It’s April Fool’s Day. Odds are, you’ve already seen someone get pranked or been on the receiving end yourself.
When it’s not you, it’s hard to understand how people fall for the ridiculous fabrications they’re fed (In 1957, the BBC tricked viewers into swallowing a story about spaghetti trees) yet myths can lay down strong roots. Even flimsy myths have a way of saddling up next to legitimate knowledge and getting passed around…
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There is a lot you can do during a job interview that will affect your chances of landing the position. But are your actions before the interview ruining your chances? Use these tips to up your odds of getting the job before you even meet the hiring manager.
The 10 Minute Rule
Showing up late to a job interview is arguably the worst thing you can do. However, walking through the door 20-30 minutes before your scheduled time can be seen as an…
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Do you view employment gaps as a blemish on your resume? Most people have one, and they stand out worse than a pimple on picture day. You just have to confront them with confidence and poise.
Deception is not the better part of valor
Employment gaps don’t have to be stashed away like a dark family secret. Lying or trying to cover them up is as foolhardy as faking proficiency with certain skills. So don’t try to pull one over on the…
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Not every office relationship is going to be copacetic. Hiring managers know this. So, don’t be surprised when you’re asked “how did you handle an office conflict?” It’s an opportunity to make a strong pitch.
Why dredge up the past?
A good resume is saturated with your technical skills, but often falls short in depicting your soft skills and personality. That knowledge gap is filled in during the interview with questions like “how…
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Few interview questions catch people flatfooted quite like this one. When asked to talk about a time when you failed, your first instinct may be to panic. You’ve built up all this positive momentum with your interviewer only to take your interview off the cliff. Even the first syllable of your response may be scary, but a strong answer can distinguish you from the competition.
1.) Stick to Examples Early in Your Career
Did you bungle something…
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A Pew Research Center survey found that 49 percent of employees are dissatisfied with their current position. Do you know what makes you happy at work? No need to get existential for an answer. Without any real cognitive strain, you can probably identify most of the factors that liven up your spirits at work. Yet a discernable deficit in on-the-job happiness persists.
Money Can’t Buy Happiness
In the same Pew study, only 28 percent of…
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One of the most open-ended questions a hiring manager can ask during the interview is, “How do you evaluate success?” It’s a straightforward question that doesn’t conceal its actual meaning, but it doesn’t really have a right answer either. Tackling this question requires you to know the company just as well as you know yourself.
Don’t wax philosophical about it
It’s best to leave out Nietzsche’s ideas on Perspectivism or…
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“We went with another candidate.”
After all the preparation, the stress, and the daydreaming for a new position after an ostensibly successful interview, that 5 word rejection can sting deep. But before you enter a tailspin that ends with three emptied tubs of Ben & Jerry’s and hours lost to binge TV watching, take these tips into consideration.
A Realistic Look at the Numbers
The competition for any open position is stiff. An ERE…
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The manufacturing industry has been at the forefront of conversation across the country since 2014 kicked off a few months ago. President Obama is promising big investments to the industry, and employers are still searching for skilled workers to fill positions at their companies.
But what types of skills are in demand for the manufacturing industry in 2014? A closer look at the numbers can tell us just that.
According to a study conducted in…
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There’s a big disconnect when it comes to networking. Many assume that when you interact with other professionals, either online or in person, each connection has to elicit an immediate payoff. In fact, the best way to boost your network may be to remove thoughts of your own personal gain from the equation.
Imagine someone approaches you out of the blue. Their whole networking approach is to engage you in mindless banter and flattery just long…
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