A lot has been written about getting your job interview off to a good start by acing the question, “Would you tell me about yourself?” But what if they open with “Why are you interested in this job?” How can you make that question work for you? Your first interview answer is a first impression, [continue reading…]

Will asking for a recommendation make colleagues think you’re planning to jump ship? It depends on the timing. When should you ask for a LinkedIn recommendation from your manager, colleagues or internal/external customers?

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A history of brief job tenures can raise a red flag during the job search process. In this post I’ll tell you how to explain short-term jobs on your resume and during job interviews, so you can move past the issue smoothly and quickly. By “short term jobs,” I don’t mean contract or temporary roles. [continue reading…]

Why should you follow companies on LinkedIn? The fastest job search method is to decide what companies you’re interested in, then proactively go after them, making yourself visible. One small but worthwhile step in this process is to follow your target companies on LinkedIn.

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A virtual onsite interview is a full day interview process that can include multiple group and one-on-one conversations, plus technical interviews, candidate presentations, case studies and more. It would be challenging and stressful enough in person, and it can be even tougher online. Here’s how to succeed in a virtual onsite.

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