For most people, job searching entails some rejection. You send in a resume and receive no response. You go to an interview and don’t get a callback. You go to another interview and get ghosted. But, knowing it can happen doesn’t lessen the sting. It’s normal to feel disappointed when an opportunity doesn’t pan out,…
Not too long ago, I interviewed at a company that I was really excited about working at—because at the time, I was noticing signs around my current office that I might be unemployed very soon. And as a result, I wanted to hear the words “you’re hired” so badly that I ended up pestering the…
You arrive to your interview prepared with a list of questions to ask the hiring manager. But, when he answers them, you only feel more confused. That’s because common answers could be interpreted different ways. And, depending on what the interviewer really means, this company may—or may not—be the right fit for you. 1. “We…
After you’ve survived day one in a new job, you’re next task is to make sure you become a valuable member of the team. Get off on the right foot and it’s going to be peaches and cream – foul it up and you could find yourself back on the job market sooner than you…
What Halloween Can Teach Employers About Recruitment Accompanied by gloomy nights and a supernatural chill, Halloween will soon be here to darken our doors and illuminate the occasional jack o’lantern. With the 9 to 5 zombies beginning to loosen their ties, it can be tempting to hide away under the blanket until first…