Leaving a job on less-than favorable terms sometimes results in feeling defeated, depleted and awkward. Worse yet, it’s difficult to discern how to discuss why we left a previous employer once we land an interview. Whether you were let-go, resigned with less than two weeks’ notice, or got burned out and quit, have faith—you can…
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Four Ways to Bounce Back from a Bad Job Interview
Have you ever left a job interview with a gut feeling that you completely blew it? Most people have and the natural response is a tall order of feelings of frustration, shame, disappointment and sometimes even—depression. Walking away to wallow and wish things had gone differently won’t benefit anyone. Instead, follow these four ways to…
Five Phone Interview Questions Candidates Can Count On
Considering the costs of traditional onboarding, many organizations are opting first for phone interviews. Here are five questions candidates can count on. How does this position align with your long-term career goals? This question is frequently asked not only so that the candidate can explain how the role fits into career goals, but also to determine…
Three Strikes, You’re Out—Top Interview Deal-Breakers
This spring, nearly three million college students will graduate with an associate or bachelor’s degree. As many of these graduates embark on their professional careers, it’s critical that they perform at their very best during job interviews. Here are three deal-breakers to avoid at all costs according to expert Human Resource leaders. Trash-talking. Many Human…