“Before a big interview, most people will spend time to prepare answers for likely interview questions. This is useful and can get you prepared for the basics.” “The trouble is that the interviewer is not looking for answers that are already on your resume, they want to hear something that adds to it.” “You have …
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“A job interview is a two-way street. While you need to use it as an opportunity to convince the employer that you are the best candidate for the job, you also need to be convinced that the job and the company would be a great fit for you.” “So when the tables are turned and …
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“No internship this summer? From building a blog to tutoring, there are lots of ways young people can show their worth.” “Did you want an internship this summer but didn’t land one in time? Or perhaps you simply couldn’t afford to work for free?” “If you’re an undergrad who is eager for professional experience, there …
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“Job seekers, listen up! Your interview doesn’t begin when an employer calls you. It doesn’t begin when you walk into an office. And it certainly doesn’t begin after you’ve done all the talking.” “It likely begins before you even know it, through a simple online search to check out your presence. Essentially, you’re being “interviewed” …
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“Bad job interview? Be sure to learn from it and then move on without further ado, advises Heather McNab. Dwelling on it will only hang over you and kill your confidence. “You certainly don’t want to one bad experience to impact your future interviews too,” says McNab. “Here’s how to learn from a poor performance …
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New research from Jobvite found that “Employees hired through referral are hired 55% faster than those who come from a career site.” “If you are frustrated searching job boards, sending resumes into black holes, and not getting responses from prospective employers, the “The Alumni Networking Solution” will help you.” “What exactly is The Alumni Networking …
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“Since most informational interviews are short — often just 15 or 20 minutes — it’s smart to lead with what’s most relevant to your job search. “Freiberger suggests bringing a list of questions in descending order of importance.” “As for what to avoid asking, he says, “Aside from questions that are ridiculously inappropriate … there …
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