Job Search & Interview

One of the most common concerns for job seekers who have been laid off is how to address the critical question “Should you tell the interviewer you were laid off?” during the interview. The decision to discuss your layoff during…

We’ve all been there: You’ve had an interview, or perhaps even went through to the final round of interviews, and now you’re wondering whether you got the job. While a job offer or a job rejection may sometimes come as…

It is difficult to come to terms with a job rejection, especially if you were short-listed and have passed several rounds of interviews. It’s only natural that you had your hopes up, so being rejected can feel like your world…

Whether you’re an entry-level industry applicant, a prospective part-time worker or an established employee switching companies, interviews are always unpredictable. They can get pretty strange, too. Sometimes, these uncommon and weird interview questions don’t seem to be related to a…

Sending a “thank you” email after a work interview is a courteous act and a smart way to keep your name fresh in your potential employer’s mind. However, not all recipients read those communications, let alone respond to them. Thus,…

Potential employers want to verify previous work experience, skills, and credentials of applicants before making job offers. Part of the way they do this is to ask for three references who are familiar with applicants’ work and abilities. Many job…

As job candidates complete interviews for positions, it is common for them to send a thank you note. But do you know the proper response to interview thank you email? Do you have to respond to the candidate? The short answer…

When you’re looking for a job, it takes persistence, effort, and confidence. You need to be able to state what you’re good at and why you’re the right person for the job. However, if you don’t get the job, there…

So, you sailed through your first interview and have just received an email from the company inviting you to a 2-hour second interview. Congratulations! Making it through to the second round of interviews means that a company thinks that you’re…