It’s been a while since the last time you made a career move. You’re ready to take the next step, but you’re not sure if it’s appropriate to dust off your trusty old suit. Traditionally, candidates were almost always expected to wear a standard uniform to a job interview — dark suit, white shirt, and… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Interview Best Practices
Should You Go to an Interview for a Job You’re Not Interested In?
When you’re actively pursuing new career opportunities, it’s always exciting to score a job interview — until you realize you don’t actually want the job. Now you’re faced with the dilemma of whether to go on the interview anyway or politely decline it. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to handle this situation. Sometimes it’s a good… Read more »
How to Discuss Gaps in Employment at Your Next Interview
Some people are consistently employed for the entire duration of their career, but it doesn’t work like that for everyone. If your employment record has a few holes, you’re probably nervous about embarking on a job search, but don’t fret. Hiring managers are well aware that many talented people step out of the workforce for… Read more »
Three Difficult Questions to Prepare For in the Interview Process
The best hiring managers are extremely selective. They know the job on their team is important, and they’re not willing to settle for anything less than the perfect candidate. Consequently, they ask some pretty tough interview questions, because only the right person will keep their cool in the hot seat. Prove you’re the best person… Read more »
Answer This Question to Identify Yourself as a Stand Out Candidate
If you want to get hired, you have to stand out from the crowd. Achieving this starts by looking at your resume and cover letter and asking yourself what makes you a better candidate than all the other people applying for the job. Unless this is clearly evident to the reader, you can’t expect to… Read more »
10-Minute Cheat Sheet to Prepare for a Job Interview
A job search is filled with the unknown, including if and when you’ll be called for an interview. Ideally, you’ll have a week or at least a few days to get ready for the big day, but it doesn’t always work that way. Some employers need to hire fast, so it’s not unheard of to… Read more »
5 Subtle Ways to “Wow” Job Interviewers
Prior to a job interview, you invest a significant amount of time conducting research and preparing responses to questions you’ll likely be asked; oftentimes, it’s what you don’t say that speaks the loudest. If you want to make a great impression, you have to be mindful of your body language. Saying all the right things… Read more »
Yes, You CAN have a Stress-Free Interview!
If you’re like many job seekers, you’re a bundle of nerves prior to interviews. While this is sentiment is completely normal — to an extent — an extreme case of jitters can hinder your chances of getting the job. Hiring managers understand candidates are nervous during interviews, but if your sky-high stress levels are limiting… Read more »
The Essential Guide to Following up After a Job Interview
Job interviews are certainly nerve-wracking, but the waiting game that follows is often much worse. Now that you’ve met with the hiring manager and put your best effort forward to sell yourself for the position, your future with the company is out of your hands — or is it? Following up is an essential part… Read more »
Think You Bombed Your Job Interview? Here’s What to Do
It’s always a terrible feeling to leave a job interview believing you failed to impress the hiring manager. Whether you weren’t prepared as well as you thought you were, or a case of extreme nerves caused you to forget your well-rehearsed responses, it’s incredibly discouraging to look back at the situation with regret. The good… Read more »