The Power of Soft Skills: Why Employers Are Looking Beyond Technical Expertise

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Having These Skills Will Help You Compete in Today’s Workplace

As employers narrow down the field of eligible candidates for a job, their goal is to find the perfect balance of hard and soft skills. Hard skills encompass the required educational, professional and technical abilities for a role – and yes, they are essential. But what really helps you stand out as a competitor for… Read more »

The Elevator Speech: Say This When an Interviewer Asks You to “Tell Me About Yourself …”

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“Tell me a little about yourself.” Sounds easy enough, right? Or not!  Where do you start – and what do you actually say, especially if your next job may be depending on it? Often, this is among the very first questions asked by interviewers. And although a lot of other variables factor into a final… Read more »

How to Respond When Asked, “Where Do You See Yourself in 5 Years?”

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“Where do you see yourself in five years?” It’s one of the most common questions asked during job interviews, as potential employers assess candidates’ long-term plans and fit with their organization. You can’t blame them: It’s very costly to rehire if someone leaves after a short tenure, so employers ideally like to land new talent… Read more »

Be Prepared to Answer These Questions During Your Next Phone Interview

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A phone interview is typically your first interaction with a prospective employer. Even though you’re not actually meeting face-to-face, it’s still their first impression of you, and vice versa. To be sure you leave them wanting to know more about you, versus eliminating you from their short list of serious candidates, bring your A game… Read more »

Make Sure You Know These Things About a Company Before Your Interview

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These Are The Most Important Workplace Safety Tips of 2022

Being well prepared for your job interview means more than just choosing the right outfit and showing up with time to spare, just in case you get lost or caught in traffic. To go in feeling truly prepared and confident, it’s essential to research the company you’re interviewing with, ahead of time. This not only… Read more »

Tips For Following Up After You Submit A Job Application

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You’ve just submitted an application for a job you’re really interested in. While the waiting game has only just begun, you’re already anxious about your status. Seeking instant gratification is human nature, but unfortunately, that’s not how it works. At some point, following up on your application is typically acceptable — if you do it… Read more »

Learn How Employee Buy-In Can Boost Workplace Engagement

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For your company to succeed, you need every person on your team to give their best. Unfortunately, that’s not what’s happening right now. Many of your employees are disengaged — and their work shows it. Having employee buy-in can change that, because it gets people more involved in the company when they feel valued, increased… Read more »

How to Let Your Personality Shine at an Interview

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It’s important to be professional in a job interview; however, hiring managers also want to see your personality. The interviewer read your resume, so they already know you have the skills needed to excel at the job, but meeting you face to face allows them to assess your cultural fit. If you don’t seem like… Read more »

How to Let Your Personality Shine at an Interview

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It’s important to be professional in a job interview; however, hiring managers also want to see your personality. The interviewer read your resume, so they already know you have the skills needed to excel at the job, but meeting you face to face allows them to assess your cultural fit. If you don’t seem like… Read more »