We’ve all been there. You finally have a great job opportunity that has the potential to open up the next chapter of your career. Only one problem, you have to go in for a job interview. Whether you are a beaming extrovert or a quiet introvert, none of that matters in such a competitive job market where a dozen or more candidates could be gunning for the same position you are. In this blog post, I am going to go over a few tips that will help you nail that job interview in ways that will secure your spot in that new position.
Topics: Interview, First Impression, Interview Follow-up, How To
Topics: Interview, Self Exploration, Interview Follow-up, Selling Yourself, Personal Branding
It is exciting to land a job interview! But what can you do to set yourself apart? Keep reading to learn important tips that can help throughout the job search process; before, during and post interview.
Topics: Interview, Interview Follow-up
The Keys Needed
To Rock Your Phone Interview
You have attended a job fair, made connections and impressions, chances are some of the companies you met want to learn more about you. If so, they might ask you to participate in a phone interview. First, you must understand the purpose of phone interviews. The recruiter wants to narrow down the number of incoming job applicants and they want the absolute best to bring in for face to face interviews. This can be nerve wracking because most students have never done a phone interview throughout their entire existence! Luckily, you have ample time to prepare for the interview. By taking the right steps you can build the confidence to rock any phone interview and score in-person interviews!
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Topics: Interview, Professional Skills, Interview Follow-up, Selling Yourself
How to Negotiate Your First Salary Out of College
Negotiating Your First Salary
So you’ve nailed the interview, impressed your recruiter or hiring managers, and now you’ve got the job. You can stop stressing, right? Soon, but not quite - you still need to negotiate your starting base salary and benefits. This negotiation is more important than you might think and can drastically affect your earnings for the rest of your life. Successfully negotiating a high starting salary means that relatively higher raises will follow. The skills that you’ll learn in this article will teach you the basics of negotiation; a skill you can use throughout your entire life. Negotiation can be scary and uncomfortable - especially when it involves someone that’s going to be paying your bills. However, there is no need to panic. If you know your value and are well prepared, the process of negotiating your salary will be much more comfortable and your boss will notice your confidence and respect you for it.
Topics: Interview, Job Fair, Job Tips, Job Offer, Interview Follow-up, Selling Yourself, Job Research, Indeed, How To, OFJS
How a Thank You Letter Can Help You Land Your Dream Job
Topics: Interview, Job Tips, Interview Follow-up, Thank You Cards
How to Create a Follow-Up Email That Won't Get Lost in the Inbox
Topics: Networking, Professional Skills, Interview Follow-up, Email, How To