Six tips for successfully closing job interviews
First impressions are important. Do you know how to close a job interview in a way that leaves a great impression? Follow these tips. As...
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How To Answer “Where Do You See Yourself in 5 Years?”
“Where do you see yourself in 5 years” is one of the most common interview questions. Here’s how to answer it professionally and...
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Advice From Hiring Managers for Successful Virtual Interviews
A new employer survey reveals how they really feel about remote job interviews. Here’s what bugs them the most and their top tips for...
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3 Things Not To Say in the Job Interview and What To Say Instead
When you want to make a good impression, some words and phrases are more powerful than others. The job interview is one of those times....
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3 Questions You Will Be Asked in Every Job Interview
Job interviews tend to follow fairly predictable patterns. While specific questions related to your profession will vary by industry, the...
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The Most Insidious Job Interview Question
There are many different kinds of job interview questions. Some are straightforward inquiries about your past work experience, and others...
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Job interview checklist – 18 things to do before the interview
When the time comes to wow ’em, refer to our job interview checklist and make sure you do everything on it! Heading to a job interview?...
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The 17 biggest job interview mistakes
Don’t make these 17 major job interview mistakes that could cost your the position, even before the end of the interview. Prepping for a...
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Questions to be ready for in a teaching job interview
So you want to be a teacher? Good call. You have the chance to work with children and young people, share your passion for learning, and...
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When To Mention Your Vacation Plans During a Job Interview
A CareerBeacon reader approached our team with a career dilemma that he was having. He wrote: I was approached by a company to interview...
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Study Finds Employers Can Determine Your Social Status After Just a Few Words
A new study has found that hiring managers are judging you on your social status, which they can accurately determine after hearing you...
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Win the Job Interview in Under 10 Minutes
Most employers make up their minds about candidates within the first few minutes of the interview. So, starting off strong and making the...
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The 10 worst job interview mistakes (study)
A new survey lists the worst job interview mistakes according to 300 hiring managers. UK job site, CV Library – surveyed 300 employers to...
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Starting Off Right: How To Answer the Very First Question in Most Job Interviews
First impressions count. Starting your job interview off on the right note can set you up for a successful meeting, so it’s important to...
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This Is More Important Than Your Education to Hiring Managers
Your level of self confidence is significantly more important to employers than your education. A new survey by TopInterview and Resume...
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How To Write a Thank You Note in Just Four Sentences (With Examples)
Sending a thank-you note to an employer is a smart move. For one thing, it is just good manners to thank someone for taking the time to...
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Surprising New Study Reveals What Employers Really Care About in Job Interviews
The first impression that employers have of you is formed during the first few minutes of the all-important job interview. How you...
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Study: The Best (and Worst) Colours To Wear to a Job Interview
Research collected from surveys of roughly 2,000 job applicants, some who were successfully hired – and many more who were rejected –...
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The One Answer That Is the Correct Response to Many Job Interview Questions
Just last week we discussed how there are basically three pieces of information that an employer needs to know about you by the end of...
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The Three Most Important Pieces of Information To Convey in a Job Interview
You’re going to be asked quite a few questions in your next job interview. On average these meetings last about 45 minutes. They start...
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