3 Green Flags You Absolutely Want to Hear In an Interview, According to a Recruiter

I’ve been in many interviews at this point in my career – on both sides of the conversation. As a job seeker, I know the anxiety of trying to read people’s poker faces and figure out if the interview is going …

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Bad interview questions and how to handle them

Whether you are looking for a part-time job in college or you’re going after
your first full-time job after graduation, inevitably you’ll have to take part
in a few interviews as part of the hiring process.

The interview process is …

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10 Qualities to Emphasize Instead of Passion in a Job Interview

Passion has been sold, particularly to millennials and those in generations younger, as the hallmark of a successful career. And in a lot of ways, it’s been oversold.

Finding a sense of fulfillment — a sense of purpose, even — in …

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The “Resume-Gap” Stigma Has Diminished – How Can You Use It?

It used to be that resume gaps of several months or longer concerned both job seekers and hiring managers. Some hiring managers believed longer periods of unemployment signaled a candidate wasn’t hirable. Alternatively, they might have been out of touch …

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Stand Out in Your Next Job Interview with ‘Earned Secrets’ (HigherEdJobs)

If you’ve been invited to campus for a job interview, you likely have a lot in common with the other candidates. Your career path and personality will differ, but it’s safe to say that you’ve met the same requirements and …

By Melissa Salva
Melissa Salva Executive Director, Undergraduate Employer Relations & Operations
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“What Are Your Strengths and Weaknesses?” | Interview Q&A

As an interviewee, you’d probably be thrilled to never have to respond to the “What are your strengths and weaknesses” question ever again, but alas, it’s almost definitely here to stay. So rather than wing it when one of these …

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The Anatomy of a Perfect “Tell Me About Yourself” Answer for Any Executive

It can be difficult to interpret the common interview question, “Tell me about yourself.” Is it a simple icebreaker meant to make you feel more comfortable? Or is it the most difficult question of all meant to establish the interview’s …

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