Let’s say you are in a job interview and you are asked for your biggest idea for innovation within the company. Do you give away your best thinking, knowing you may or may not be hired? Or do you hang on to it, hoping for credit once you are in the door and part of the company? Read More
Video Friday – After Submitting Job Applications
Beyond your well-written resume, your networking, your interview skills, there is something else more you can and should do to push your candidacy to the next level – following up and preparing your references. Here is how – Read More
Mealtime Interviews: An Etiquette Guide
You have just gotten the interview and the hiring manager said it’s a lunch interview tomorrow at 1:00. You have never had a lunch interview before or have not had one for quite some time. What do you do? Read More
What to Wear to a Job Interview
It’s the night before your dream interview and you are getting ready. You’ve researched the job and the company, you have directions to the interview, and now it is time to pick your outfit. First general rule of thumb: always dress one step above of what people wear to work at that company. Read More
Video Friday: Body Language in Job Interviews
Your body language might matter more in your job interviews than the word you say. Pay attention to your body language so that you can project a professional and confident image. Read More
Video Friday – Ready, Set, Interview!
The 15-30 minutes leading up to a job interview are an important time to prepare yourself for success. In this video Jobfully’s Carrie Krueger gives you ten last minute things to do so you’re ready. Read More
Video Friday: Researching People before the Interview
Good preparation for an interview includes researching the company and the position you’re applying for, but it also includes researching the individuals who will be interviewing you. Here are some tips for helpful research you can do. Read More
5 Things to Do After a Great Job Interview
You aced the interview! You walk out feeling proud and relieved. It didn’t just go well, it went great! Before you pop a champagne cork, here are five things you must do: Read More
Revealing Questions to Ask in a Job Interview
We’ve all heard you should come to an interview prepared to ask questions. But asking the right questions and responding to what you hear can be the secret to landing the job. While questions show your preparedness and interest, they are also a critical way to learn what the hiring manager is really looking for. Read More
Answering the Question “Why Did You Leave Your Last Job?”
One question you can almost always count on hearing in an interview is why you left your previous job. Whether you were laid off, fired, or left by choice, the question must be answered thoughtfully because the reasons for leaving a past job are used as a gauge for your stability in future jobs.
Prepare an answer that will draw Read More