Ideally, looking for a job would be a transparent process. You’d simply apply, interview, and get a yes or no right away. But unfortunately, that’s not how things go. Radio silence, vague responses, ...
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Answers To Describe What You’re Most Excited About At Work
“Describe what you’re most excited about at work” is a unique interview question that many candidates aren’t prepared for. While it might not seem hard to answer from afar, it’s deceptively tricky to ...
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Summary Sunday: Issue 526
Job search is exhausting! Instead of taking a break, try new approaches and strategies. ...
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What Type Of Work Environment Do You Prefer? Answer Tips
“What type of work environment do you prefer?” is a common job interview question that you need to be prepared for. Your answer will be an indication of how well you’ll fit and perform, so ...
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Summary Sunday: Issue #525
The basics of job search haven't changed. But the tools and tech to help you secure a new one have.
When it comes to looking for a new job, you'll want to efficiently use your time, ensure you are ...
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“What Are Your Career Aspirations?” Answer Tips & Examples
Career aspirations are a topic that will come up often during a job interview. But unfortunately, many applicants are not prepared to do this! ...
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Summary Sunday: Issue 524
For those blindsided by a layoff or new to job search, you have some new skills to learn. Technically, we now are all faced with learning a new skill, AI. ...
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“What Obstacles Have You Overcome?” Tips & Examples
“What obstacles have you overcome?” is an interview question that trips up many applicants. But once you know what the interviewer is looking for, it’s actually quite easy to answer. ...
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Summary Sunday: Issue 523
People hire people! This is a simple reminder that your resume or qualifications alone won't help you secure a new job. As unfair as this may seem, your likability and Emotional Intelligence play a ...
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“When Can You Start Working?” 7 Tips For How To Answer
“When can you start working?” is a common question that gets asked in job interviews. But despite this, there’s a lot of misinformation about the right way to approach your answer. ...
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Summary Sunday: Issue #522
Do not read this today or tomorrow. Wait until Tuesday!
Enjoy your long weekend. Do something just for you and unwind! ...
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How To Choose A Career: Tips For Picking The Right Path
Figuring out how to choose a career can be quite intimidating. Even though it’s an incredibly important decision, you’ll often get conflicting advice on how to begin! ...
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Summary Sunday: Issue 521
A job search is filled with unknowns, assumptions, and first-times. But what you should know is that you aren't the only one to experience these situations and there's almost always a work-around or ...
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Tell Me About A Time You Dealt With A Difficult Customer
If you’re applying for a customer-facing job, you need to be prepared to talk about a time when you had to deal with a difficult customer. This interview question provides potential employers with ...
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13 Common Adaptability Interview Questions (With Answers)
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that interview questions about adaptability are incredibly common. Being able to adjust when things change at work is a strikingly valuable skill! ...
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Why Are You Applying For This Position? (Example Answers)
“Why are you applying for this position?” is a straightforward interview question that gives you plenty of room to give a solid answer.
But doing this can be a little tricky. ...
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Summary Sunday: Issue #520
Many of the challenges job seekers face are NOT unique. In other words, job seekers experience similar challenges when it comes to job hunting. ...
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“What Can You Bring To The Company?” Best Sample Answers
It’s not uncommon to be asked “What can you bring to the company?” during a job interview, so it’s essential that you’re prepared with a good answer. ...
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How To Thank Someone For Their Time & Support (Examples)
Thanking someone for their time is not only courteous, but it also makes a great impression.
But it’s not as easy as it seems. ...
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Tell Us About A Time It Was Difficult To Work With Someone
“Tell us about a time when it was difficult to work with someone” is an interview question that you need to be ready for. Your response needs to walk the line between honest and professional, which ...
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Summary Sunday: Issue 519
Job search is overwhelming. There's so much to learn and so many sources of information, it's hard to know who or what to trust. This is why you need critical thinking skills. Ask questions and do a ...
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Where Do You See Yourself In 5 Years? (Top Sample Answers)
“Where do you see yourself in five years?” is a surprisingly common interview question that not many people are ready for. It’s not a question you can answer without some preparation and an ...
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How To Respectfully Decline A Job Offer (Email Examples)
Figuring out how to decline a job offer can be a bit daunting at first. You don’t want to be disrespectful or burn bridges, but you also need to make it clear that you’re no longer interested in the ...
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Summary Sunday: Issue #518
Uncovering a new job often requires some form of networking. Love it or hate it, having conversations with people you know and people you don't know (yet), is going to help your job search efforts in ...
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21 Common Executive Interview Questions (Plus Answers)
To the surprise of many, there are actually a number of executive interview questions that get asked quite frequently. Despite these positions being incredibly important and holding a lot of ...
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Summary Sunday: Issue #517
The basics of searching for a job haven't changed. You need a strong network, a focused resume, and a structured plan. ...
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17 Common Financial Analyst Interview Questions & Answers
Being prepared for common financial analyst interview questions is important if you want to get hired. But interestingly enough, many candidates go into the hiring process without realizing how ...
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Summary Sunday: Issue #516
Everyone is looking for the easiest way to get things done. But easy is not the same as best or most effective. This is true of your job search and managing your career. ...
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6 Steps to Managing Your Job Search
To find your next job you'll need a process. There are six steps to managing your job search you'll want to follow. You'll learn how to create a strategy to help land the right job. ...
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Summary Sunday: Issue #515
There's a lot to think about and know when it comes to conducting a job search. Sometimes we just don't have all the answers or know where to turn. That's why I curate articles for Summary Sunday - to ...
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