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Weird Interview Questions – Ask Away!
Why do hot dogs come in packages of 10 and hot dog buns come in packages of 8? What is the funniest thing that happened to you recently? On a scale of 1–10, how weird are you? If you could choose one song to play every time you walked into a room for the rest […]
Don’t Lie on Your Resume!
With unemployment rates at record highs and job competition about to get stiffer than ever, you might be tempted to fib on your resume. But wait! According to CareerBuilder, 75 percent of HR managers have spotted a lie on a resume (hint: that’s most of them). The lie doesn’t have to be a whopper, like […]
How to Successfully Network in College
It’s back-to-school time! For you college students, that means returning to the place of your greatest untapped professional resource: the networking opportunities hiding all around you. After all, you never know who might help you land a fabulous internship or post-grad job opportunity.
Four Pitfalls That Are Keeping You From Your Dream Job
You’re ready to take the next step, the one that will bring you closer to the job you’ve always wanted. But it’s not as easy as it sounds! You may be falling victim to these four pitfalls that are keeping you from your dream job.
Want to land that job interview? Here’s how.
With the right tools and a few tricks, you can land the super important interview that could lead to your dream job. You’ll just have to shine brighter than the rest as the skilled, likable person you are.
Questions You Didn’t Think to Ask During an Interview (But Should)
Asking great questions at the end of an interview earns you valuable insight, and also demonstrates your professionalism, thoughtfulness, and commitment to the job. So what is it about asking questions that makes confident interview candidates choke?
How to Write a Memorable Thank-You Note After an Interview
Sending a thank-you note is more important than ever—it’s expected, even, and it can affect a manager’s decision to hire you. But it’s not enough to say “thanks for meeting with me” anymore; you really need to hit some key points. After all, you should never waste an opportunity to “speak” during the hiring process.
Out-of-State Job Interview? Get Prepared
As companies reach across the country—and the globe—to recruit the best and brightest, you may already know how to shine like a star at your next video interview. But there’s a good chance that when things get serious, you’ll be called for an in-person interview before you get a formal offer. And how nerve-racking is […]
How to Compete With an Internal Job Candidate
Phantom jobs. They look like real job postings, but these positions are secretly pre-promised to internal candidates. For everyone else, these jobs are a waste of good PTO and dry-cleaning costs. And we all hate phantom jobs because we don’t know when we’re applying for them. Nobody likes to be set up to fail. So […]
5 Mistakes to Avoid at Your Next Panel Interview
Many of us have a primal fear of public speaking, so naturally, who wouldn’t love being on the spot in front of a table full of people who can steer our professional future? Panel interviews are intimidating, plus they carry a few more rules than a one- or two-person interview does. And while it’s normal […]
How to Give Your Best Phone Interview
It’s super easy to mess up your phone interview, which isn’t the best news when companies use it as a gateway to a face-to-face chance. That’s why you should never treat a phone interview as a quick throwaway. In fact, you should prepare as well as—and even more than—you would for the in-person version.
Are You TOO Eager for That New Job?
Here at YES! Your Human Resources Solution, we embrace the power of saying YES! It can open wonderful doors for you! But you shouldn’t say yes to everything, especially when you’re in the market for a new job. And while it’s great to show eagerness during the hiring process, there is such a thing as […]
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The “better” way to conduct layoffs
Layoffs are hard on everyone. Even as business leaders and HR professionals, layoffs are one of the hardest things we have to do. Regrettably, many of us remember this from the all-too-recent pandemic layoffs. Layoffs are a reality we may soon face again as the threat of recession looms. And while we may not have […]
Resolve conflict like a champ
We’re hard-pressed to say conflict resolution is a fun or glamorous part of a Human Resources or leadership role, but it’s one of the most critical parts. How you mediate conflict impacts employee morale and retention, and also shows your leadership abilities and your willingness to tackle the tough stuff. Your conflict resolution skills can […]
Stop! and hire this candidate
It’s easy to criticize potential hires and spot reasons why we shouldn’t hire them. That one is too arrogant, that one lacks technical skills, and that one knows nothing about the company. Process of elimination, right? But too often we fail to recognize the positive reasons why we should hire someone. Positive flags can be […]
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