Diane asks: “When I’m asked “Why do you want to work here?” the truth is “because I am unemployed and I really need money, I’ll take almost any job at this point.” How do I answer that with out it sounding like I’m putting the job down or desperate? I am desperate, but I’m not [...]
Lori asks: “I was fired for performance issues and was wondering how I could downplay this. When I am interviewing for a position the question arises as to why I left my last position. I normally say that I was terminated and I don’t go into the specifics with the interviewer. When they ask me [...]
First impressions last forever. They’re the reason that real estate agents tout the importance of a home’s curb appeal and why women apply makeup before a night out with friends. First impressions and how you dress in your job interview can make all the difference in the eyes of the hiring manager. 80% of hiring [...]
When you look good, you feel good. Dressing well can equip you to take on almost anything, even a last-minute job interview. So how do you make sure you’re a fashion do and not a fashion don’t? Pay extra attention to how you dress – from the bottom up. Think you can’t afford to shell out [...]
You’ve finally scored a job interview. You prepare, practice and feel confident about your chances. But you’re not home free just yet – here are five interview mistakes that will completely blow your chances of getting a new job. 1. Be rude Many hiring managers take notice of how you treat people, (especially support staff). Being polite to [...]
Job interviews can be stressful, but it’s always easier if you’re prepared. Below, we’ve presented some typical job interview questions and tips on answering them. “Why did you leave your last job?” Translation: “Are the problems from your last job going to be an issue here?” Although it might be tempting if you had a bad experience, [...]
So you got the call–they want you to come in for a job interview. Yesss! This is your chance to grab the job. Here’s a checklist of ten things to do before you arrive at your job interview. A few days before the interview, you should: Research the company Look online to get a feel for who [...]
Be sure you’ve got these interview essentials before you walk out the door! 1. Resume Not every person has a resume, and not every position needs one. But it never hurts to print off a copy for yourself and for each person you’re interviewing with. If you don’t have a resume, print your Snagajob profile. Just [...]
No matter what the circumstances, no one wants to feel rejected or unwanted. Other than a terrible first date, there isn’t much worse than building yourself up for the thrill of starting a new job, only to be told by an employer that they aren’t going to hire you. They might give you official notice [...]
You have an awesome personality, perfect resume and all the right skills for the job. But none of it matters if you don’t make a great impression in the first five seconds of your job interview. Before the first interview question – even before you smile and shake hands – your potential employer may have [...]
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