Ranking Yourself: Be Confident yet Self-Aware

Nathan Stuller of Midwest Developer Insights

A common interview tactic is to ask you, the candidate, to rank yourself on acquired technical skills, attributes, and aptitude. The interviewer may run through a list of them, asking you to simply “rank yourself from 1 to 10 on:”
• Leadership ability
• Getting along with coworkers
• How hard-working you are

Or, they may be interested in more specific technical skills such as:
• Differential Equations
• Electricity & Magnetism
• Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

You are right to suspect that the answer is not as easy as it might seem, especially for someone with limited professional experience. Continue Reading

How 2013 College Students Are Scoring Interviews Better Than 2012 Grads

Natalie Bracco

The idea that today’s college graduates are facing an impossible battle when it comes to finding a job is largely exaggerated. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, 2013 graduates have better prospects of getting a job than their 2012 counterparts. While it’s true that high unemployment has made things more challenging for all job seekers, there are actually several ways that 2013 college grads are able to distinguish themselves and ace the application process. Continue Reading

Bluff Your Way to Interview Confidence

It is natural to feel nervous going into an interview.  If you need an extra boost before this meeting, the following post has tips to build up your confidence.

There is an old saying, “hum a few bars and fake it.” There are times, and interviews are often the case, where this is the best course of action. While you never want to come off as entitled or as though you are superior, faking confidence can often be the difference between an outstanding interview and one that is a dismal failure. A great resume will get you an interview. A great interview will get you the job.

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Bluff Your Way to Interview Confidence

4 Mistakes Employers Are Sure To Notice

Job seekers must be aware of how they conduct themselves during their job searches.  The following post explains four mistakes that will turnoff employers from these potential employees.

During the hunt for a job, it’s common to continually seek new ways to stand out to your potential employers. While job seekers are busy developing their unique elevator pitches, they might be overlooking the little mistakes that set them apart in a negative way to potential employers.

Not having the success you expected during your job search? Here are four mistakes employers might be noticing:

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4 Mistakes Employers Are Sure To Notice