Have you ever been asked to do a “one-way” or pre-recorded interview? They’re awkward! But some employers love them for screening, so it’s definitely to your benefit to learn how to deal with them. First, a quick definition: these are interviews in which you record yourself answering a list of questions. After you have…
Imagine you get a question like this in an interview: You want to cut a birthday cake into eight equal pieces by only making three cuts. How can you accomplish this? Or how about, You must turn on a flashlight that requires a pair of working batteries. Eight batteries are available to you,…
Do you get anxious before a job interview? You’re not alone! Even confident interviewees sometimes have apprehension in the process, and some interviewers seem to go out of their way to make our fears worse. So here are some tips and tricks for handling things gracefully. Get ready. This means to know…
So you’re engaged in your job search and after a successful couple rounds of interviews, you’re asked to join the team for a happy hour. What does it mean and what should you do? First of all, while it doesn’t necessarily mean the decision has been made, it’s generally a good sign that you’re…
Were you aware of LinkedIn’s interview practice tool? It lets you practice interviewing, get feedback, and polish your answers, and it’s free! Here’s how to find it. From your LinkedIn home page, select the “jobs” tab at the top of the page: Then click on the “interview prep” tab on the…
Are you uncomfortable talking about your successes? A lot of people are, probably because most of us have been taught not to brag. The other reasonfor the discomfort that I hear often is that we frequently do things as part of a team rather than through solo efforts. I certainly won’t tell you either…
Do you get nervous before interviews? A lot of people do. After all, it’s not like we get a lot of practice, and we don’t really talk about that stuff otherwise. (When was the last time your uncle asked you your greatest strength, right?) Well today we will take some of the anxiety out…
For career changers, telling the story of the new path can be intimidating and fraught. Here are some tips on telling interviewers about your change. Start by being clear about it yourself. Focus on what’s appealing to you about the new field instead of what drove you from the old one. It’s easy…
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