interview questions

interview questions

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. […]

How to Answer: Why Are You Changing Careers?

2021-09-23T11:28:01-04:00Acing the Interview, How To, Resources for Job Seekers|

If you’ve been in the workforce long enough to grow a network, you’ve probably noticed something. As you talk to more professionals, it seems that most people no longer work in the industry where their careers began. This is something that can occur for a few different reasons. For some workers, they simply receive a better offer in a different industry. Others grow tired of the same type of work and want to branch out. Or perhaps they discover a passion they never previously knew existed. No matter the case, it’s not uncommon to switch careers. However, it can be [...]

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? […]

Resume Gaps: Fighting the Battle

2021-05-06T11:35:01-04:00General Job Search Advice, Resumes & Cover Letters|

Explaining an employment gap in your resume can be extremely challenging. It’s something that may raise flags to employers, so you will almost always be questioned about it. Whatever the reason for your absence from the workforce, a potential employer will typically want an explanation. While a gap in employment isn’t great to have on your resume, it’s certainly not a deal-breaker. It’s just important that you approach it correctly, and we’ll explain the best way below. […]

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 [...]

Virtual Career Fairs: A Guide

2021-03-30T08:46:43-04:00Networking, Pandemic, Resources for Job Seekers|

A Career fair is an event in which employers, recruiters, and universities provide information and opportunities to job seekers. Job seekers attend career fairs intending to meet new companies and potential co-workers, speak about upcoming opportunities, fill out resumes and applications and, ask questions regarding their industry. Career fairs have always been a big deal, and can definitely spark some nerves for those who have never attended one or are really trying to get their foot in the door. With all of the change in our world due to COVID-19, A large majority of career fairs are now being held [...]

Answer “Why Are You Looking for a New Job?”

2021-01-21T11:07:40-05:00Acing the Interview, General Job Search Advice, How To|

Preparing for a job interview can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. It is always a good idea to prepare some potential questions and answers beforehand. If you are already employed at a different company, the interviewer will likely ask “Why are you looking for a new job?”.  […]

A Guide to Outplacement Services

2020-12-24T10:34:17-05:00General Job Search Advice, Job Efficiency, Networking, Resources for Job Seekers, Resumes & Cover Letters|

What is Outplacement? Outplacement services have become a rapidly growing and almost required part of every company. An outplacement service helps a terminated employee transition into a new job by guiding them through the job search. Employers typically have this in play for when they are forced to make cuts. There are many different types of outplacement services with different options. Some are as cheap as $750/employee but others range into the thousands. If a company has an outplacement service, it should be mentioned in the severance package. So what’s that? A severance package is an agreement made at the [...]

Negotiating Salary: Get What You Deserve

2020-12-01T10:08:39-05:00Acing the Interview, General Job Search Advice, Job Efficiency, Pandemic, Resources for Job Seekers|

Negotiating salary can not only be uncomfortable, but nerve-wracking as well. Many worry that if they ask for the salary they want straight off the bat, it could affect their chances of getting the job. This leads people to undermine the salary they truly deserve and oftentimes lowball it. Lowballing is just as bad as asking for too much and not getting the job, because you may end up stuck wondering “did my employer just get a bargain off me?” To prevent this kind of thing from happening while still being professional, there are some key things to do while [...]

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