INTRODUCTION: A job seeker asked, “Is it good to be the last person interviewed?” INITIAL RESPONSE: Let’s face it, in most competitions, being last is usually seen as a disadvantage However, when you’re competing for your dream job, being the last candidate to interview could give you some serious advantages. So, let’s explore the top …
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INTRODUCTION: A job seeker asked, “What are four questions that I could ask a hiring manager during my interview?” INITIAL RESPONSE: Proper job interview etiquette teaches us that asking questions during a job interview is required. Not doing so will greatly lesson the likelihood of our getting a job offer. It really doesn’t matter if …
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Question So, a job seeker asked if they should apply to a new position with an employer who previously fired them. Response My answer is a resounding, Yes, for a number of reasons. Reasons Reason 1 You could have held the former position when you were new in the job market. You may be more …
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Question A job seeker asked, What does under consideration mean for a job application? Initial Interpretation Basically what that means is that the recruiter of hiring manager has evidently identified your application as one that interests them. Reviewer’s Assessment of Your Background And, on the surface, your appear to possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities …
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When You Have an Interview Tomorrow We’ve all been there. We get an invitation to interview…tomorrow. Or, we get an invitation to interview two weeks out. Then, the reality of juggling work, family, and an active job search at the same time sets in. Before we know it, our big interview is less than twenty-four …