Tips to help you land your dream job.
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’s the best way to take verbatim notes during a job interview?” Initial Response: My answer may surprise you, but I recommend that you not try to take verbatim notes during a job interview. There several reasons why and today, I will share my top four with you. Three Reasons: …
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INTRODUCTION: A job seeker asked, “Should I reply to personal questions about professionalism, job search, recruitment, confidentiality, workplace, that a recruiter, who I just met, asks me?” INITIAL RESPONSE: I wish I had more context surrounding this question. Without, I must admit that I was a bit confused by it, because if you’re speaking with …
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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INTRODUCTION: A job seeker asked, ‘What can I do if my former job won’t give me a reference for my new job?” RESPONSE: This question got me thinking about the number of people who might face this situation. To my knowledge, only employers in the financial services industry are required, by law, to provide employment …
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