There isn’t much you can feel certain about when you go to a job interview. Yet, there is at least one thing you know for…
Phone Interview Tips to Stay Calm and Speak Confidently
Meeting face-to-face for an interview is currently out of the question for most industries. However, interviews over the phone can be just as daunting as…
What To Do When You Can’t Find a Job (4 Real Problems with 4 Real Solutions)
If you’re job search is taking too long, it’s time to figure out where the issue lies: your resume, interview skills, or where you’re looking.
How and Why to Write a Thank You Email After an Interview
You’ve probably heard that you should send “thank you” emails after your interview. You’ve probably also wondered: Does it really make a difference? Is it…
How to Negotiate Salary
Negotiating salary is awkward, but it doesn’t have to be. Learn how to negotiate salary comfortably and confidently.
4 Important Questions to Ask in an Interview (and Why)
When searching for questions to ask in a job interview, you’ll be confronted with lists of questions covering every possible aspect of the role, company,…
From Resume to Interview: How to be the Problem Solving Candidate
Regardless of how you think about the recruitment process, there’s only one reason a company should choose you over other candidates: you are the right…
Ask Recruiters: How to Nail Your Email Responses and Phone Interview
Receiving direct contact from a recruiter is an exciting part of the job search and a welcome break from rejection notices and non-responses. Out of…
Communications Coach: 3 Things To Do Before an Interview
If you’re in the job market, chances are you’ve come across a multitude of articles on the importance of making a positive first impression while…
How to Answer: What Are Your Salary Expectations?
Discussing salary can be uncomfortable. Here’s how you can navigate the “What are your salary expectations?” question during interviews, and how to prepare.
What Do Corporate Recruiters Look For? We Asked Them
Job seekers face a buzzsaw of obstacles, locked doors, and unpleasant experiences in pursuit of a job offer. The first tests are typically issued by…
How to Research a Company for an Interview
On average, one job offer attracts 250 resumes. Of those resumes, an average of 6 candidates will get called for an interview. If you have…
How Desperation Hurts You in a Job Interview
Job hunting can be downright demoralizing. You send out resume after resume without getting anything in return. Why didn’t the hiring manager like what they…
Inappropriate Interview Questions: How to Handle Them
As a job seeker, it’s common to run into situations that can be awkward and uncomfortable during interviews. No two people ever interview candidates the…
5 Common Job Interview Mistakes
A job interview is your best opportunity to impress your potential employer—and it’s when you’ll make or break your chances of being hired. While a…
How to Stand Out from the Competition in a Job Interview
Unfortunately, the job market at the start of the new year is extremely competitive, and employers are often overwhelmed with job applications. The whole process…
Are You Startup Ready? How to Get a Job at a Startup
So you’re taking the plunge! Jumping into the large and varied pool of early-stage startups, that is. Congratulations. Deciding to gun for a startup job…
How to Accord Yourself in Job Interview Settings
At astronaut job interviews, the hopeful applicant has to sit in a centrifugal simulator that spins them up to nine Gs. Fortunately, most people only…
How to Quell a Hiring Manager’s Job-Hopping Fear
Imagine you’re a hiring manager. You’ve been at your job for two years, and you have every intention of sticking it out for at least…
5 Steps to Nailing the Informational Interview
Informational interviews are meetings with contacts who you think could help you in your job search, either by providing information or job leads. An informational…