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The CareerBeacon Team
4 min read
21 Ways To Boost Your Self-Confidence on the Morning of the Job Interview
Self-confidence is key to advancing your career, landing the jobs you want, and acing job interviews. But, of course, we don’t always...


The CareerBeacon Team
2 min read
The Formula for Answering Any Job Interview Question Like a Star
Some of the most revealing questions employers will ask you in a job interview are the ones about your past work experience and...


The CareerBeacon Team
3 min read
7 Tips for Acing Your Video Job Interview
Video job interviews are quite common these days. And though they aren’t actually that different from in-person interviews, they do feel...


The CareerBeacon Team
2 min read
Five Things To Do Before Leaving Your Job Interview
Before you walk out the door after interviewing with a potential employer, make sure you have made the most of the opportunity. There are...


The CareerBeacon Team
3 min read
How To Answer “Why Do You Want This Job?”
One of the most common job interview questions is also one of the simplest. And that makes it also one of the most difficult to answer...


The CareerBeacon Team
4 min read
12 Ways To Stand Out in the Job Interview and Make Yourself Memorable
Most large companies are going to get a lot of applications for most jobs. They’re also going to interview a lot of people. And after a...


The CareerBeacon Team
2 min read
How To Interview for a Job After Being Fired
A CareerBeacon reader wrote in for some advice on her career dilemma. She was recently fired from her job, and she is afraid the...


The CareerBeacon Team
3 min read
The Top Strengths Hiring Managers Are Looking for in Job Candidates
During the job interview, the hiring manager is going to ask you about your strengths and weaknesses. We’ve discussed in the past how to...


The CareerBeacon Team
3 min read
22 Questions To Ask in a Job Interview
You have to ask questions during the job interview. The interviewer is going to expect this and is going to ask you if you have any...


The CareerBeacon Team
2 min read
The Worst Words or Phrases To Use in Job Interviews (According to Hiring Managers)
Employers will be evaluating more than just your answers to job interview questions, they will also be judging you on your choice of...


The CareerBeacon Team
3 min read
Job Interview Questions You Didn’t Realize Were Job Interview Questions
When you are meeting with a potential employer to discuss your candidacy, your job interview begins before you sit down in the meeting...


The CareerBeacon Team
2 min read
Three Signs You Aced Your Interview (but Keep Up Your Job Search Anyway)
Time seems to slow down when you’re waiting for an important phone call that’s taking forever to come through. This is particularly true...


The CareerBeacon Team
3 min read
10 Phrases To Use in the Job Interview To Increase Your Chance of Getting Hired
Interview time! You’re wearing your lucky professional outfit. You’ve done your homework. You are ready to ace this by saying all the...


The CareerBeacon Team
3 min read
Study: You Have Between 5 and 15 Minutes To Impress an Employer
We hear a great deal about the importance of first impressions and how you can make or break your chances of getting hired at a job...


The CareerBeacon Team
4 min read
Why Employers Conduct Phone Interviews (and How To Ace One)
Many employers will conduct a telephone interview with candidates in advance of a face-to-face meeting. This can be done with remote...


The CareerBeacon Team
2 min read
Study: Why Most Employers Will Choose One Equally Qualified Candidate Over Another
Job interviews can be nerve-wracking. You know that you are being judged on your behaviour and abilities by a stranger. And there is a...


The CareerBeacon Team
3 min read
Employer Survey: The Top Seven Mistakes Recent Graduates Make in the Job Search
It’s that time of year again. A new cohort of graduates will hit the job market with newly minted degrees, polished resumes, and high...


The CareerBeacon Team
4 min read
Five Proven Methods for Calming Your Job Interview Anxiety
A job interview is a stressful situation. You have a lot riding on this one meeting. Being hired for a new job can be life-changing, and...


The CareerBeacon Team
2 min read
Five Essential Career Skills You Gain From Customer Service Training
If you can’t find that first job in your chosen profession, but there is a service industry position available, take it. People sometimes...


The CareerBeacon Team
2 min read
Learn To Give Confident, Professional Job Interview Answers in Just Three Seconds
You have three seconds. You may be under pressure and feeling the stress, but trust me. You have three seconds, and that is all you need...
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