As someone who’s been on both sides of an interview, I’ve heard a lot of things that were better left unsaid. I’m sure the speaker meant well (usually), but nerves just got in the way (guilty as charged!). But sometimes …
It’s common to focus on the questions recruiters ask when preparing for an executive interview. You might research the company’s history, culture, and values to present yourself as the perfect candidate.
While knowing how to answer interview questions is vital, …
Gabrielle Ellerbrock, Ed.D., is a university relations recruiter for Thermo Fisher Scientific, a world leader in science that delivers innovative technologies and pharmaceutical services. Thermo Fisher Scientific employs 130,000 people worldwide and generates approximately $40 billion in annual revenue. Thermo …
Though attitudes are changing, asking about salary in a job interview requires a delicate touch. You want to be polite and sensitive but don’t want to get pulled into a salary negotiation too soon. And, of course, you may think …
If you’ve made it to the interview portion of the internship application process, congratulations! You’re one step closer to landing a position. So, what should you expect from internship interview questions?
As with many parts of the internship application process, …
One of the biggest mistakes that college and university students and recent graduates and others early in their careers make when trying to land an internship is to be too passive during the interview process. A good recruiter or hiring …
Although some employers like Amazon have stopped interviewing candidates for some jobs such as package handler, the reality is that virtually all candidates for virtually all jobs are interviewed by recruiters, hiring managers, and others.
Some interviewers are well-trained. Sadly, …
Many (most?) candidates do not negotiate how much they’ll be paid for the work they do. That’s a shame, because employers are often able and willing to pay more, sometimes in terms of wages and other times by providing more …
You’ve decided that consulting is the career for you, and you’re getting ready to apply for an internship or even a full-time role at one of the top consulting firms around. Or, maybe you’ve already applied and landed a coveted …
If you’ve been particularly industrious when it comes to your job search you might be feeling overwhelmed with emails, phone calls, and interviews, but what happens when you receive a job offer while you’ve got a bunch of other post-interview …
