LinkedIn gets a lot of hate, and much of it is well deserved. But it is still an excellent tool to level up your career. In this episode, I break down why LinkedIn is still an extremely powerful tool for …
Graduating from college is a significant milestone—but it doesn’t mean you have to dive headfirst into a 9-5 life. With your degree in hand and the world at your feet, you have the perfect opportunity to explore new experiences, grow …
Skilled trades are often overlooked as a viable and rewarding career option. They offer numerous advantages and opportunities for anyone looking for a fulfilling profession. To help you navigate through the plethora of choices, here are three steps to choosing …
Stepping into an interview for your first internship or entry-level role can feel overwhelming. You want to impress, but you’re not sure what the recruiter or hiring manager will ask—or how you’ll stack up against other candidates. The truth is, …
Situational, or behavioral-based, interview questions can be intimidating, especially for young professionals without much formal work experience. In today’s episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, we discuss how these questions, which often start with “Tell me about a …
By Toni Frana, Career Expert at Zety.com
Job interviews are designed to help employers to learn more about each candidate and understand how you would perform in the role they are hiring for. One common way employers do this …
Going through a layoff isn’t a reflection of your skills or work ethic. In fact, it happens to many professionals. But when it comes to job interviews, knowing how to talk about it takes strategy. Should you say you were …
Your first job interview can feel like a big deal—and it is. It’s your chance to make a great first impression, land your first job, and start building valuable experience. But it can also be nerve-wracking. What will they ask? …
The success of an interview doesn’t just depend on what you say; it also matters how you say it and the non-verbal cues you give. Even if you spent hours perfecting your resume and preparing answers to common questions, the …
You know that sending a thank-you email after an interview is a must. But while following up with a note of appreciation can help you stand out, sending a bad post-interview thank-you email can actually do more harm than good. …
If body language speaks louder than words, eye contact during an interview is one of the most powerful nonverbal signals you can send. It might seem like a small thing, but it’s actually a huge part of how you communicate, …
In job interviews, you may encounter analytical skills interview questions designed to evaluate your ability to assess information, solve problems, and make sound decisions. These skills are common for roles that require critical thinking, decision-making, and strategic planning.
From data …
Imagine you’re in an interview, and the interviewer asks that seemingly simple but actually tricky question: “What is your work philosophy?” Your answer can reveal a lot about how you approach your work, what you value, and how you might …
