You’re in the middle of a big job interview, and things aren’t exactly going as planned. Despite spending hours preparing, you’re totally tanking. When this happens, it’s easy to mentally pack up and declare the interview a bust — but it’s not over yet. You’re an amazing candidate with so much to offer, so here’s [...]
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When you are contacted for a second interview, that indicates you’ve moved from a qualified candidate to a top contender. While first interviews assess whether you have the necessary skills and experience to perform the job duties, the second interview tends to go more in-depth, so hiring managers can evaluate your likelihood of success in [...]
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As extended unemployment benefits continue to wane and people begin re-entering the workforce, employers may discover that finding top talent is like finding a needle…
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We typically think of job interviews as a way for employers to interrogate potential employees, a step in the process companies use to winnow down the candidates for a particular position. And, of course, that’s part of the process – maybe even the largest part. But an interview should also provide the opposite opportunity. A [...]
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Video interviews are the new standard for interviewing job candidates. A recent report showed that among talent acquisition teams: 84% are accommodating remote processes and…
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Bad hires can generally be traced back to an ineffective interview. Obviously, as a hiring manager, it’s certainly not your intention. Still, it can be challenging to figure out the right questions to ask that will actually uncover information that is predictive of a candidate’s likely success in the role. Switch up your strategy with [...]
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A job interview feels like a conclusion, like a concert at the end of a long, tedious rehearsal schedule. But that’s not quite true. The interview doesn’t close off the recruitment process. Rather, you can still take steps to follow up after the meeting and improve your chances of landing the position. Can you make [...]
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You spend a lot of time crafting the perfect interview questions. But as much effort and research as you put into the process, you might learn as much about a candidate from a simple response to a seemingly innocuous offer. "Do you want a glass of water?" On the surface, it seems like common courtesy. [...]
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It’s like the final boss of the job search video game: the dreaded “what’s your biggest weakness” question. It’s the kind of query that keeps you up the night before. However, it doesn’t have to be an anxiety-inducing interview-killer. There are creative ways to turn the question to your advantage. The “biggest weakness” question doesn’t [...]
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The fact that you got through the first interview felt nerve-wracking and thrilling enough, and now you discover you’ve made it to the next level, the coveted second interview. How do you prepare for this one differently than you did for the first? How do the expectations differ? Specifics. The first interview tends toward more [...]
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June 7, 2022
