A bad job interview – we’ve all been there. When things get off on a bad foot, it is possible to turn the interview around so that you still have a fighting chance at the job, but your time is limited. If you aren’t quick, the interviewer will write you off, not even listening to [...]
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When preparing for a job interview, you might be most concerned with the questions the interviewer will ask you, but you should also think about any questions you might have about the company and position. After all, at the end of the interview, most employers ask, “Do you have any questions?” and if you say [...]
You’ve probably heard people say that before a job interview you should do a little research about the company and the industry in general. That’s true – but when you get to the corporate website, how can you determine what information is important for you to know? Of course, every job is different, but here [...]
Today, Walmart announced plans to expand in the Washington, D.C. area, which will not only provide access to affordable, healthy food options for residents, but which could also help combat the nearly 10% unemployment rate in our nation’s capital. They’re starting with a two-year plan for stores in four different areas, which will lead to [...]
Perhaps the most nerve-racking part of the job search process is the job interview. Despite the nerves, though, you still need to be able to set the right tone and make a great first impression - all the while deftly answering questions about your experience, skills and “best and worst” qualities. Interviewing can be quite [...]
I can hardly believe we are 9 days into 2009. On my weekly perusals of the blogs, I found a lot of New Year’s Resolutions posts — like the one I did here about job seeking resolutions on JobMonkey. It’s interesting to read about the goals others are setting for themselves. It looks like a [...]
