Hard Skills vs Soft Skills

By |September 7th, 2015|

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 […]

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Skill Testing Interviews

By |August 31st, 2015|

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 […]

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Phone and Skype Interviews

By |August 24th, 2015|

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; […]

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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