So you got an email back from a job you applied to—awesome! The person who reached out is asking to schedule a phone screen. Or perhaps they’re asking to schedule a “quick chat” or “brief phone call.” What does this mean? Is “phone screen” just another way of saying...
Some job interviewers ask tough questions designed to trick you. Others want to get a better sense of your thought process or see how you respond under pressure. Whatever the reason, you’ll want to be prepared for curveballs or challenging questions. 30 Smart...
Searching for a job? The ticket to landing the job that you want is to impress a recruiter whether in a staffing agency like Pinpoint Pharma or at a client. Once you can get on their radar, capture their attention, and pique their curiosity, you’ll be much closer to...
With so many people out of work, it’s getting harder and harder to even get an interview, let alone get a job offer. One of the main problems for young adults is that even though they’re the most educated, hard-working, enthusiastic applicant for a job, their resume...
Job interviewers want to get to know the job candidate by asking questions. It’s never entirely clear what questions will be asked in a job interview. There are plenty of ridiculous job interview questions, but most employers stick to the tried and true, boring old...
Let’s be candid here. If you ask a hiring manager (or any one of your interviewers) whether their company has diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) policies or procedures in place, you’re likely to receive a legalistic, by-the-books “Of course!” response. Just...
