The Game-Changing Success Secret Every Woman Needs to Know By Devin Tomb You probably keep hearing this—”build your brand”—but what exactly does that even mean? And more importantly, how do you actually do it? It’s a concept that encourages job hunters to think beyond the paper résumé and add online platforms to the mix. “One of the most important things you…
By Rachel Pelta No matter why you’re looking for a new job, job hunting during the coronavirus pandemic is unique. Instead of attending in-person networking events, you’re likely attending virtual job fairs and tapping your network online. Whatever you’re doing, though, it’s finally paid off. You’ve got a job interview! And while you’re prepared for the fact that it will probably happen online, you’ll want…
If there was ever a year to start reaching for your goals like never before, it’s 2021. With 2020 in the past, it’s time to act on all the plans you’ve been making for the future and start living your best life! For many people, securing that career-boosting job is the first step to doing so. Although the job hunt can…
Everything You Need to Know to Conquer a Virtual Interview By: Mariah Schlossmann First of all, CONGRATULATIONS, you landed yourself an interview! Maybe it’s your dream job or you’re just learning a little more about the position, the hardest part is getting the interview—and you’ve already done that. With social distancing rules still in effect and offices closed, your potential…
As a former head of human resources at General Motors and now the automaker’s CEO, Mary Barra has interviewed countless executives for senior leadership positions. And like a lot of corporate chieftains with go-to interview questions, she has developed a way to tell if candidates have what she’s looking for. What Mary Barra is looking for in GM executives At the Wharton…
It’s not unusual for employers to assess job candidates through video chats, phone calls, face-to-face interviews, written tests, and portfolio reviews. In recent months, there has also been an uptick in the number of companies asking candidates to complete assignments representative of the type of work they would be doing in the position under consideration. Candidates have mixed reviews of…
By now, we’ve all heard the same oft-repeated recommendations for acing a job interview: research the company — and your interviewers — ahead of time: Study your resume so no one can stump you on its claims. Practice your answers ahead of time. Break the ice by mentioning a hobby, alma mater or former city of residence that you and…
