How to Talk about Being Unemployed (& Still Get a Job)

When you’re in between jobs it can become very uncomfortable answering the inevitable questions–at job interviews, in networking or social situations–about your lack of  livelihood.

Furthermore, your responses will influence other people’s perceptions of you and your readiness for work.

Here’s how to talk about this phase in a way that moves you forward.

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Good Questions to Ask in Your HR Screening Interview

“What questions do you have for me?” It’s important to ask good questions in an HR phone interview or video screening, but the interviewer may not know much about the job you’ll be doing, so what’s left to ask them about?

Plenty!

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5 Tips on Answering Loaded Interview Questions

Some interview questions seem impossible to answer without shooting yourself in the foot. Here’s how to answer loaded interview questions in a way that demonstrates your intelligence, a positive attitude and good communication skills.

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Building Rapport with Interviewers in Job Search: Watch this Video

Building rapport with interviewers can definitely help you an offer. It’s well known that feelings of personal connection, liking and trust–in other words, rapport or “chemistry”–are often the deciding factor. It’s also important in job search networking, where a contact who likes you is much more likely to offer information and introductions.

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Your List of Behavioral Interview Questions, Part 2

To prepare for a winning interview you need a list of behavioral interview questions, including those specific to your occupation. Here’s how to build that list.

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