Tag: interview
Addressing Employment Gaps in Your Job Search
What are Employment Gaps? A gap in employment is a period during your professional work history where you didn't have a formal job. Many employers consider gaps longer than three months (summers off during college typically don't count). Employment gaps are becoming increasingly common, especially after the Covid pandemic. There's no specific time limit, but ...
How to Explain Your Reasons for Leaving a JobĀ
At some point in time, it is likely to happen. You are going to leave your job. For as many people as there are in the world, there are also many unique reasons for leaving a job. Some people are pushed from their current role, and some are pulled towards their next position. Some people are ...
Interview Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Job interviews can be nerve-wracking experiences, but they're also opportunities to showcase your skills and personality to potential employers. However, even the most qualified candidates can make mistakes during interviews that may cost them the job offer. Here are some common interview mistakes and tips on how to avoid them: 1. Lack of Preparation One ...
How to Answer: Why do you want to work here?
One of the more common interview questions that employers will ask is āWhy do you want to work here?ā This question presents a fantastic opportunity for you to demonstrate your thoughtful consideration of the role and showcase your clear understanding of how you fit into the team. Your response will not only aid the employer ...
Ghosted? What To Do If You Don’t Hear Back
In today's competitive job market, silence after an interview can be frustrating and leave you questioning your performance. Unfortunately, the practice of ghosting ā disappearing without explanation ā has become increasingly common in the professional sphere and is no longer confined to the world of dating. While being ghosted by an employer shouldn't define your ...
Phone Interview Tips to Ensure a second interview
Phone interviews have become a common first step in the job application process. These interviews offer a convenient way for employers to screen candidates before inviting them for an in-person interview. To maximize your chances of moving to the next stage, a second interview, you must make a strong impression during the phone interview. To increase ...
How to Handle Job Rejection
It happens to just about everyone at some point when interviewing, you think you are a great potential candidate for a position and then you get a rejection email or letter. Most likely you will be wondering āWhere did I go wrong?ā or āWhat could I have done differently?ā These are great questions to consider ...
What Questions Can I Ask to Ensure the Company I Am Interviewing With Values DEI?
When seeking new employment opportunities, itās crucial to ensure that the companies you interview with genuinely value diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Embracing these principles not only creates a more equitable workplace but also fosters innovation, employee satisfaction, and long-term business success. To gauge a company's commitment to DEI, asking thoughtful questions during the interview ...
Juggling Multiple Job Offers and Timelines
Congratulations! You have received multiple job offers from different employers. Or, perhaps you have received one job offer, but are eagerly awaiting another offer that interests you more. While many see this as a time to celebrate, you, in fact, may feel a bit overwhelmed and uncertain how to proceed. Letās discuss some ways to ...
Mastering Behavioral Interview Questions
As you prepare for upcoming interviews, a common type of question you may encounter is a behavioral interview one. A behavioral question seeks to learn detailed information about how you have behaved in a situation in the past with the understanding that you will conduct yourself similarly in the future. It predicts how you will ...
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