When to Follow Up After a Job Interview (Complete Guide)
By Mike Simpson When to follow up after a job interview; it’s something most candidates wonder about. After all, if you reach out too soon or too often, you might seem desperate or bothersome. Wait too long, and you might miss out on the opportunity. Luckily, it is possible to get it right. Here’s a…
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,…
What Does Business Casual Attire Mean?
By Jeff Gillis When employees hear that a workplace allows business casual attire, they often assume that the dress code is pretty lax. In reality, business casual does involve some rules. Getting your business casual outfits right is essential if you’re going to impress on the job. But how do you do that if you…
“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 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…
“What Does Customer Service Mean to You?” (Example Answers Included)
By Mike Simpson If you’re applying for a customer service representative job, there’s a ridiculously good chance the hiring manager is going to ask you, “What does customer service mean to you?” Yes, it may seem like a weird question. After all, don’t they know what customer service is all about? The thing is, this…