When to Talk Pay in an Interview
Whether you’ve interviewed once or a hundred times, you probably know that talking about salary and benefits can be a difficult subject to bring up yourself. At the same time, it could be one of the more important pieces of information you need before accepting a job. So, when do you discuss pay in an…
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20 Practice Interview Questions to Make You a Better Candidate Today
For any interview, preparation is key. And the most important step in interview preparation is practice. Below, we’ve pulled 20 killer interview questions from a list originally published by Eta Lyons. Practice by saying your responses out loud, like you’re having a conversation with an interviewer. Think of specific, detailed examples to illustrate your points.…
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The 4 Best Cost of Living Calculators
If you’re considering relocating for a new job opportunity, you have a lot to think about. One of the highest priorities should be whether you can afford to make the move to a new city, and how the new cost of living affects you. Cost of living fluctuations can impact your rent or mortgage, commute,…
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6 Things a Recruiter Looks for in a Resume
Though you spend hours fine-tuning your resume, research shows that recruiters will typically spend only 6 seconds reading it. As executive recruiters, we see thousands of resumes—and more often than not, the resumes in our hands are incomplete or difficult to follow. These are discarded after only a few seconds. How do you keep your resume from being forgotten…
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What to Expect in an Executive Interview
Whether you’re moving up from middle management or making a lateral C-suite move to anew industry, there are some crucial aspects to remember about an executive interview. Executives are often held to a different standard than other employees and shoulder much more responsibility. To prove that you’re capable of the job, keep in mind the…
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Step by Step: How to Write an Interview Follow-up Letter
A follow-up or thank-you letter is an essential piece of the interview process. In some cases, it may even make or break your chances of getting the job—if there is an equally-qualified candidate competing for the same position, employers will often choose the person who expresses the most interest in the job. Not only does…
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