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A career expert shares 5 questions she wishes more candidates 'had the guts to ask' during job interviews
CNBC · 4 minMany people forget that job interviews are a two-way street — and that, when done right, turns into an engaging conversation between the candidate and the interviewer.
25 psychological tricks that will help you ace a job interview
Business Insider · 13 minInterviewers are people just like you. That means they're susceptible to the same psychological preferences and cognitive biases that affect the rest of us. Simple tweaks to the way you speak and hold yourself can make you seem much more likable, competent, and hirable in their eyes.
The computers rejecting your job application
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Google VP says she always listens for these 6 things during the job interview: 'They're not often easy to spot'
CNBC · 4 minI've picked up quite a bit on what to look for in a job candidate in my three decades at the helm of major businesses — and specifically, in my nearly 15 years at Google, where I'm currently vice president of global partnerships.
34 brilliant questions to ask at the end of every job interview
Business Insider · 11 minJob interviews are stressful but they have certain guarantees. It should be expected that an interviewer will wrap up with: "Do you have any questions for me?" Asking thoughtful questions not only sets you apart as a candidate, but helps you determine if you'd be happy working for the company.
What to Say When Negotiating Salary in a Job Offer
money.usnews.com · 4 minYou may not feel very powerful before you've officially signed a job offer to accept a position. After all, you aren't even working at the company yet.
How to identify and apply for unposted job opportunities
Fast Company · 4 minReviewing job boards is fine, but many jobs aren’t listed formally. Here’s how to identify potential openings, and effectively find the hiring manager. 4 minute ReadIf you’re looking for a job, your first step may be to peruse job boards.
Never do these 2 things after getting a lowball salary offer, says career expert—a 'perfect example' of how to respond
CNBC · 5 minSo you found a job you're actually excited about, nailed the interview process, and received a callback with an offer. The bad news? It's a lowball salary.
Turn Your Boring Job Into a Job You’ll Love
Harvard Business Review · 8 minBelieve it or not, you don’t have to do the job your were hired to do. You can turn any (boring) job into a job you love. How? Job crafting. Job and life advice for young professionals. See more from Ascend here.
This 43-year-old made $5,000 per month from her side hustle—then quit her 6-figure full-time job. Here's why
CNBC · 4 minIn 2015, I quit my career in law. I remember feeling elated and free as I eagerly handed over the keys to the office and company car. But I had a plan: I would take The Writing Guru, a resume writing company that I started in 2010 as my side hustle, full-time.
5 rules for writing a killer resume that you've probably never heard before, from a top wealth manager
CNBC · 4 minThroughout my decades-long career as a wealth manager, I've read thousands of resumes, many of them from young job seekers. Almost all of them are plain and boring: Education, work experience and skills — that's it. The vast majority of them get tossed in the wastebasket.
3 tips to land a work-from-home job right now, according to a remote-work expert
CNBC · 4 minNearly a year after the coronavirus pandemic caused offices to shut down and employees to work remotely, many have come to enjoy the arrangement that was once considered an exclusive perk.
The small resume tweak that will get the attention of hiring managers, according to a career coach
CNBC · 3 minIn today's job market, every part of the application process plays an important role in getting you an interview and offer. For many job seekers, the first impression you'll make with a new company is through your resume.
The rules of job-hunting have changed during the pandemic—here are 3 ways to shift your approach
CNBC · 4 minThe rules for finding a new job during the coronavirus pandemic are completely different from what they were a year ago, when the share of opportunities outnumbered the share of people looking for work, and going through a completely virtual hiring process was far from the norm.
When you get to the big salary question during a job interview—an example script of what to say: Career expert
CNBC · 4 minImagine successfully answering all the difficult job interview questions — only to unravel when the topic of salary comes up.
A Five-Week Guide to Getting a Job
Harvard Business Review · 13 minAs a job seeker, you may feel powerless right now, but this is not entirely true. Yes, your competition has increased, but so have your remote work opportunities. Here is a five-week strategy to fast-track your job search. Job and life advice for young professionals. See more from Ascend here.
Companies Should Do More to Normalize Career Breaks
Harvard Business Review · 3 minLinkedIn recently took steps to make it easier for people who take extended career breaks to better represent that time on their profiles. This is one step on normalizing such breaks.
Stop Using Job Titles to Guide Your Search
Harvard Business Review · 7 minWhat’s the first thing you focus on when applying to a new role or looking for a job? If you said job title, you’re not alone. This is what most young professionals get wrong about job search. Job and life advice for young professionals. See more from Ascend here.