How to Make a Memorable First Impression

When a hiring manager first meets you, they’ll evaluate you within a few short seconds. This first impression they get from you will form the basis of their overall opinion. It’s therefore difficult to undo if it’s negative. To make the most favorable impression, here are a few tips to follow:

3 Interview Thank You Email Templates You Can Customize

You just successfully completed a job interview. Good work! The next step is to send a polished thank you email to your interviewer and further demonstrate your enthusiasm (and competency!) for the position. It’s tempting to simply copy/paste an email template that you find online. However, to truly come across as a unique candidate, personalization…

Top Phone Interview Questions to Prepare For

Before you head to a job interview in person, you’ll likely have to go through a phone screen. Employers rely on these because they’re an efficient way to filter out applicants that are a weak fit and schedule face-to-face interviews with those that are the best fit. But when it comes to preparing for one,…

How to Write a Thank You Email After an Interview

Most job candidates (57%) don’t send thank-you notes after an interview. Here’s why that’s good news for you.  According to a recent Murray Resources survey, 85% of hiring managers, executives and HR professionals say that a candidate’s follow-up after an interview makes a positive difference. 

Why You Shouldn’t Rely On The Unstructured Interview

Hiring mistakes are costly. In fact, one survey found that companies lost $14,900 on every bad hire in 2017.  Unfortunately, mishires are all too common with 74% of employers saying they’ve hired the wrong person for a position.  These numbers suggest that steps in the hiring process are flawed. The interview is a top suspect…