Recruiters often ask job seekers about things that seem to have nothing to do with their future work. Simultaneously, the answer to such a question can often depend on whether you will be hired. Here are ten such questions and guidelines on how to answer...
Recently we talked about how sales skills can be handy in your job search – in order to present yourself appropriately. Now let’s look at specific techniques (yes, selling is a whole art, and it has its techniques)....
The conversation by phone or Skype is the first contact with a potential employer. The conversation can be short – just a few clarifying questions and a brief description of the vacancy, then an invitation for an interview at the office. But it can also...
Hiring managers use job interviews to ultimately determine whether they should offer you a job. To glean the information they need to make that decision, they often ask tricky but telling queries like, “What’s your greatest weakness?” and “How do you work under pressure?”...
Pushed off your interview preparation until the last minute? Good news. If done right, you can still be in pretty good shape for tomorrow. Here’s how to prepare for a job interview in less than 24 hours....