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What’s Off-Limits? Understanding Illegal Interview Questions

2025-06-16T10:57:31-04:00Behind the Scenes, General Job Search Advice, General News|

Job Interviews are common practice and one of the most critical components of any hiring process. Yet, hiring managers will often take freedom with the interview process and the questions they ask. Unknowingly (or often knowingly) hiring managers will ask interviewees illegal questions. According to a survey conducted in April, 32% of hiring managers admit they knowingly ask illegal questions. There are a variety of reasons that prompt such questions, however, asking an interviewee personal characteristic questions may be viewed as discrimination, as defined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.  Furthermore, questions like these often [...]

How to Answer “Why Do You Want to Work Here?” In an Interview

2022-01-25T08:10:52-05:00Acing the Interview|

Interviews are put in place not only for a company to determine if you have the right skills for a job, but to further understand your knowledge, expertise, and what type of employee you are. One of the most common interview questions that are asked, is “why do you want to work here?”. Companies will ask this question to know your intentions, your preparedness, and to determine whether and why you would be a good fit. Here’s how to answer. […]

Innovative Recruiting Strategies 

2021-08-04T10:21:15-04:00All About Recruiters, Behind the Scenes|

The world of recruiting continues to see huge changes, from the candidate side of things to the interview process and even new technological advances changing the ways talent is sourced. Being that it's a candidate-driven market, it's important you stand out and stay ahead of any industry changes. If you're thinking of new ways to make your brand stand out and attract top talent, here are some creative tactics you can incorporate into your recruitment strategy. Curate In-Person Events & Experiences Live recruiting events are a great way for your team to get to know candidates in a less formal setting. To get started, [...]

How to Weigh Multiple Job Offers 

2021-06-30T12:49:47-04:00General Job Search Advice, How To, Resources for Job Seekers|

Being offered a job after a long search for employment is always exciting, let alone being offered more than one. However, things can be stressful if you are unsure which option is the “right” one. There are a lot of factors to consider such as salary, flexibility and PTO, benefits, and the overall environment of the organization. Don’t stress too much though, this is a good problem to have and there are a ton of ways to compare multiple job offers. After utilizing these tips and considering every aspect, you will be able to decide which offer is the best [...]

When Do Employers Use References?

2021-06-30T12:29:26-04:00Acing the Interview, Networking, Resources for Job Seekers|

Although your resume holds a lot of weight when applying to a new position, you also need previous references who will attest to who you are as an employee. Putting in the extra time and effort to select and provide references is imperative. But when do companies conduct the reference checks? […]

How to Streamline the Hiring Process

2021-06-30T12:44:45-04:00All About Recruiters, General News, How To, Services|

Job seekers aren’t the only ones who feel the pain of long and tedious hiring processes. Employers deal with their share of stress, posting numerous job descriptions, reading through piles of resumes, and scheduling dozens of interviews. Especially when hiring multiple positions or roles at a time, having an effective system can eliminate a lot of stress. There are a handful of steps you can implement in your hiring process to make things run not only smoother but faster. […]

What is a Phone Screen?

2021-05-04T14:42:08-04:00General Job Search Advice, Resources for Job Seekers, Resumes & Cover Letters|

So what exactly happens after you submit your application materials to a job? How long until you hear back? When will you know if you’re chosen for an interview? Well in many recruitment processes, employers narrow down the applicant pool before scheduling interviews by conducting phone screens. Not to be confused with a phone interview, phone screens occur after employers and hiring managers have reviewed resumes and cover letters. Typically, those who appear to be qualified for the position will be phone screened and potentially invited to schedule an interview later on. So while it’s not a guaranteed interview, it’s [...]

Writing a Letter of Interest 

2021-04-29T08:44:54-04:00General Job Search Advice, Job Efficiency, Networking, Resumes & Cover Letters|

You’ve been eyeing a particular company for quite some time with great interest and would give just about anything to work there. But, they have no positions open for application. Where do you go from here?  Sure, you could wait until they do have a job opening, and apply with one hundred other people. Or, you can be proactive and reach out to the company on your own with a letter of interest.   […]

How to Leave a Job Professionally

2021-02-04T10:24:20-05:00Behind the Scenes, General Job Search Advice, General News|

Many people make the choice to leave their current job on a daily basis. This isn’t something that should be frowned upon, as long as it is done in a professional manner. Poor work-life balance, a need for more money, lack of opportunity for growth, and overall better offers are all valid reasons to leave a job. Whether you’re feeling guilty about leaving or simply despise your job, you still need to pull it together and give notice in a professional and respectable way. It’s never a good idea to burn bridges with former bosses or colleagues, especially when staying [...]

Why Use a Recruiting Agency?

2021-01-28T11:48:47-05:00All About Recruiters, General Job Search Advice, General News|

Recruiting and staffing companies have become more and more popular over the years. To be successful, businesses need talented, skilled employees who fit their vision.   Recruiting agencies help to achieve just this. Recruiting and staffing agencies also tend to ensure that money isn’t wasted on bad hires. It’s expensive to onboard just one employee, so it’s super important to make sure it’s the right fit. No one wants to waste weeks on a candidate that will fall through or spend money on hiring and training a candidate who will soon after have to exit.    If you’re unsure about using a [...]

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