What Happens If You have a Negative Experience With a Past Employer?

2020-05-29T16:56:00-04:00Acing the Interview|

Being laid off can be due to lack of performance, a specific situation, overstaffing, or simply personal differences. Regardless, if the situation went sour – you want to be honest with future companies on your experience. But negatively talking about a past employer during an interview will do you more harm than good. Here’s why. […]

Preparing for a Phone or FaceTime Interview

2020-03-16T14:50:56-04:00Acing the Interview|

If you are conducting your job search during this time, especially with the environment we are in right now, a phone interview or FaceTime interview may be the only option being offered. Luckily, these types of interviews are extremely convenient. You can do the interview anywhere and you don’t have to commute or physically go to an office. Which makes it essential that you prepare properly beforehand. Here’s how. […]

Link Roundup: Long Distant Job Search Tips

2020-03-06T10:19:41-05:00Acing the Interview, General Job Search Advice, Link Roundups|

If you’re looking to conduct a long-distance job search, you’ll want to be prepared before you begin. Is there a specific city you are interested in moving to? Are you flexible with the location? Have you researched the area to determine what your financial situation will be? Is there a specific timeframe you would like to relocate? We’ve compiled a list to help! […]

Link Roundup: The Deal with Illegal Interview Questions

2020-02-07T14:19:02-05:00Acing the Interview, All About Recruiters, Behind the Scenes, General Job Search Advice, Link Roundups|

Because the interview is a critical part of the hiring process, the questions that are asked should assist you in determining if the candidate and the position are a good match. However, there are certain questions that are irrelevant to the decision-making process and are considered illegal. Find out what inappropriate and illegal questions to avoid, and what to ask instead. […]

How to Determine, And Answer “What Type of Work Environment Do You Work Best In?”

2020-01-16T13:54:23-05:00Acing the Interview, Behind the Scenes, General Job Search Advice, Resources for Job Seekers|

When looking for a job, ensuring that the position is right for you, is just as important as the company wanting to hire you. Aside from determining whether the company culture would be a good fit – you should also consider the work environment. From flexible to structured, collaborative to independent – each environment type can determine whether you would enjoy the position, or leave feeling burned out daily.  Here are some ways to determine what type of environment you’d prefer, and how to answer that question in an interview. Check it out! […]

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