Interview

5 Things a Hiring Manager's Probably Thinking During Your Interview (and What to Do About …

Whether you’ve interviewed over one million times or can count on one hand how many times you’ve been face-to-face with a hiring manager, the process is always stressful.

5 years, 7 months ago

How to Answer the 31 Most Common Interview Questions

Wouldn't it be great if you knew exactly what a hiring manager would be asking you in your next interview? While we unfortunately can't read minds, we'll give you the next best thing: a list of the 31 most commonly asked interview questions and answers.

5 years, 7 months ago

51 Interview Questions You Should Be Asking

You probably already know that an interview isn't just a chance for a hiring manager to grill you with interview questions —it's your opportunity to sniff out whether a job is the right fit for you. Which means: It's important to go in with some questions.

5 years, 8 months ago

Encouraging Interviewees To Say “I Don’t Know” Improves Performance.

Interviewees often face pressure to give an answer to a question even when there isn’t enough information available. It is typical for interviewers to force interviewees to answer questions by rephrasing questions or fishing for guesses. This attitude extends to society at large, where, for many people, saying “I don’t know” is tantamount to saying “I am stupid.”

8 years, 8 months ago

How to Write LinkedIn Messages That Actually Get Read

Imagine you were at a networking event, and you spot someone you don’t know but would love to. Maybe she has your dream job, or maybe he runs a great business that you’d like to model yours after.

8 years, 8 months ago

Mauritians In Illegal Situation in England: Nick Leake Pulls The Alarm

There are four times more Mauritians in illegally than any other nationality in the UK. This is indicated by the British High Commissioner in Mauritius, Nick Leake.

8 years, 8 months ago

4 Ways to Make a Real Connection When Networking

A couple months ago, I met a woman at an event who had clearly done her research on networking. She had a smart conversation starter and a great handshake. She asked lots of questions and listened to my answers attentively. She gave me her business card before we parted ways.

8 years, 9 months ago

How to Make a Good First Impression at a Job Interview

You know the old saying, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” That’s always the case when meeting someone for the first time, but especially so when it comes to a job interview. Here are five tips to ensure that you leave a great first impression — and score the job.

8 years, 9 months ago

3 Things a Great Leader Would Never Say

Sometimes leadership is quite simple: Avoid these three phrases.

8 years, 9 months ago

Video Interviewing Tips

Since 2011, the use of video interviewing has risen by 49%.1 Chances are that your next interview will take place over a webcam. To make sure you set yourself up for a successful video interview, here are top ten video interview tips that you need to know.

8 years, 10 months ago

15 Business Etiquette Rules Every Professional Needs To Know

Professional social situations can be awkward.

8 years, 10 months ago

Case Varma / Jeannot: The Role Of The Family Members of Jeannot Analyzed In Negotiations

After almost a month of calm, the investigation of the case Varma / Jeannot resumed. Until now, only the main protagonists in this case twists were interviewed by detectives from the Central Criminal Investigation Department (CCID).

8 years, 10 months ago

5 Ways To Test-Drive A New Career

Stuck in a cube, dreaming of freelance writing from a distant exotic island? Coming up with yet another PowerPoint deck, while desperately wishing you could devote your life to something that means more to you than someone else’s deliverables for someone else’s clients?

8 years, 10 months ago

10 Tips For Being Awesome on Camera

Video has become the next big thing in personal branding — just look at the success and popularity of apps like Vine and now Instagram video.

8 years, 10 months ago

5 Public Speaking Tips That'll Prepare You for Any Interview

Landing a job interview is incredibly exciting –- and often terrifying.

8 years, 11 months ago