Work, success, and meaning at every stage of your career
In Think and Grow Rich, published in 1937, Napoleon Hill talks about the equation of compensation and value. It’s a complicated concept, one that presents challenges for employers as well as jobseekers to this very day. Hill’s advice was good; he suggests that you, as a worker, want to be on the short end of the equation. Yes, on the short end – being paid less than you’re worth.
What was your role in your last job? Not specifically, not your job title; but in the big scheme of things – why did your manager hire you?
Asking good questions not only provides extra information about the opportunity, it can also position you as an interested and motivated candidate for the job. Here are some examples of good questions, and why they work.
Try to look for good news when you can.
It’s important to understand the ways in which this slow economy changes your job search. During
In a competitive job market, your follow up skills can make a big difference. Part strategy and part common courtesy, good follow up skills can separate you from the crowd and position you for a job offer.
Panel interviews will usually be more formal than a single interviewer format; the panel will generally take turns asking structured questions and will take good notes.
With traditional interview questions becoming stale, many recruiters believe that behavioral-based interviewing (BBI) is the key to predicting how a candidate would perform on the job and fit into the organization. The driving concept behind BBI is that past behavior is the best predictor of future behavior.
Many jobseekers are impatient with the application process – especially established workers with a resume in hand. “Why even bother?” they’ll ask. “Can’t I just write in ‘See resume?’”?
The answer is no, for a couple of good reasons.
If you’re a young jobseeker who’s having trouble getting interviews, check to see if you’re making any of these common mistakes.
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