Tweet The interview question “Why do you want this job” or “Why do you want to work here?” is a variation on “What interests you about this position and our company?” In a dating situation, this is the equivalent of “Why me?” or “Why are you interested in me?” Your answer should be about why […]
February 1, 2012 – 6:50 am
Tweet A common situation many job seekers face is having an employment gap on their resume. A gap could be due to either being out of work, or taking a job that does not require your qualifications and education and does not align with your career development. While having a period of time during which you were not working is nothing to be […]
December 14, 2011 – 7:20 am
Tweet Hiring managers love the question “What’s your biggest weakness?” because it tells them at least three different things about you: Are you self-aware? Are you honest? Is your “flaw” something they can live with? If you answer “I work too hard for my own good” or “I’m my own worst critic,” you don’t show […]
November 16, 2011 – 7:42 am
Tweet When addressing the issue of being “overqualified,” it’s critical to understand the true concerns behind the label. Last week we laid out what some of those concerns might be. Today, how to address them.
By Carrie Krueger, Vice President, Jobfully
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Also posted in Complete Index, Interviewing, Overqualified, Preparation
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Tagged employment, interview, job interview, job seeker, Managing Your Job search, Overqualified, unemployment
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November 9, 2011 – 7:25 am
Tweet It’s not uncommon for experienced workers to be told they aren’t getting a job because they are overqualified. Expressing a willingness to work below past level and beneath past salary oftentimes is not the best strategy for dealing with this situation. Instead, it’s important to understand what specific concerns the hiring manager is raising. […]
By Carrie Krueger, Vice President, Jobfully
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Also posted in Complete Index, Interviewing, Overqualified, Preparation
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Tagged employment, interview, job interview, job seeker, Managing Your Job search, Overqualified, unemployment
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October 4, 2011 – 7:47 am
Tweet On a episode of “America’s Got Talent”, a contestant was asked “Why should America vote for you?” The contestant tearfully replied something along the lines of “Because I want it so much, it would mean so much to me.” While this answer works for a TV talent show, it is NOT the response you […]
By Carrie Krueger, Vice President, Jobfully
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Also posted in Complete Index, Interviewing
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Tagged employment unemployment, interview, interview question, interview strategy, interviewing, job interview, job seeker, Managing Your Job search, preparing for interviews
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Tweet These days, it’s pretty common to lose your job due to a reduction in force (RIF) or lay off. With the struggling economy, such a lay off is usually not problematic on a resume and can be easily explained, especially if you were one of many to lose your job. But how does a […]
Tweet Conflict is something we have to deal with on a daily basis. How we handle it is a reflection of the type of professional we are. That’s why the question “How do you handle conflict?” gets asked in interviews. When asked about your ability to deal with conflict, be prepared to explain your overall […]
By Dennis Grubbs, Jobfully Social Media Marketing Manager
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Also posted in Communication Skills, Complete Index, Interviewing, Managing Your Job search, Marketing Yourself, Preparation and Planning, Strategic advice, Strategy
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Tagged Challenging Questions, Communication Skills, interviewing, Managing Your Job search, Marketing Yourself, Preparation and Planning, Strategic advice
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December 16, 2010 – 7:09 am
Tweet Mature workers are sometimes concerned that their age may prevent them from getting hired. The reality is that age alone is very rarely a reason for eliminating a job candidate. Hiring managers are always looking for the best person to get the job done. Age is irrelevant if capability, likability and fit are all […]
By Carrie Krueger, Vice President, Jobfully
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Also posted in Complete Index, Interviewing, Mature Workers
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Tagged age discrimination, age issue in interviews, ageism, interview tips, job seeker, Managing Your Job search, mature worker, older worker
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October 29, 2010 – 7:50 am
Tweet Say you are in a job interview and asked for your most innovative idea for that company. Would you give that idea up knowing that you may not get hired? Jobfully CEO Mei Lu discusses why you would be at a disadvantage if you do not voice your best idea. More detail about “Giving It […]
