Posts Tagged ‘Interview advice’
Acing the Interview: How to Answer When Asked about Experience You Lack
You’ve finally landed the interview, you’re excited about the role, and then the interviewer asks, “Do you have experience with ______?” And it’s admittedly an area that you’ve never worked in or trained on. What do you say? Do you tell the employer no, you don’t have the experience, and risk losing the offer? Or,…
Learn MoreThe Ultimate Guide to Informational Interviews Everything you need to know to get, prepare for, and complete successful informational interviews
What if you could get “inside information” about a company you’re interested in working for, or about a specific job you’re applying for? If you’re thinking about changing careers, talking to someone who does the job you’re interested in can give you insight into what you will—and will not—like about your desired job. For someone…
Learn MoreTips for Beating Interview Anxiety
There’s nothing like an interview to throw an otherwise calm and collected individual off their game. Being interrogated by someone who holds the power to either give you a job or send you home empty-handed can be intimidating. And, of course, when a person is intimidated, they typically underperform. Cognition can be confusing, jitters can…
Learn MoreDoing Research to Ace an Interview
When you go into an interview, you probably feel pretty confident that you know your own job history and skill set. Of course, you’re nervous—everybody is—but you at least have the information about yourself at your fingertips. But what’s a way to help ease some of your nerves even more? Build up your confidence about…
Learn MoreRecruiters Expose the Social Media Red Flags Keeping You From Interviews
In the 21st century, it’s no surprise that the topic of social media and employers is one that comes up frequently. Many job seekers wonder—can employers look at your social media? They sure can. But do they? They absolutely do. And why do employers check your social media? It’s just a good way to assess…
Learn MoreHow to Use Your Interview to Check Out the Company’s Culture
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Guest Post By Mark Feffer When talking to a prospective employer, you’re obviously thinking about how the job’s pay and benefits align with your skills and experience. But at the same time, you should be considering how well you’ll fit into the company’s culture. After all, you’re going to spend an awful lot of time…
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