Category Archives: Career
Preparing for an Interview
Know yourself. Take the time to evaluate your goals, interests, strengths and weaknesses. Know what the prospective employer wants. Take the time to ask questions about the job to best position your qualifications. Know the job and the company. Research the company … Continue reading
The Hidden Job Market
The hidden job market includes all positions that have not yet been communicated through visible channels, such as newspapers. These positions are filled by–or created for–candidates who come to the employer’s attention through employee recommendations, referrals from trusted associates, recruiters, or direct contact … Continue reading
Elevator Speech
The elevator speech is a very short introduction of yourself used in situations where you are meeting a lot of people and probably not spending a great deal of time with any one of them. Events specifically designed for networking … Continue reading
Career Fair Checklist
Attending a career fair or networking event soon? Here’s a simple check list of ways to prepare and get the most from your time. Have your resume updated and several copies available to hand out. Dress the part – be … Continue reading
The Behavioural-Based Interview
Most large organizations employ the Behavioural Based Interviewing approach to select new employees. A Behavioural Based question is designed to examine the applicant’s past behaviour in situations similar to those that comprise the prospective job duties. Employers assess three key performance predictors in … Continue reading
50 Questions Recruiters Ask Students
Preparing for a job interview? These are the top 50 most popular questions asked by recruiters. Spend some time crafting strong, meaningful responses to these questions, and you will have an arsenal of great answers to pull from during your … Continue reading