Get ready for the job interview question, “What did you do during the pandemic?” Not just this year, but throughout your career. Why? It’s not that hiring managers want to know that you used the time to learn a new language, re-organize your closets, or get even closer with your family during all the board
There’s a new question for prospective employees. Beyond the job duties, salary, corporate culture, training and development opportunities, and potential for promotion, you’ll want to consider where you do your best work. This is an added dimension to your career discovery and your job interview preparation. The question is: Where do you do your best
Informational interviews can be a treasure trove of useful tips that help you get a great job, or they can be a terrible waste of your time (and your interviewees’ time as well). The difference between a great result and a disappointing one all rests with a simple question. It’s almost never asked. That question
Most candidates spend some time researching online, trying to figure out what questions they’ll be asked in a job interview. They spend a good bit of time crafting their answers. Some people devote time for practicing or doing role-play. But the one thing almost every candidate fails to do is set the appropriate goals and
What do CEOs ask their recruiters and hiring managers about the final candidates competing for a job or internship? In a letter to his shareholders, Jeff Bezos shared the grilling he gives someone who is recommending a job candidate for his company. Below you’ll find his questions and some tips that will get you to
Every movie has three parts. Same with a book. A poem. A song. And life. The three parts they all share are a: 1) beginning, 2) middle, and 3) end. A job interview or networking conversation have the same three parts. Each part plays a specific role in creating an impression and helping you get
Employers have a right to ask you about your workspace and your ability to manage on your own, now that you are likely to start a new job by working from home. You don’t need to showcase an Instagram perfect loft, but you do need to prove you can manage to get everything done in