We all know how nerve-wracking a job interview can be. It can be so important for the interviewee, and yet can seem so off-hand to the interviewer (who has to do ten of them today.) You’ll go home after the interview and replay every little moment and secondary hesitation and twitcn in your head. You’ll … Read full-story
Getting that initial job interview is a win all on its own. Presenting yourself as a stranger and raising enough interest in your talent to be asked to an interview means you know how to present yourself as a viable candidate to a company with a spot to fill. But how did that first interview … Read full-story
Despite the strong sense that networking with people in your industry is the best way to land a new job, most people seem to be have gotten their first interview for their current job via online applications. This should ease the worries of those lacking networking skills, and also alert veteran job seekers that a … Read full-story
For most people, filling out an online application or getting a referral are the best ways of getting an interview. 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 most … Read full-story
Cover letters are often a job candidate’s least favorite part of the application process. Having to put together a coherent letter that sells you without coming across as arrogant is a delicate walk, and what makes it even more daunting is that, in many cases, the name of the person you’re addressing is a big fat … Read full-story
Interviews can be stressful. Nerves alone can cause you to answer questions in ways you might regret. That’s why it’s important to prepare. As you do your homework on the company, using sites such as Comparably to educate yourself about the company and the salary you can expect to earn, spend some time thinking about how you’ll respond … Read full-story
Culture, when done right, should be palpable in every part of a company’s processes, including in their hiring and onboarding. But according to a recent survey, more than 1 in 4 people say the interview process for their current job didn’t fully convey the culture at the company. Thirty-percent of women and 27% of men responded … Read full-story
