Your business may have a few (or more than a few) common interview questions for job candidates. It is a good idea to have questions of varying levels, for example, some that are easy, a few that are of medium difficulty, and others that are tough. Of course, toughness is in the eye of the […]
Interview small talk is critical. In fact, with nearly 60 percent of job interviews, hiring managers know whether they will hire you within the first 15 minutes of an interview. With that in mind, it’s worth knowing a few dos and don’ts for interview etiquette. DO stay with safe topics. Weather and traffic are great. Sports could be […]
When you are writing job descriptions and interviewing applicants, it can be easy to tell a “white lie” or two. For example, is there really any harm in saying that eight-hour workdays when in reality expect them to work closer to nine? Actually, yes. Such statements, white lies or not, make many new employees feel […]
One of the most important job interview etiquette rules is to arrive on time (or a bit early). However, this rule is so seemingly easy that many job candidates neglect to give it enough thought. As a result, they do not arrive on time. Avoid making this mistake by following five tips. 1. Plan Your […]
Having a good reputation as an employer is critical for several reasons. For example, your business attracts a higher caliber of job applicants and earns employees’ trust and loyalty. One thing you need to do to build that good reputation is demonstrate respect for applicants and their time. Here’s how to do it. 1. Minimize […]
Interview follow up etiquette can make or break your chances of being hired. Imagine this: a hiring manager is torn between Candidate A and Candidate B. They are equally qualified on paper and in areas such as cultural fit. After interviews, Candidate A sends a thank you email or note, but Candidate B does nothing. […]
Job-hunting methods have evolved considerably. For example, it used to be that people could walk into a business and land a job that day. Those days are long gone, however. Now, with Millennials in the picture, job hunting has largely become an online endeavor. Using the Internet makes sense; it’s convenient, and you can find […]