You’ve landed that big interview. Are you ready? Most interviews are scheduled during the workday, squeezed in between your everyday work responsibilities. That said, make certain to prepare your thoughts the night before and calm your mind as you head into the appointment. But how to handle those tough interview situations and/or questions? They can come in many different forms. 🤔 As a [...]
Here’s a (relatively) new concept in hiring & recruiting. And with evolving AI technology, the problem might only get worse. The issue is Deepfake Candidates. This sophisticated use of AI technology to impersonate job applicants can lead to costly and damaging consequences for organizations. 💰 Recent insights reveal that hiring a deepfake candidate could cost companies millions, not just in financial terms but [...]
You’ve navigated the interview process (whew) and accepted the offer. Now its notice time. How long should you make that notice period? NewCo wants you to start ASAP but you want to be professional and don’t want to leave your current teammates hanging. Let’s dive into the topic of notice periods and see what’s minimum, what’s appropriate and what is overkill. 💼 According [...]
Have a job interview this week? Let’s revisit the STAR method for interviewing. The STAR technique has proven to be highly effective in evaluating candidates' experiences and skills. So, let's gear up and get prepared for a question that frequently appears in interviews: "Can you give me an example of a time when you faced a challenge at work and how you overcame [...]
💼 Well that interview seemed to go really well! But what happens after the big day? How do you ensure you stay top-of-mind without being too pushy? 🤔 Following up after a job interview is important to the hiring process, and it's important to do it right. Here are four non-annoying ways to follow up after an interview, so you can stand out [...]
We’ve discussed assembling a resume a few times in the last couple months. Now it’s time to (metaphorically) put pen to paper and get that thing polished up. 📄 Hmm. How do we describe our skills, titles, experiences & degrees, especially if we see a job we are particularly interested in? Yes – the temptation could be there to fudge or inflate. There’s [...]
How important is punctuality when it comes to arriving for interviews and following up with potential employers? Super important if you ask me. After digging around I found that being on time seems to be more complex than I could ever have imagined. When I was growing up, Mom had all our clocks 5 minutes fast to help motivate us to be on [...]
Are the days of the wild job market over? According to yesterday’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS), US job openings fell to a three year low in March. The number of people quitting their jobs declined as did the number of layoffs. Is this stability or the beginning of stagnation? Either way, if you’ve decided now is the time to make [...]
Frustrated by the black hole of online job applications? 🌌 Don't let the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and AI stand between you and a great opportunity with a solid company! 🤖💼 Here are some quick tips to increase the odds your resume makes it in front of an actual human: Keywords are Key: Tailor your resume to match the job description. 🎯 Use [...]
So when should you schedule your interview? Which day of the week and/or what time of day? Does it really matter? First let’s consider some numbers and general ideas. According to a study by Accountemps, 61% of CFOs believe that the most productive time for conducting interviews is between 9 and 11 a.m. This early morning slot gives both you and the interviewer [...]