3 Clever Ways to Evaluate Company Culture in an Interview
When you’re considering a new job, multiple factors will play into your decision of which company is the best fit: salary and benefits, responsibilities of the job, distance from home, and travel requirements, just to name a few. But have you considered the company’s culture? According to CultureIQ, “Employees’ overall ratings of their company’s qualities — like…
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How to Search for a Job While Employed
Many times, searching for a new job happens while you’re already employed at another company. This can work to your advantage because you’ll have a fallback and steady income as you look for new opportunities. However, if your managers find out that you’re looking to leave, you run the risk of upsetting your boss and…
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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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10 Ways to Make a Good Impression During a Phone Interview
Many job seekers dislike phone interviews because the barrier between interviewer and interviewee can lead to talking over one another, misreading signals, and having less opportunity to gauge personality. Employers, though, see many benefits in conducting phone interviews. A key advantage is that they can quickly screen candidates before spending the time to talk in-person.…
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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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