It can be hard to turn down a job offer, especially if you’re currently unemployed. But just because you got an offer doesn’t mean the job or the company is the right fit for you. Even getting an interview in a competitive job market is an achievement in itself, but you need to be very
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When an interviewer asks you, “What gets you up in the morning?” you might be thinking to yourself, coffee. But that’s the wrong answer. Interviewers who ask this question are looking to see what fuels your everyday life. We all have something that motivates us; they’re looking for you to help them understand what that
There are a lot of things job seekers add to their resumes that they don’t actually need. In some cases, these things hurt a job seeker’s chances of landing an interview. If you’re asking yourself, “Do I need these things on my resume?” take a look at the things job seekers should and should not
It’s a common interview question for job seekers, “Why do you want to work here?” Or “Why do you want to work for us?” It prompts the job candidate to explain why that particular company interests them. And why the potential employer should close the job opening and offer the candidate the role. This question
Years ago, I was interviewing for a job. As many of you know, when you go through the interview process, you start with the recruiter, and then you meet with the manager, and then you meet with some of your peers—if you’re lucky. Then, at the end of the interview process, you might meet with
When a hiring manager asks the interview question, “What is your greatest strength?” it’s best to be prepared with an answer. This type of interview question aims to learn about a candidate’s core competencies in advance of hiring. Competencies are demonstrable characteristics and skills that improve a job’s efficiency and effectiveness (or performance). These types
When you’re looking for a new job, your resume is your calling card. It’s often the first time a potential employer gets to meet you. Obviously, you want to make a good first impression. This means you don’t want a resume that leaves potential employers shaking their heads. When most people think of mistakes, they
When an interviewer asks you, “If you were an animal, what would you be?” you could get a little thrown off. Don’t worry; we’re here to help guide you through answering this interview question in a way that will sound the most impressive. An interview question like this one is often thrown into the interview
What should you do when you and another co-worker like each other? Worse yet, what happens if you have a crush on your boss, or that most terrible of taboos, on your secretary? Is It Normal To Be Attracted To A Co-Worker? Yes, given the social environment of the workplace, it’s completely normal to be
Are you wanting to quit your job after only three months of employment? If so, it happens. But here’s what you should know about how it’ll impact your relationship with your current employer and potentially your future employers. Before you quit, assess your situation The first thing you need to do before you consider quitting
For me, coaching is a passion. I’ve been an athletic coach for 18 years. My job description is to teach basketball and baseball, schedule, write game plans, attend clinics, hold camps, and general duties. To have success according to my contract, I have to get my teams to win games. When people criticize coaches saying
Did you have an interview? Feel like it went well? And now your question is, how long after the interview should I expect a job offer? This is a fair question. Breaking this down depends on a variety of factors. Including the hiring process stage, the HR department is in for that particular role and
I have worked in the tour guide business in Egypt for one year and consider it to be one of the greatest memories of my life. Packing your bags and moving overseas may seem like a big step. However, things fall nicely into place once you get your boots on the ground. I was based
Interviewers are going to ask you, “When can you start?” or “What’s the date you’re available for work?” Here’s the great news about this question being asked of you by the interviewer or HR manager, it means that most likely you got the job. There are many times during interviews that we aren’t exactly sure
Even though it’s one of the most common interview questions out there, everyone hates being asked, “What is your biggest weakness?” in a job interview. It’s hard enough to show your potential during an interview. How are you supposed to sell yourself to employers when they want you to tell them what’s wrong with you?
When being asked, “How do you like to be managed?” it’s important you have a clear example of the most optimal situation you’d like to be in and be ready with your answer in advance. We’re going to cover why interviewers ask this question, how you might look upon your past to come with a
Are you sick and tired of depending on other people for your career success? Good! The only person in charge of your success is you. If you’re feeling trapped by a job you hate, a bad boss, insulting pay, or all of the above, it’s time you take ownership of your career. But where do
If you are looking to buy an established business, you’ll need to tick numerous boxes before the sale is finalized. Let’s go over the most important ones and ensure you buy a business you can help grow. Understand the Kind of Business You Want to Buy The first step you need to take is to
If you are looking for principal interview questions and answers, we’ve compiled the absolute best. This guide is to be able to help you with your upcoming interview. Being hired as a principal isn’t an easy task. You must spend the time to prepare in advance of your meeting. Be prepared to speak with the
When there’s a company you really want to work for and you’ve applied and applied and you don’t get any results, the first thing I ask is how many informational interviews have you done with people who work at this company? Informational interviews are not job interviews. They are interviews where you are asking that
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