Among the things employees like to try to glean from an interview with a new company is how healthy that company’s culture is. It’s not an easy thing to determine by spending half an hour in an office, nor is it the kind of thing you necessarily can take a hiring manager’s word for. Who … Read full-story
There’s nobody better suited to judge a particular company’s interview process than employees who have been through it. Not only have they been asked the questions new prospective hires will be asked, they’ve also now seen how the realities of the job sync up with the impressions they were given of their role during the … Read full-story
Writing a resume requires discipline. After all, one page isn’t very much when it comes to recapping your career, especially when you’re no longer an entry-level employee with one job under your belt. If you’re looking for a new job, it’s important to remember that a resume should act more like a highlight reel than a deep … Read full-story
Recruiters still aren’t the most popular way to find jobs, but men rely on them more than women, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. The data shows that men were more likely to use a recruiter than women (22% of men vs. 15% of women). Another difference is that 39% of women were … Read full-story
“Tell me about yourself.” It’s a simple request in theory, but it’s almost too open-ended for comfort. Do you start at the beginning? How much do you leave in? When can you stop talking? While no two job interviews are the same, this is a question job seekers can come to expect in pretty any interview, so it’s best to brush up. … Read full-story
The labor market is tight right now: with unemployment at historic lows, it’s an employees’ market, which means employers have to work extra hard to attract new talent into their ranks. That’s why employers can no longer afford to be disorganized, slow or uninspired when it comes to job interviews. The job interview is often … Read full-story
Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google and Microsoft are known for asking rigorous interview questions designed to bring in the brightest thinkers, but each has its own way of conducting the interview process overall. Reviews left by employees via Comparably highlight the following: — Apple: “Expect to be turned away a few times. Getting hired is an … Read full-story
We’re living in a time of great technological change, but that hasn’t changed the way people get interviews. According to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably, 34% of people say they got their first interview for their current job by applying online and 26% say they got it through a referral. The next … Read full-story
