Have you ever heard the expression, “Try walking a mile in her shoes?” Well, that is exactly what it means to have empathy. Empathy is a skill that allows us to understand others’ thoughts, views, and feelings. Empathy makes us aware of the emotions and needs of others so that [...]
Waiting after a job interview can be difficult sometimes. You may be wondering, “What am I supposed to do now?” or feel as if you are wasting time waiting to hear back from the employer. Well, waste no more time! There are four things that you should do while you [...]
Alright, you made it to the end of the interview. You showed up on time looking sharp. You demonstrated perfect manners. You answered all of their questions and they answered yours. Time to sit back and breathe a sigh of relief. Not so fast! The interview is not over yet. [...]
Immediately after your interview, you should write down the questions you were asked as well as your answers to them. That way, you will have a record of your responses for future reference if you have more interviews with the company. It will also help you recall the details of [...]
Asking questions during the interview is just as important as answering them. Not only is it important to ask questions in order to learn more about the company and the job, but it also shows the interviewer that you are interested in the job. How you ask your questions in [...]
Congratulations; you survived the job interview! You may breathe a sigh of relief after all of your preparation and hard work. No matter how it went, you can relax knowing that the result is now somewhat out of your hands. It is now time to wait to hear from the [...]
In an interview, how you answer the questions is just as important as your answers to the questions. Answering questions appropriately is about sharing your accomplishments without bragging. It’s about being straight-to-the-point without leaving out information. It can be hard to find that balance in the way you answer the [...]
Completing the application process is the most important part of the application process. Take the time to read the application carefully, plan your answers, and then fill in your answers. It can be tempting to rush to turn in your application after you’ve worked hard filling it out. However, before [...]
Meeting all of the requirements for a job is only part of what it takes to land the job. The other part is interviewing etiquette, or winning over the interviewer with your personality, character and manners. In the history of job interviews there have been plenty of people who have [...]
A reference is a person that will vouch for you and speak to your character. A reference could be a former teacher, employer, or even a former coworker. You should choose people that know you well. Reference checking is part of the hiring process. Hiring managers want to find out [...]