Tag: interview
Why You Should Never Ghost an Employer
In today's fast-paced job market, the concept of "ghosting" has unfortunately become more prevalent. Ghosting, which originally referred to suddenly cutting off contact in personal relationships, has now extended its reach into the workplace. Ghosting an employer, whether it be after an interview or during the hiring process, can have severe repercussions for both your ...
Facing Discrimination in the Job Search
You apply to a role that you’re really excited about. You get to the interview round, and although you’re nervous, you’re excited to talk with the hiring manager about the position. You’ve prepared solutions to potential problems, have clear examples of your work, and know your elevator pitch like the back of your hand. Toward ...
How to Decline a Job Offer
Congratulations! You made it through the grueling interview process and have received an offer. Your hard work and your impressive interview skills have paid off. But you, unfortunately, have to decline the offer, what now? We currently find ourselves in a very strong candidate market in the middle of this “great resignation”. Employees are leaving ...
Cultivating, Keeping, and Capitalizing on your Connections
By: Emelyn Theriault As a BU student majoring in public relations, I am constantly reminded of the importance of communication. How you present yourself as a PR practitioner and interact with journalists via the media or in person can make or break a pitch. Similarly, in everyday life, it is crucial to be intentional about ...
What Employers Can and Can’t Ask You in an Interview
There are many steps involved in getting a job. One critical part of the hiring process is the interview. Over the past few years, many employers have opted for virtual interviews rather than just meeting in person. One part of the interview that hasn’t changed is what employers can and can’t ask you during the ...
Messaging People on LinkedIn
You clicked this post so hopefully, I don’t have to sell this too hard, but I want to impress on you that the value in having a robust personal and professional network is that your connections can help surface previously inaccessible job opportunities, provide professional development opportunities, provide career or professional mentorship, dispense grad school ...
What is Your Greatest Weakness
As you’re getting ready to interview, it’s important to prepare for commonly asked questions, including “What is your greatest weakness?”. This question can be challenging, so let’s walk through some strategies for addressing this question successfully! What are interviewers looking to learn? With each interview question, it’s important to consider what your audience wants to ...
How to Ensure the Company You Want to Work for Invests in Your Mental Health
By Mariam Bashiru Since the pandemic started, the conversation about mental health in the workplace has been growing. Many people now understand that mental health plays a big role in workers’ productivity and overall satisfaction with their job. For example, according to a WHO report, anxiety and depression cost the economy $1 trillion a year ...
Rock Your Interview: Five Tips on Dressing For Success
With internships, interviews, and career fairs, figuring out what to wear can be an overwhelming task. We’re often told to “dress for success”– but why is it so important? Many factors play a role in job interviews, with a clean and neat professional appearance being one of the top priorities. Once you enter the room ...
What To Do After the Career Fair
You’ve successfully attended the University-Wide Virtual Career Fair, getting to know employers and learning about exciting new opportunities. But it’s not over yet! Here are three steps you should take to ensure you’ve made the most of the career fair. Firstly, you should follow up with employers in a timely manner. You can shoot them ...
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