Some interview mistakes are common sense, but some mistakes aren’t always obvious. Treat this Independence University infographic as a refreshing recap of the interview essentials, such as: not lying during an interview, showing enthusiasm for the job you’re interviewing for, and don’t fumble your answers. I’m not trying to tell you how to live your life, but…
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Employee experience can seriously impact your bottom line. The Employer Brand Index gives you insight into what talent really thinks about your company.
As a younger job seeker, if you want to interview at a higher level, you must approach your interactions with hiring managers in a methodical, mature manner. Part of this means understanding persuasion techniques as well as changing your pre-interviewing preparation habits. Here is what our recruiters suggest: 1. Understand the difference between informative and emotional…
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The Future is Blurry!
I recently did a mini survey of companies to try and determine how clear, or otherwise, they are about their vision and their mission. Interesting exercise I can tell you! A number of things were clear from the responses but if I had to pick three key points they would be: There is a definite…
The goal of building your resume is to stand out from other potential candidates for the job you want. You don’t want to be just another document in the pile, however some have already tried to go all in and risk everything by lying. Another hazardous way to stand out is to write funny lines on…
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How to Become an Employer Magnet
Wouldn’t you prefer to have employers seek you out or have jobs come to you? This may be possible if… you create an online career portfolio today! The Logic Behind the Magnet Theory Consider how companies, large and small, and recruiters search for talent. The first steps usually involve tapping their current network, people they…
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How to Read Someone’s Eye Movements
When I’m buying my horrible morning coffee at Starbucks, I can usually tell how much the barista hates me by her eye movements. The rolling of the eyes, the blank, soulless expression full of hate, she resents that I get my daily coffee fix and I have to communicate with her. If you’re like me and…
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How to Become a Powerful Connector
As much as I love connecting and networking with people, there is an undeniable feeling of impurity that can arise at networking events. It’s the feeling that someone wants to talk to you because of who you may know, not for who you are. There is no doubt that networking is one of the most effective ways…
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Why Your Resume is Like a Burger
If you think a big, messy burger has as much in common with a professional, neat resume as a one-off assignment with a full-time job contract, you are about to change your mind. Fresh ingredients, ideal proportions and careful preparation are key in creating a burger that will satisfy even the most demanding palate. Similarly,…
Job searching in a tough market is a daunting and tedious process. Not everyone was given the chance that they’ve wanted for their career. More often than not, every applicant finds more failure over success in each position they applied for. During the job hunt course, the applicant has to go through a series of…