3 Company Research Strategies for Your Next Job Interview
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] HR Advices While some of the population loves research – after all, more than 10,000 monthly searches on Simply Hired are for research-based jobs – many of you don’t want to do research for a living. But when you have a looming interview, research is an important part of the process that you simply cannot skip. […]
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Writing Your Resume Summary
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] HR Advices The purpose of a resume summary, also known as a career summary, is to give your next employer a sense of not only what you can do but also who you are. This in turn gives you the opportunity to reflect on your accomplishments, think about where your career is going, and remember […]
12 Things You Think When Changing Jobs
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] HR Advices So what happens when you change jobs and take a huge risk? Here are 12 things we think when changing jobs and having to adapt to a whole new experience: 1. No one is going to like me. 2. I do not know what I am doing. 3. I miss my old job. […]
How to get a job when you’re overqualified
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] HR Advices Being over-qualified for a job can be a difficult sell. You know that you have a wealth of skills and experience to bring to the role – but how do you persuade an employer that you won’t resume your job search and leave as soon as something better comes along? Be honest […]
10 Most Unusual Interview Mistakes
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] HR Advices What is the most unusual thing a candidate did in a job interview? Fall asleep? Disappear? Show up a day late? When interviewer asked candidate why he wanted to work for the company, he replied, “Because I fancy the girl who works in reception.” Candidate turned on a CD player to play […]
How To Use Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to Find a Job
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] HR Advices Social media has is playing a vital role in boosting job search. Are you too benefiting from the popular social networking tools that have become a rage these days? Well, not only jobseekers but employers as well are garnering the benefits of social media for finding suitable candidates. Among other social media platforms, […]
8 Key Strategies to Becoming a B2B Salesperson of the Future
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] HR Advices Below are eight key strategies B2B salespeople can utilize to excel in the new way of sales: 1. Know Your Customer Good news–this tenet has not changed. The even better news is that it’s easier than ever to achieve this. In the online arena, there has been a dramatic increase in the […]
How to Negotiate a Higher Starting Salary
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] HR Advices The job is fantastic and you’re perfect for the role – there’s just one problem. It doesn’t pay enough. The prospect of salary negotiation strikes fear into the hearts of many candidates, but raising the subject of remuneration doesn’t have to be painful. Here’s how to improve your interview negotiation skills and […]
Why Do You Want This Job? How to Answer…And Why It’s Really Asked
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] HR Advices The words “why do you want this job” are uttered in 9 out of every 10 job interviews. And job interviews can make the most stoic poker faces turn into sweaty messes. After all, how often do we answer questions that determine our future career paths? It all starts with the “Tell […]
There are only 3 types of interview questions. Here are your answers
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] HR Advices The Classic Question Tell me about yourself? or What are you passionate about? or Where do you see yourself in five years? Even though each of these questions seems quite different, it’s actually the same question. It means, “Okay. Let’s get started. You first. I want you to do the talking.” The […]