As a former recruiter, I’m going to share the best follow-up emails after a job application. I’ll also share how long after submitting your resume to follow up… and key mistakes to avoid (including one that will cost you the job opportunity). Here’s everything you need to do when following up on job applications… To
The best colors for a resume are black, white, and blue. Blue is commonly used in workplaces and is associated with professionalism and trust. Many large websites, from Facebook to LinkedIn to Twitter, use blue as their main accent color. Blue also gives the reader a feeling of calmness and serenity. If you’re looking for
If you’re wondering when the best time to schedule a job interview is, this article is for you. As a former recruiter, I’m going to share: The best times and days of the week to schedule an interview Bad times to schedule an interview: days and times you should avoid A couple of factors that
Hiring managers ask “How do you build relationships?” for a few key reasons. And if they’re asking you this interview question, you can be certain that relationship-building is an important skill for the role you’re discussing. So coming up, I’ll share how to discuss building relationships so you can ace your interview and win the
If you’re thinking of applying for multiple jobs at the same company, there are a few things you should know first. As a former recruiter, I’m going to share: When it’s okay (and not okay) to apply for multiple jobs at the same company Potential benefits and drawbacks to applying for multiple positions at one
I’ve written in the past about how to pass an interview… But there are also some specific topics you need to be prepared to discuss in a remote job interview, and not preparing will cost you job offers. Employers are going to ask why your background makes you ideal for remote work, why you’re looking
If you’re looking for remote job interview questions to practice, this article is for you. There are topics employers ask about most when hiring a remote worker, and if you can’t give a good answer to these questions, it could cost you the job. For example: They’ll want to know if you’ve worked remotely before
“What do you hope to gain from this experience?” is one of the more common questions for an internship interview, entry-level job interview, or even some higher-level interviews. And if you can’t clearly explain what you hope to gain from this experience, it could cost you the job. Coming up, I’ll share how to answer
If you’re looking for advice on how to tell a company that you have another offer, this article is for you. As a former recruiter, I’m going to share: How to let a potential employer know you have another job offer via email or phone. How to use one job offer to get another company
If you’re job hunting, you’re likely to be asked for professional references. But when do employers call these references? As a former recruiter, I’m going to share with you: When employers check references in the hiring process Why you should NOT give references on a job application What questions employers ask when they call your