Posts Categorized: Interviews
How to Set Yourself Apart From Other Job Seekers
When you’re in the thick of job searching, staying ahead of the crowds is important. For each job you apply to, you’re likely competing against a dozen or more other job seekers. If you don’t set yourself apart from the rest, you might not land the job you want. However, it’s easier to say than…
Tips for Keeping Your Job Search Materials Organized
Searching for a job can feel overwhelming, but staying organized can help you stay focused and make the process more manageable. When you’re applying for multiple positions, keeping track of applications, resumes, and deadlines is crucial. Here are some simple tips to keep you organized throughout your job search. © dusanpetkovic1 / Adobe Stock…
Making a Good Impression: 5 Tips to Stand Out With Employers
In a competitive job market, where almost every job listing has many applicants (often dozens), it’s more important than ever to stand out. No matter what job it is, whether it’s in a warehouse, factory, or construction company, setting yourself apart from the crowd is essential for getting the job you want. How can you…
Passed Over for a Job? Here’s How You Can Bounce Back
Being passed over for a job can be a tough experience, especially when you’ve put in time and effort into applying and interviewing. For industrial and skilled trade workers, it’s important you to know how to handle this situation in a constructive way. Here are some tips to help you deal with being passed over…
4 Things You Should Avoid Mentioning in Job Interviews
Job interviews can be nerve-wracking experiences, but with the right preparation and a clear understanding of what to avoid, you can breeze through them with confidence. Today we’re going to explore some common pitfalls that job seekers often have trouble with when it comes to their interview responses. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a…
Spruce Up Your Resume This Summer With These Tips
Whether you’re employed or searching for work, you should occasionally take time to spruce up your resume. There are many things you can do with a resume to make it stand out. Unfortunately, not everyone has the ability to express their career on a page. Templates can help, but the actual content may be difficult…
Temporary Job Interview Questions You Should Be Asking
When looking for temporary work, it is important to know what questions to ask during the interview with recruiters. Not only will it help you understand the job better and know what is expected of you, but it will signal your seriousness about the job. It will also give you insight into the company as…
Did The Traditional Interview Get Replaced?
While many businesses still interview in person, many others are switching to alternatives. Following the COVID-19 pandemic and economic shutdown, employers have had to switch up their hiring practices. To keep employees and customers safe, buildings had to be closed, and employers used phone & virtual interviews instead. However, now that the restrictions have been…
5 Keys To Building An Impressive Resume
Even if your work history isn’t that great, you can still create a good-looking resume that gets read. However, resume writing isn’t always a walk in the park. There are many important elements to resumes that get overlooked a lot. This blog post will help you in building an impressive resume or getting an already-written…
What Research Should You Do About a Prospective Company?
At any point during your job searching process, it’s a good idea to do some research about the company (or companies) you are interested in. Whether you’re applying for jobs, doing interviews, or considering offers, researching the company can provide you with critical information. That information will help you determine whether or not the employer…