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Interviewers tend to assume that everyone wants to be continuously employed. “Why weren’t you?” they think. “What’s the problem?” Let’s explore how to answer interview questions about gaps in employment, to reassure interviewers that you’re motivated and ready to hit the ground running.
[continue reading...]Informational interviews are a great job search networking tactic. You can gain useful industry and company insights. More crucially, you can build relationships that may lead to being referred to hiring managers.
How can you keep in touch and continue the relationship (without being perceived as a pest)?
[continue reading...]Employers want to hire someone who is deeply interested in their company. Obviously, a really interested candidate will research the company before the interview. Also see my post, “How to Research the Interviewer.” Now, let’s explore how you can gain useful insights about the company itself, and why. When you’ve done your homework, it shows. [continue reading…]
How far back should your resume go? A resume with far more years of experience than needed can invite age discrimination or make a job seeker look overqualified.
Simplistic, one-size-fits-all answers like “go back 5 years” or “10 years” aren’t helpful, because your resume and job search aren’t like anyone else’s.
[continue reading...]In the interview process, accepting the job offer may seem like the easy part. But mishandling this crucial moment can cost you thousands in lost salary – or even the job. Read on!
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