Many tech pros feel fairly well equipped to manage a traditional job interview; you simply take the time to research the company, practice a few answers and take a deep breath. However, preparing for a technical interview can feel like an entirely different monster. Often, it is hard to predict what is going to be… Read more »
Many job seekers focus on their hard skills on their resumes and during their interviews. While having the technical know-how required to manage work duties is important, there is much more that goes into being a great candidate than your task-oriented abilities. Soft skills can actually help set you apart from the crowd and may… Read more »
Every business operating has a particular culture regardless of its size. It is a reflection of the company’s values, attitudes and priorities based on the actions of its employees and leadership. Additionally, the physical environment is also considered part of the larger equation. And cumulatively, the culture can be seen as a positive or a… Read more »
So, you’ve landed the interview and taken some time to review advice about answering every question from the commonplace to the outrageous. But how much have you learned about what not to say? Sometimes, even a single serious faux pas can mean the difference between landing a position and having your resume quickly shuffled into… Read more »
Some job seekers see providing references as a formality; choosing to list the same handful of people for every position. However, your references can actually be your strongest advocates during the job hunting process. That means it is wise to actually give the question of who your references should be some serious thought. Hiring managers… Read more »
Telephone interviews are a common part of the hiring process for many companies, regardless of their size. It serves as a precursor to help narrow a larger field of qualified candidates into a smaller, more manageable group, or it can simply increase hiring efficiency. While much of the preparation for a telephone interview is the… Read more »
One of the biggest complaints regarding millennials in the workforce is their reputation of being job hoppers. Hiring managers are hesitant to choose candidates who appear to have short histories with their previous employers, especially since the investment required to get a new employee settled in can be quite high. So, how do you separate… Read more »
Every workplace talks about the importance of teamwork for accomplishing goals, and team building is often part of the larger discussion. Simply talking about functioning as a team isn’t enough to actually bring co-workers together. Companies need to create methods to bring individuals together for better team function. But why is team building important to… Read more »
We have all been groomed to believe that gaps in a resume can spell doom during an interview. Often, these gaps are hard to explain, regardless of the circumstances surrounding the absence from the workforce. However, any situation that led to time away from the working world can be managed with proper preparation. Whether you… Read more »
There’s more to a great job than a paycheck. The company culture can be just as important to the equation as any other benefits they have to offer. But, while it is easy to assess whether a compensation package meets your needs, that isn’t always the case when it comes to identifying a cultural fit.… Read more »