Shifting to a new industry is a bold move, especially when you’re starting without any direct experience. This blog outlines best practices on how to switch to a new industry without any experience by tapping into the power of transferable skills, cultivating a network, and creating a personal brand that resonates across different sectors.
You’ve just completed a job interview, and you’re feeling pretty confident. But the work doesn’t end there – making a lasting impression after the interview is just as crucial as acing the interview itself. But how do you ensure that you stand out among the sea of candidates – and increase your chances of success?…
Picture this: you’re in an elevator, and you bump into the CEO of your dream company. You have 30 seconds to make an impression before they step out. What do you say? This is where a well-crafted elevator pitch comes to the rescue. In today’s competitive job market, having a compelling elevator pitch, or a…
Whether you have an in-person or virtual interview, you’ll want to come prepared and give your best shot to get the role you’re aiming for. While it’s good to prepare for common questions that interviewers will likely ask you, the interview process doesn’t end there. There’s usually a time during the interview when the hiring…
Preparation is one of the basic tenets of searching for a job. If you show up underprepared, you’ll rarely leave a good impression. For that reason, we always recommend researching the company and job for which you’re interviewing. But can you over-prepare to the point where you hurt your chances of being hired? Put simply:…
Every job search seems like a waiting game. You wait to find the right opportunities. You wait to hear back after you apply. You wait to find out how an interview went. It certainly takes a lot of patience.
For many employers, the pandemic expedited their use of video interviewing, with some estimating that over 80% of companies used video calls to screen candidates. Even as employees trickle back into the office, video interviews are likely here to stay, as they offer some clear benefits over traditional, in-person interviews. Most notably, video interviews allow…
Getting ready for a video interview for your dream job? Video interviews have become increasingly commonplace in the hiring process. In fact, video technology is being used by at least 60% of hiring managers and recruiters.
There are many interview questions that are tricky to answer. You might feel put on the spot or have a hard time promoting your skills and abilities. One of the more challenging ones is “why should we hire you?” You want to answer it in a way that positions you as competent and capable, yet…
When it comes to your interview performance, you have to focus on more than just what you say, but also how you say it. In fact, you could give all the right answers, yet if your body language says otherwise, it’s not going to make a favorable impression. What are some bad habits to avoid?…
