How to Answer the Are You Interviewing Elsewhere Interview Question

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A friend recently shared his perspective on a recent interview experience. He was particularly unsure of how to correctly answer the question of, "are you interviewing with others and do you have any offers?" Used to gauge interest This question is theoretically trying to gauge your interest in the job, your competitiveness as a candidate … Continue reading How to Answer the Are You Interviewing Elsewhere Interview Question

Why Candidates Should Bill Organizations for Work Completed Before Hiring

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Image of a Red flag on a rocky beach indicating danger ahead and the words Red Flag Warning If the company doesn't value your time as a candidate, they are not going to value your time as an employee. by Aurora Meyer on Dispatches from the Castle

As friends and colleagues transition into new careers or into new positions, I have started to see more organizations asking for original work samples during the interview process. This is disturbing on multiple levels. To be very clear, not only would I, as a hiring manager or an interviewer, never ask for this, but I … Continue reading Why Candidates Should Bill Organizations for Work Completed Before Hiring

2 Signs an Interview Went Well — And 4 Signs It Didn’t

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Image of an Asian woman shaking man's hand with purple background with the words 2 Signs an Interview Went Well And 4 Signs It Didn’t According to an Interviewing Mentor in black on white background

There’s nothing quite as nerve-racking as the interview process — for both parties. The candidate wants to make a good impression, and the interviewer wants to make sure the person will be a good fit both for the team and for the position.  Usually, this is the first time everyone involved has met face to … Continue reading 2 Signs an Interview Went Well — And 4 Signs It Didn’t

I’m a Hiring Manager, and I Always Read Cover Letters — 3 Reasons Why You Should Include Them (Guest Post on Fairy God Boss)

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As a hiring manager, if your resume and cover letter make it past the algorithm, I want to see that you can write. I want to learn more about why my organization over anywhere else is where you want to work. I want to see if your skills are a good fit beyond what your resume … Continue reading I’m a Hiring Manager, and I Always Read Cover Letters — 3 Reasons Why You Should Include Them (Guest Post on Fairy God Boss)

Emphasize Your Why in Cover Letters + template

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Cover Letter Advice by Aurora Meyer on Dispatches from the Castle

There are more than 6,560,000,000 search results for "cover letter template." Nearly all of the results recommend starting with the standard, "I am [adjective] excited to submit my application for [job title] at [company]." Starting a cover letter this way practically ensures the recipient will skim the opening and the rest of your letter.In the … Continue reading Emphasize Your Why in Cover Letters + template