The Five Secret Aspects of a Successful Interview
Did you know that less than 10% of resumes net a personal or telephone interview? That means that for every one-hundred resumes the average career professional sends out, less than ten invitations to interviews occur; and that statistic can be a little discouraging for job seekers. When you are contacted for an interview, it’s important […]
How to Professionally Manage a Probationary Period
After two or more interviews, skill testing and references, being awarded a new role with an organization is exciting, and it can be the start of a whole new chapter in your career. When it comes time to sign the contract and review terms of hire, many candidates are surprised to learn that there is […]
How to Use the S.T.A.R. Technique for a Successful Job Interview
We know that there are essential requirements that make a candidate qualified for a position. A potential hire is evaluated based on education, experience and personal and professional references that validate the quality of work they are capable of accomplishing for an employer. But the S.T.A.R. technique is used to drill down further into the […]
Five Tips to Help You Dress for Success and Ace Your Interview
Can what you wear to an interview really make a difference, when it comes to landing the job you want? Absolutely. Remember that you only have one chance to make a good impression, and the first impression is a visual one. Our team of recruiters has written five tips to help you prepare for your […]
What Recruiters & Employers Really Think About ‘Job Jumping’
Some studies have reported that the estimated cost of recruiting and training a new employee averaged about $4,000 in North America. Every aspect of the recruiting and hiring process from the initial skill assessment to advertising, interviewing and hiring an employee is time a consuming and frequently expensive process. The return on investment for a professional […]
How to Prepare For Interview
Research the Interviewer Prior to an interview, determine the criteria you have for evaluating employers so youknow what you are looking for and can rank what is most important to you in a job. Doyou want to work in a particular industry? How important is training to you? Whatmanagement style do you prefer? Where do […]
Intelligent Questions to Ask the Interviewer
Don’t hesitate to ask questions about a position or company during the interviewprocess; interviewers expect you to ask questions. In fact, candidates who do not askquestions are often eliminated from consideration. Make sure that your questions indicate that you have done your homework and knowa great deal about the position and company. The following are […]
10 Tips for Surviving the Telephone Interview
More and more employers are using phone interviews to determine who gets through the door for a face to face meeting, according to Jerry Weinger, chairman of BernardHaldane Associates, a career management firm. “Applicants need to realize just how important that phone call can be”, says Weinger. Arecent poll found that one fourth of all job hunters […]
50 Questions Companies Frequently Ask
Most questions can be slotted into one of three categories. They are: Questions that show you can do the job. These relate to skills, education andexperience. Examples: Why should I hire you? Why do you want to work here? Which subjectin school did you like best and why? Questions that show you will do the job. […]
