Interview Tips: How to Impress Recruiters and Hiring Managers (Hint: Each Strategy is Different!)
Why You Shouldn’t Interview the Same Way Twice A client once told me, “I don’t understand. I answered every question well, but I still didn’t get the job.” As we talked through the interview, the problem became obvious. She gave the same interview to three different audiences. The recruiter. The hiring manager. The team. Here’s […]
How Can You Get a Job Interview when 600 People Have Already Applied?
He applied within 48 hours of the job posting. He never heard back. A week later, he saw the role reposted with “We are no longer accepting applications” quietly added to the bottom. Curious and understandably annoyed, he reached out to a recruiter he knew. The recruiter’s response? “We had over 300 applicants in the […]
To Include Or Not To Include: Where and How to Talk About Your Side Hustle if You’re Job-Hunting
A client started a side hustle as a Health Coach and wondered if she should include that information on her resume and LinkedIn. For context, she’s been Technical Project Manager at various unrelated businesses, from a State office to a data center provider. At the core of this question is strategy and cost-benefit tradeoff. Let’s […]
From Entrepreneur to Employee: Mastering the Corporate Transition by Showcasing Your Unique Value
Hey Entrepreneur, Have you been job-shopping to re-enter a more traditional (i.e., corporate) workplace? Then you’ve probably run into pushback about employers looking for employees, not other employers. While entrepreneurship is generally associated with innovation, bravery, risk-taking, problem-solving, and wearing many hats, for those who will have to work with the individual they hire, other […]
Research Your Job-Hunting Questions on Quora
I don’t know how I ended up with all these Quora updates in my inbox, but I’m glad I did. Why? Because I think there’s useful information over there for you, job hunter! Heck, I’m even learning some things! It seems many recruiters use Quora and are happy to share their thoughts and opinions. Here […]
Entrepreneurs Entering the Corporate World: How to Tackle the Elephants
Entrepreneurship is hard. It requires a great deal of hard and soft skills. Titanium resolve. Dogged tenacity. Unwavering faith. At first glance, it makes sense to create a resume that screams, “Hey! I’m an entrepreneur!” Think of all the good things you get from an entrepreneur! But there are a few big red flags that […]
How to Nail a “Stay Interview”
With a large number of employees changing careers, employers are scrambling to find ways to cope. Some solutions they’ve kicked around are signing bonuses, lowering qualifications, inviting former employees to return, and devising a better understanding of the reasons that make people want to stay. Today, I’m talking about the latter – the stay interview, […]
Job Interview Tips: “What are your weaknesses?”
One of the most common behavioral questions asked in a job interview is, “What are your weaknesses?” If this question causes you to find a new weakness in your knees, don’t fret. You’re not alone! But, by the time you’re done reading these job interview tips, you’ll answer this question like a pro. Be a […]
What to Do When Your Zoom Interview Goes Sideways
There are many articles about how to conduct successful Zoom video interviews. The most common advice includes: Test your technology beforehand to ensure your camera, microphone, and chat software are working harmoniously. Show up early for the actual meeting to ensure everything is working right and show respect for the person interviewing you. Sit in […]
Do you need advice on how to dress to impress for a virtual job interview? Read now!
Though it can be seen as a small detail, especially in the age of virtual interviews, what you choose to wear for a job interview plays a big part in how the interviewers feel about you. During these difficult times, virtual job interviews may be the new norm, but what you wear remains just as […]