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Fraser Works Co-op is New Westminster’s WorkBC Employment Services Centre. WorkBC Employment Services Centres are funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia to deliver the Employment Program of British Columbia (EPBC).

One-to-One Interviews

By |August 17th, 2015|

The most common type of interview is the one-to-one interview. The one-to-one interview is where you are interviewed by one other person, usually the hiring manager or recruiter. The one-to-one interview is an opportunity for the interviewer to learn more about you, assess your skill level for the position, and determine if you will fit […]

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Panel Interviews

By |August 10th, 2015|

Most people do not like panel interviews. It is not merely one person who is interviewing you, it’s more! Sometimes the panel of interviewers could consist of four or five individuals. Panel interviews are typically more comfortable for candidates with experience in performing arts, teaching, or presenting as these candidates often feel in their element […]

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Group Interviews

By |August 3rd, 2015|

What is a group interview? Imagine: You are led into a room with six other candidates contending for the same job. After settling in, more people begin to arrive. Someone, perhaps the employer, stands to introduce himself and explain what to expect. He is dressed in a peculiar manner adorned with a tabard. He begins […]

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Different Types of Interviews

By |July 27th, 2015|

Have you ever been taken aback by an employer’s request to interview you via a phone call? Or how about via a Skype meeting? Or how about working for a day to assess your work ethic and skill level? All of the aforementioned options are different types of interviews believe it or not. Basically however […]

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What is an Interview?

By |July 20th, 2015|

An interview is most commonly a meeting between a couple of people where they discuss details of a job, the culture of the company, and how the applicant may contribute to the organization.  Many people are nervous of the judgement that comes along with interviews; however, there are a couple of perspectives to remember that […]

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