Employers often ask interview questions like, “how do you handle stress?” or “how do you work under pressure?” They ask for a few reasons (which I’ll explain in this article), and they won’t feel comfortable hiring you if you can’t give a good answer. They may also ask a behavioral interview question like, “Tell me […]
Continue readingThere are a lot of articles online with long lists of signs you got the job, but I want to do something a little bit different here… mainly because most of those lists are misleading and will NOT help you. Here’s why: They give a bunch of small, unimportant factors that barely correlate with whether you […]
Continue readingAnswering questions like, “What do you like least about your last job/current job?” can get tricky. And the wrong response can derail your job interview! You see, employers don’t want to hear you badmouth or complain about a position, even if they ask a question that seems to invite this. So in this article, I’m […]
Continue readingWelcome to my LinkedIn cold messaging guide, based on my experience as a recruiter. I’ve received hundreds of cold messages from job seekers and I’ve tested a variety of outbound messages myself to see what works and what gets ignored. These are the best messages to send. In this article, we’ll cover: How to reach […]
Continue readingWhen an interviewer asks you to describe your work ethic, they’re looking for a couple of specific things. …And giving the wrong answer to this question could cast doubts on whether you’re the person they want to hire. So in this article, we’ll look at how to answer this question in a job interview… with […]
Continue readingIn this article, I’m going to explain how to know if your resume is good or not in 9 steps. After working for years as a recruiter, I’ve studied what makes a good resume and how to know if your resume is good enough to get you hired, so that’s what this article will reveal. […]
Continue readingThe best way to propel your career (and income) forward is to learn a high income skill and find employers/clients to pay you for it. You can even pivot this into launching a business in the future. It all starts with choosing the right skill, though. So in this article, we’ll cover: 7 examples of […]
Continue readingThe most powerful words you can put on your resume are verbs. While other job seekers are saying, “Responsible for…” you want to be saying, “Led,” “Managed,” “Grew,” etc. In this article, we’ll look at over 80 of these power words to use in a resume or CV. You’ll also discover how to find skill-related […]
Continue readingIf you’re looking for side hustle ideas, or wondering, “How do I make an extra $1000+ a month?” (or far more), then you’re in the right place. We’re going to look at the most lucrative side hustle ideas you can start right now. Our list also includes many easy side hustles that require very little […]
Continue readingWhen the interviewer asks, “Why are you the best candidate for this position?” they’re looking for a couple of things: They want a direct, confident answer. And they want to see evidence that you understand their job and have relevant skills that will help you succeed in the role. In this article, I’m going to […]
Continue readingYou’ve probably heard that IT jobs offer high pay and fast career growth, and it’s true in most cases. But what are the best IT jobs? And how do you get these positions? In this article, we’ll look at: What is an IT job? What are the typical salaries for these jobs? What type of […]
Continue readingYou’re likely to hear any or all of these questions in a job interview, and they can decide whether you get the job: How would your coworkers describe you? How would your friends describe you? What would your boss say about you? And there are some specific types of responses that the hiring manager or […]
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