Asking for Feedback on Your Application and Interview

By |November 23rd, 2015|

Rejection is never easy. What’s even more challenging than accepting rejection is asking for someone’s evaluation of you after your confidence has taken a hit. Eek! Asking for feedback, however, can be a positive, eye-opening learning experience. When you are told you were not the successful candidate for a job you really wanted, don’t simply […]

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Why and How to Follow up After an Interview

By |November 9th, 2015|

First of all, why wouldn’t you follow up after an interview? Is it because you don’t really care to work for the company? Is it because you don’t want to come across as pushy? Or, is it because you are scared? Whatever your reason, push it aside and follow up! Following up shows initiative, responsibility, […]

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Questions to Ask at the End of the Interview

By |November 2nd, 2015|

At the end of an interview, have you ever been asked, “Do you have any questions for me?” only to stare blankly at the interviewer and then finally say, “Um, nope!” It’s ok. We have all been there at some time or another. Did you get the job? If you did, way to get lucky! […]

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Dressing Appropriately for Your Interview

By |October 26th, 2015|

“I have nothing to wear!” We have all lamented this at some point or another, right? Don’t let this be you the morning of your interview. When you begin job searching, begin shopping in the stores or in your closet for an appropriate outfit. Ah yes (head scratch), but what does an appropriate outfit look […]

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Prohibited Interview Questions and How to Deal with Them

By |October 19th, 2015|

It’s that scary time of year again, so we are going to talk about prohibited interview questions, also known as forbidden, outlawed, and maybe even taboo! If you are interviewing for an administrative position, and the interviewer asks you for your caldron recipe, never give it! Your secret recipe ought to stay secret. This is […]

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