As recruiters, one thing we often hear from the candidates we work with is that they are looking for more than just a paycheck. They are looking for a good company culture, one that aligns with their values. That makes sense, but how do you wrap your head around a company’s culture? The obvious way […]
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By now, you’re probably familiar with the basics for a virtual interview. Yet, with more employers using Google Hangout, Zoom, or Microsoft Teams interviews, and more job seekers knowing the basics, it’s a good idea to take your virtual interview skills to the next level. Set Up Your Virtual Interview Tech Station While most […]
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A lot of the fundamentals of job hunting have changed in the last 25 years. Certainly, the internet has had a huge impact on how you conduct your search. But a successful search will still end with an interview, because interviews are what get you hired. Interviewing skills remain a cornerstone of a successful search […]
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You got an interview! Now you typically need to prepare for the first-round interview with the company’s human resources department representative. Landing the first-round interview is a huge accomplishment in your job search process. Overall, it means that you did something right when it comes to the application process. For instance, your resume was on-point, […]
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A lot of the fundamentals of job hunting have changed in the last 50 years. Certainly, the internet has had a huge impact on how you conduct your search. But a successful search will end with an interview, and interviews are what get you hired. Interviewing skills remain a cornerstone of a successful search for […]
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Writing resumes and answering questions in job interviews can be challenging, for many of the same reasons. What do you say? And how best to say it? There’s a simple technique we have found very effective. At first, it may sound kind of harsh, but it really isn’t. Anything you consider adding to your resume, […]
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As pay discrimination gets increasing attention, many state and local government officials are continuing to take legislative action to prevent unfair salary discrepancies from pervading the workforce. According to HR Dive, States that have enacted some form of salary question ban for private employers as of the writing of this article include: California Colorado […]
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Pro baseball athletes spend a ton of time in the batting cages honing their swing. The reason is simple: Practice makes perfect! The same holds true for job interviews: When you practice the answers to common questions, you put yourself in the best position to: showcase your knowledge of the employer and available role; provide […]
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This blog post was updated on October 31, 2022. Time for a little hiring math. In a food & beverage interview: Great questions + Great answers = successful employment connections! Admittedly, this isn’t the type of revelation that would rival the likes of those made by Pythagoras or Fibonacci. But it’s a critical equation for […]
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