Interview

Social Media in the Interview Process

Social Media in the Interview Process

You may be wondering why hiring managers would take this extra step to look for online red flags. Social media is your private life and should not have an impact on your professional life, right? Wrong. Today's employees are expected to be good standing citizens inside and outside of the office. These red flags can include inappropriate/demeaning comments about your company, boss, colleagues, or anything work-related.

How to Handle Drinks or Dinner at Your Job Interview

How to Handle Drinks or Dinner at Your Job Interview

Employers are starting to see value in breaking out of the traditional interview setting so they can see a candidate for who they really are in a normal every day social setting such in breweries and restaurants… But that doesn’t mean you should just let your guard down. Given the importance of the situation, let’s review a few different factors for both networking events and job interviews.

Interviews are Blind Dates

Interviews are Blind Dates

Studies show that on average only 2% of applicants are actually called in to interview (a stat some people who have tried online dating may be able to relate too). When you get called to interview, realize that you are one of the 2% percent, so act like it! Odds are, you already have something they want, or you would not have been called in in the first place.