Top 13 Stay Interview Questions (Example Answers Included)
By Mike Simpson The Great Resignation has shaken the business world to its core. In November 2021, a record-breaking 4.5 million people told their employers to take a hike, leaving companies in many sectors scrambling to find ways to secure the talent they need. One move employers are starting to use is stay interviews. Stay…
How to Negotiate a Salary Counter Offer
By Mike Simpson Few things are as exciting as getting a job offer. The problem is, if the salary the company presents doesn’t meet your expectations, it’s easy to go from pumped up about the opportunity to downright deflated in a matter of seconds. Luckily, if you have a salary counter offer at the ready,…
Upskilling for Job Seekers
By Mike Simpson Taking your career to the next level takes hard work and dedication. But while it’s easy to assume that advancing is mostly in the hands of employers – as they’re the ones that decide whether you can thrive in a role –job seekers aren’t powerless. By upskilling, professionals can potentially write their…
How to Write a Short and Simple Resignation Letter (Examples Included)
By Mike Simpson Knowing how to write a short and simple resignation letter is essential. Why? Because during your career, there’s a good chance that you’ll need to resign from a job eventually. Practically no one stays with the same employer during their entire professional life. In fact, leaving at some point is so common…
“What Areas Need Improvement?” (Example Answers Included)
By Mike Simpson Few questions strike fear into the hearts of job seekers like “What areas need improvement?” Like “What is your greatest weakness?” the areas of improvement question expects you to talk about shortcomings. And, well, that’s never easy. Luckily, there are ways to navigate this usually uncomfortable question with skill and poise. If…
“Tell Me About a Time You Failed” (Example Answers Included)
By Mike Simpson Tell me about a time you failed; it’s one of the scariest interview questions around. After all, no one likes to talk about times they made mistakes or where things went wrong. It just isn’t a good time. The thing is, that doesn’t mean you can avoid it. “Tell me about a…
20 Signs You Will Get the Job After an Interview
By Mike Simpson Wrapping up an interview is exciting, but it’s also a bit nerve-wracking. After all, you won’t know how the hiring manager felt about your performance until you get the call, right? Not necessarily. In some cases, there are signs you will get the job after an interview. Now, you won’t know anything…
10 Signs You Didn’t Get the Job After an Interview
By Mike Simpson Let’s face facts; company hiring processes are usually a bit mysterious. Candidates may not know whether they’ll get a job offer for days or weeks after meeting with a hiring manager. Well, at least not officially. Unofficially, there can be signs you didn’t get the job after an interview. By knowing the…
How to Write a Statement of Qualifications (Examples Included)
By Mike Simpson When you’re looking for a new job, you need a resume that genuinely packs a punch. Overall, around 60 percent of hiring managers spend 11 seconds or less deciding whether a resume should remain in contention. Want more time than that? With a stellar statement of qualifications, you can get it. Is…
How to Answer “Walk Me Through Your Resume” (Example Answers Included)
By Mike Simpson When it comes to weird interview moments, being asked to “walk me through your resume” is usually a big one. Why? Because you’re going over information the hiring manager usually has right in front of them. Additionally, offering a great answer can be surprisingly challenging. After all, there is a lot of…