Tips to help you land your dream job.
INTRODUCTION: A job seeker asked, “What questions can employers ask about mental illness during a job interview?” QUESTIONS ALLOWED: “This is a great question because many job seekers don’t know their rights when it comes to health-related interview questions. The short answer to this is, “None. I get it. We’ve lived the past two-plus years …
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INTRODUCTION: A job seeker asked, “What are some tips for answering behavioral questions in a phone interview?” TIPS: Answer the questions the same way you would if you were the interviewee in an in-person interview; Always be honest – If you have never faced an experience like the one that the interviewer is asking you …
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INTRODUCTION: A job seeker asked, “What can I expect during my interview with the Vice President following two prior interviews with HR and department management?” ASSESSMENTS: Truth be told, only the top candidates get to meet the Executive. Those who do, are typically among the top two or three candidates. The Executive plays tie-breaker in …
INTRODUCTION: I recently learned that there are currently almost two (2) job openings for every job seeker. Interestingly, though, there is an active pool of job applicants looking for a better employee experience. However, many job seekers have learned the hard way that the labor shortage has not resulted in an “apply-and-automatically-get-hired” job market. In …
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INTRODUCTION: A job seeker asked, “Should I disclose to a company (which I’m interviewing with) that I’m working on my master’s degree part-time? Does it come across as I won’t have enough time for work?” INITIAL RESPONSE: First of all, just know that you are only required to share your educational pursuits with a prospective …