In a job search, you’ll need to research a prospective company at least two separate times (but most likely more): (1) when you’re applying for the position (writing your cover letter especially!) and (2) when you’re preparing for an interview. (Bonus: (3) before either of these, when you reach out to talk with someone there […]
This is easily one of the most important questions you’ll be asked in an interview. An interviewer can read a lot about you and your skills and passion in your answer. They’re already interested in you if you’ve made it this far; now they want to know more about who you are and what you […]
You’ve been practicing your answers to the typical questions for your next big interview, but what about the inevitable “Do you have any questions for us?” portion? Asking the right questions gives you not only more information about the company, but it will show that you’re 1) insightful and a critical thinker and 2) eager […]
Many of us at one time or another have been baited and switched. You know, when you’re applying for one job with a certain job title, description, and salary, and at some point during the hiring process the company will change one or more of those. For example, Jade applies for a marketing manager position […]
People often ask me for insider scoop on what to expect in the coming year when it comes to the job market. While of course the future isn’t entirely predictable, I’ve been noticing some trends that may help you out. Expect a wildly unpredictable hiring timeline (and process). At the beginning of the process, […]
Bridget here. So I work with Stacey behind-the-scenes on social media, editing, writing, and design projects. You haven’t heard from me much, but I recently applied for a job as a proofreader, and the interviewer told me she really liked my cover letter. How often does that happen? I was sure it had everything to […]
Maybe you get a “normal” interview, full of questions like “What are your strengths?” or “How do you like to unwind?” Maybe you have to come up with a solution to a hypothetical or real problem. But a standard interview isn’t a given anymore. With so many applicants and with money and time on the […]
I’m seeing some interesting trends through my clients’ experiences, and after being interviewed for a trade magazine article about the current hiring landscape, I’m curious to see if these insights resonate with you. (Note to self: Get better about posting links to my interviews) The candidate with the most experience doesn’t always get the job. […]
My husband’s last contract (technology consulting) ended in the fall. And since January, he’s been super-focused on his job search. And if you’ve been in a job search recently, you know that it’s a balance between applying for jobs (if you don’t buy a ticket, you can’t win the lottery) and focusing your search effectively. […]
I had to write about this today (even though I promised a while ago I’d write about it) because just today I received a shockingly bad example of why I hate resumes (yes, I think they are very, very ineffective). Here’s another reason I hate resumes — very few people land jobs because of one. […]
