Employers use telephone interviews as a way of identifying and recruiting candidates for employment. Phone interviews are often used to screen candidates in order to narrow the pool of applicants who will be invited for in-person interviews. They are also used as way to minimize the expenses involved in interviewing out-of-town candidates.
While you're actively job searching, it's important...
Asking for a Letter of Recommendation: Do’s and Don’ts
The letter of recommendation is a critical component of your graduate school admissions application, yet is entirely dependent on someone else -- your professor. How you request a letter influences professors' responses and ultimately the quality of your letter of recommendation.
Dont ask for a recommendation letter by email.
Don’t spring it on the faculty member. Don’t ask before or...
Interview Questions and Answers
Job interviews are always stressful - even for job seekers who have gone on countless interviews. The best way to reduce the stress is to be prepared. Take the time to review the "standard" interview questions you will most likely be asked. Also review sample answers to these typical interview questions.
Then take the time to research the company. That way you'll be ready with knowledgeable...
Job Interview Thank-You Letter Formula
Why don't more job-seekers write thank-you letters? Some say it's simply too hard. Nonsense. It's not any harder than writing your resume or preparing for the interview. More importantly, it's one of your last chances to sell the employer that you are the perfect person for the job!
Job-seekers should ideally send thank-you letters within 24 hours after a job interview
-- and certai...
Resume submission tips and/or tricks?
Question: What are the top tricks for getting an interview? I've heard of people doing some crazy things to insure that the resume makes it to the hiring manager and past the "gate keeper"
Answer:
Great question! Before outlining the tricks that I have found over the years, note that before using these tips, the job seeker should evaluate the position they ...
Job Interview Tips Job Interview Tips and Advice
Job interviewing never seems to get any easier - even when you have gone on more interviews than you can count. You are meeting new people, selling yourself and your skills, and often getting the third degree about what you know or don't know. Here are job interview tips to help prepare you to interview effectively. Proper preparation which help alleviate some of the stress involved in job int...