhen you’re hiring, you want the best person for the job. Bias, whether conscious or unconscious, can prevent this from happening. That dynamic makes conducting an unbiased interview a crucial aspect of building the best possible team. The process can be more difficult than most people think. Bias isn’t always obvious, and it isn’t always insidious. It can take many […]
Read MoreWhy should we hire you? It seems so simple, so straightforward. Why does it somehow feel like a trick question? In part, the question feels complicated because it’s so blatant. It cuts right through any chit-chat and gets right at the core reason for a job interview. It compresses the conversation to its basic essence. As a result, it […]
Read MoreIn areas heavily affected by the COVID-19 outbreak, it feels like lockdowns have gone on forever. However, there is some light at the end of the tunnel. Many states have begun to ease coronavirus restrictions, allowing more businesses to open their doors. This presents a new safety challenge. As you bring your operation back online, […]
Read MoreTo a certain degree, the gap between an adequate worker and a go-to employee is defined by how well you overcome challenges. That’s why potential employers make it a priority to learn about your response to obstacles. Your best chance to highlight this skill comes during the interview process. You’ll dramatically improve your chances of landing a job by perfecting your answer to questions […]
Read MoreRight now times are very uncertain, very stressful and even a bit frightening. The COVID-19 outbreak has not only caused a health crisis but an economic crisis, as well. In a matter of days, millions of people found themselves suddenly out of work. Millions more are weeks or even days away from losing their jobs, […]
Read MoreDelivering information in the form of a narrative increases your ability to communicate. A commonly quoted statistic shows that a listener is 22 times more likely to remember something when it’s presented as a story. Keep this in mind for your next job interview. Framing your interview answers in the form of stories can improve your chances […]
Read MoreCareers should evolve over time. If yours isn’t moving forward, you may have reached the moment when it’s time to take action. If your professional life feels stuck in a rut, it might be time to consider a new job. Of course, the expression “stuck in a rut” has probably gotten a little old fashioned […]
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