Job Search & Interview

When you prepare for a job interview, you likely will read up on the company, your interviewers and any other subject that will help. But you should also be prepared for your prospective employer to ask you to complete work assignments during…

“Work for a cause, not for applause. Live life to express, not to impress.Don’t strive to make your presence noticed, just make your absence felt.”–Unknown Excessive absenteeism affects the workplace. From the employer’s perspective, absenteeism causes losses in profits and productivity, as…

Interviewer: “Where do you see yourself in 5 years?”Me: “In your chair, but asking better questions.”–Internet interview meme During a job search, you may encounter companies that interview with no intention of hiring you. A sham interview can be conducted in bad faith by legitimate…

If you are considering jumping into the job market, you want to impress prospective employers. This is why you should think twice about telling them you are looking for new challenges. The truth is, there are many reasons people leave their…

When you are preparing for an interview with a Japanese employer, you may be curious about what to expect. You may even worry that it may be startlingly different from the interviews you are used to in the United States.…

At some point, you may decide that you would like to try your hand at a career change. You may do this after spending several decades in the workforce. This process can be challenging if you do not have any…

Job applicants often hear stories about other people getting job offers without having a “proper” interview. Furthermore, they hear stories about people getting a job offer without interview meetings at all. They wonder if it’s true or just an exaggeration. These are…

Before we get into what to expect during your interview with HR after interview with hiring manager, let’s take a step back. Congratulations. Your résumé and cover letter impressed the the busy hiring manager, and you have been called in for your…

The interviewing process can be extensive, and it can involve several interviews. The HR interview is the one that draws the most attention and incites the most concern in applicants. Some people are asking the question, “Is HR interview a…

Listing two job titles at the same time for the same company on the same résumé could be warranted when: The advantages of listing two job titles at the same time can demonstrate: The best way to list two job titles at the same time on…