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Category: Job Interview

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Real-Life Interview Blunders and How to Avoid Them

September 9, 2021December 10, 2022

This isn’t an article about interviews that went well. It’s about the interviews that crashed and burned. We share real-life interview blunders and how to avoid them moving forward.

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Ask a Recruiter: On Salary Expectations and Interviewing

June 22, 2021December 10, 2022

This week, Tejal explains how to best handle the salary requirements question and provides interview tips for job seekers.

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How to Answer: What Are Your Salary Expectations?

June 14, 2021December 10, 2022

Discussing salary can be uncomfortable. Here’s how you can navigate the “What are your salary expectations?” question during interviews, and how to prepare.

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How to Write a Thank You Email After an Interview

June 7, 2021December 11, 2022

Does sending a thank you email really make a difference in your chances of getting a job offer? Learn the ins and outs of the thank you email after interviews, and get two email templates you can use to make this step of the job search process a breeze.

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How to Answer the “Tell Me About Yourself” Interview Question

January 11, 2021December 10, 2022

There isn’t much you can feel certain about when you go to a job interview. Yet, there is at least…

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Phone Interview Tips to Stay Calm and Speak Confidently

December 15, 2020December 10, 2022

Meeting face-to-face for an interview is currently out of the question for most industries. However, interviews over the phone can…

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Zoom Interviews: 8 Tips for Your Video Interview

April 16, 2020December 9, 2022

A seasoned remote worker shares her tips for a successful video interview.

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4 Important Questions to Ask in an Interview (and Why)

October 2, 2018December 11, 2022

When searching for questions to ask in a job interview, you’ll be confronted with lists of questions covering every possible…

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From Resume to Interview: How to be the Problem Solving Candidate

August 16, 2018December 29, 2022

Regardless of how you think about the recruitment process, there’s only one reason a company should choose you over other…

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Ask Recruiters: How to Nail Your Email Responses and Phone Interview

May 3, 2018December 10, 2022

Receiving direct contact from a recruiter is an exciting part of the job search and a welcome break from rejection…

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Communications Coach: 3 Things To Do Before an Interview

March 19, 2018December 9, 2022

If you’re in the job market, chances are you’ve come across a multitude of articles on the importance of making…

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How to Research a Company for an Interview

October 7, 2017December 9, 2022

On average, one job offer attracts 250 resumes. Of those resumes, an average of 6 candidates will get called for…

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How Desperation Hurts You in a Job Interview

July 10, 2017December 10, 2022

Job hunting can be downright demoralizing. You send out resume after resume without getting anything in return. Why didn’t the…

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5 Common Job Interview Mistakes

February 16, 2017August 11, 2022

A job interview is your best opportunity to impress your potential employer—and it’s when you’ll make or break your chances…

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Preparing for an Interview? Use the Job Description

October 5, 2015December 9, 2022

The most underutilized tool in preparing for job interviews is the job description. As a job seeker, you rely heavily upon…

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How to Follow Up After an Interview

September 16, 2014January 10, 2023

After your resume makes it past the applicant tracking system, you are one step closer to landing a coveted job interview….

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