Top 27 Customer Service Interview Questions (& How To Answer Them)
By Mike Simpson When it comes to jobs in the workforce, few positions require an applicant to wear as many hats as those worn by a customer service representative. Great customer service representatives are often the face and physical representation of an organization, providing the human experience for consumers who are looking for information regarding…
What To Bring To A Job Interview (And What NOT To Bring)
By Jeff Gillis Everyone has that one friend. You know the one. They are prepared for every situation. Though they carry only a small bag, this bag is full of a seemingly infinite number of useful objects. Bug spray, barrettes, and yo-yos magically spring from their sack of goodies. At a job interview, you want…
Exit Interview Questions (Example Answers Included)
By Mike Simpson Though interviewing is most often seen as the entry point to employment, it is also an exit point. If you have ever resigned from a job, then you know exactly what I’m talking about. The dreaded exit interview. “Wait,” you murmur, confused. “The exit interview is clearly the very best part of…
Here’s How to Accept a Job Offer (Hint: Acceptance Letter!)
By Jeff Gillis The process of finding a job can be a long, uphill battle with seemingly endless obstacles. You’ve drafted cover letters, only to wonder if they were ever even read. You’ve refocused your resume so many times that you have the perfect document ready to send to any number of future employers. You’ve…
Top 5 Skype Interview Tips (And The Mistakes To Avoid)
By Mike Simpson Prepping for the traditional job interview usually requires some pretty routine steps; make sure you’ve done your research, print out and bring along several clean copies of your resume, plan out your interview wardrobe, practice answering interview questions, and always bring along a pack of breath mints. But in today’s increasingly technological…
Top 10 Informational Interview Questions
By Jeff Gillis Every good job seeker knows the value of research when it comes to preparing for job interviews. From looking up company websites to reading corporate articles and keeping on top of industry trends and news, it pays to stay up-to-date on everything. Of course, nothing beats networking for insider information and connecting…
How To Nail a Panel Interview (Questions and Answers Included)
By Mike Simpson Admit it, deep down inside you’ve always wanted to be a celebrity. There’s a definite allure to stardom and some people will do anything to achieve their 15 minutes of fame, and it’s easy to see why. In the right context, being the center of attention is the best feeling in the…
How To Ace A Group Interview (Questions Included)
By Mike Simpson It’s here! It’s finally here! The day you’ve been waiting for forever – the day of your interview for your dream job with the company of your choice. Man, you’ve worked hard to get where you are right now. You spent hours perfecting your resume and tailoring your cover letter. You spent days…
What To Do After An Interview – “Did I Get The Job!?”
By Jeff Gillis Remember that totally amazing interview you had a few days ago? You remember, the one where you blew the competition out of the water? You were prepped, ready, and on point! In fact, if you’d been any more the Perfect Candidate, you would have already had the job! So why haven’t you…
7 Ways to Prepare Yourself for a Background Check Before Your Interview
Guest Post By Michael Klazema Don’t spend all of your time preparing for the interview and not even spare a thought for the background check. There are ways to prepare for an employment background check, and each one of them can improve your hiring chances considerably. The job search period can be an incredibly busy…