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Most Job Seekers Fail To Prep For This Common Interview Question

Confident millennial female applicant in glasses talking at job interview answering questions, vacancy candidate making first impression concept and introducing herself speaking to hr holding resume Getty One of the easiest ways to increase positive outcomes when interviewing for a job is to prepare. If you tend to get nervous during an interview, investing time …

Dig Deeper

The university you decided to attend was rated in the top 10 in US News and World Report. The company where you passed on the offer had terrible reviews on Glassdoor. The candidate you hired was charismatic and personable in the interview. The product you bought had 5-star reviews on the company website. The vehicle …

Should I Disclose My Pregnancy in an Interview?

For every story of a woman who shares her pregnancy and gets passed over, another woman proclaims she disclosed and got hired. It’s a risk. While the laws are designed to protect you, it’s extremely hard to prove pregnancy was a factor if you don’t get the job. Assuming you’re not showing, before disclosing, consider …

Turn 2nd Place Into a Win!

If you’ve ever hired employees, you know that it usually comes down to two good candidates who would both be a strong fit for slightly different reasons. Such is life, though. When house hunting, we love the location of one place, but the layout of the other home is ideal! When searching for the perfect …

The ABCs of Beating An Internal Candidate

Okay, admittedly this is tough to do. The likelihood of getting selected over a pre-identified internal candidate is slim, but there are still a few tricks you can have up your sleeve. It’s unfortunate that many companies require Hiring Managers to interview external candidates even when they’ve already made the decision to extend the offer …

Most Job Seekers DON’T Do This (and it costs them the offer!)

After personally reading thousands of applications and conducting hundreds of interviews, there is one thing that makes it infinitely easier to hire a candidate – the tie-back. Most job seekers understand the importance of communicating strengths that are relevant to the job requirements. What makes this strategy even more effective is the tie-back – that one sentence …

Likability: It Matters More Than You Think

Whether in a job search or looking to get ahead, the research is consistent: you’ll get farther if you’re considered “likable.” The Journal of Applied Psychology* published a study showing that applicants who were defined as “likable” had a greater chance of being hired. Similar results rang true in studies looking at likability in relation …

Beating the Unemployment Bias

Job requirements: “Must be currently employed.” You’ve likely heard “it’s easier to get a job when you already have one,” but what you might not know, is that for some roles, it may be required. Unfortunately, there is clear discrimination against unemployed job seekers, with some companies going so far as to include “currently employed” as …

The Best Way to Answer an Illegal Interview Question

The interview is proceeding swimmingly. Your potential Boss is talking about the exciting growth ahead for the company and all the places the team will travel to set up operations. Then he asks, “So, tell me, Sarah – do you have children?” Is being a Mom relevant to your ability to be effective in the job? …

The Last Interview I Had Was…Hmmm

You’ve been invited to interview – nice! Now what? If it’s been a while since you’ve sat in the hot seat, excitement can quickly turn into anxiety, especially if you don’t have much time to brush up. No worries! Here’s how to prepare in under two hours: 30 minutes: Study the product (aka, you!). This may …