The Merriam-Webster Dictionary describes etiquette as “the rules indicating the proper and polite way to behave.” However, etiquette can be subjective; a behaviour that one person perceives as rude may be acceptable to another. So what is the proper way to behave during an interview? Well, luckily there are some very common rules–that are not […]
When you arrive for your interview, you can expect to walk up to the receptionist—who will smile madly at you with a Cheshire Cat grin—and order you to take a seat. Then, an abnormally tall gentleman draped in black will appear and direct you by pointing a skeletal finger down the hall. You will enter […]
You may have heard people talking about soft skills and hard skills and wondered what exactly they were talking about. Some people assume that soft skills are easy and hard skills are challenging; however, that assumption—while a good guess—is not quite true. The difference between soft skills and hard skills is that soft skills are […]
If you use operating system software, office productivity software, or programming languages in your career, do not be alarmed if an employer asks you to demonstrate your skills in a skill testing interview. The same can be said for people who produce a great deal of written communication in their current or previous position. It […]
We love talking about phone and Skype interviews! With technology growing at exponential rates, we can expect to see a lot more interviews like these in the future. Who knows, maybe 30 years from now the employer will be able to time-travel you to the interview room so that you can always meet in person; […]
