Today we are going to go over the job interview question, "how do you deal with difficult customers?" If you are interviewing for a position like restaurant server or retail clerk, chances are, you will be asked this question. No one likes mean and unhappy customers, but you will probably deal with them no matter [...]
Applying to jobs can get a little repetitive, especially if you’ve been searching for awhile. One of the worst habits you can get into is to not closely look over every single application before you actually submit it. Each application is important and time should really be spent making sure you’ve done everything you can [...]
Every type of employment event gives you the opportunity to learn about a specific company, make personal connections with prospective employers and even get your foot in the door of a new career. With all of the wonderful prospects job fairs and general hiring events provide, it's important for you to make the best impression [...]
You may be assuming you will have a job this summer and will probably wait until after school gets out for the year before you start your search. Think again. Our research tells us that employers have already started their search for summer employees. In fact, the majority of summer hiring will be completed by [...]
The last semester of senior year can be the hardest of a student's career. As the semester winds down the pressure of graduation begins to set in, and so do the symptoms of senioritis. Although many students believe senioritis is a myth, the truth is senioritis is an illness that can get a hold of [...]
The Affordable Care Act is close to 2,500 pages long - and not a very entertaining read. If, like most of us, you don’t have the time to examine the entire document, you’re probably wondering whether your healthcare bills are going to increase. Arguments have been made on both sides, but because of a number [...]
Today we're going to tackle how to answer the job interview question, "Why do you want to leave?" This question can be pretty awkward, and if you're not prepared you run the risk of embarrassingly answering: "ummm uh well you see I ..." Answers to avoid: You don't want to scare the employer away by [...]
Victoria asked us on YouTube how to answer the job interview question "What annoys you?" Well Victoria, I'm glad you asked. The employer is asking you this to make sure you are a good fit for this position. Answers to avoid: I hate picky customers. I mean, just make up your mind already. Seriously, they [...]
Picture this: You’ve worked hard on your application. You’ve double- and triple-checked for spelling errors and you know you are a perfect fit for this job. You’ve followed up on your application and made such a great impression that the employer decides they want to call you in for an interview. You are checking your [...]
You did it. All the spell checking and re-wording you did on your applications paid off and you got called in for a job interview! It’s prep time. You’ve heard all about researching the company and you’ve been practicing common interview questions and answers so you’ll be prepared for your time to shine. But, have [...]