We've collected interview questions for many common job titles, from paralegals and vet assistants to marketing managers and nurse practitioners. You'll find comprehensive lists, ranging from general and weird to behavioral and situational questions. The most common questions asked during an … [Read more...] about Interview Questions For 40+ Career Fields
Quick Guide to Research an Employer BEFORE You Accept That Job Offer
To speed your employer research, we've put together this quick guide to help you research that next potential employer. Certainly, you can't dodge every "bad apple employer." However, you'll want to learn everything you can to avoid a bad hiring situation. For example, the basics: What products … [Read more...] about Quick Guide to Research an Employer BEFORE You Accept That Job Offer
CraigZoom — a Craigslist Job Search Tool You’ve Likely Never Heard Of
For some, the power of CraigsList is overlooked when conducting a job search. This is where CraigZoom (now referred to as ZoomTheList) comes into play, giving you the ability to add another tool to help you conduct a more robust job search using Craigslist. This "Google-like" tool allows you to … [Read more...] about CraigZoom — a Craigslist Job Search Tool You’ve Likely Never Heard Of
The Important Follow-Up Job Interview Questions You Should Be Asking
When that next job interview comes to an end, that's when asking follow-up questions is the best next step for you. There are unknowns you may have at this point, especially if you're interviewing with an HR or department manager who isn't forthcoming about certain details. For example: What would … [Read more...] about The Important Follow-Up Job Interview Questions You Should Be Asking
Cover Letter Writing Tips & Letter Example for a Restaurant Manager
The job responsibilities of a restaurant manager can differ, so writing a cover letter for these roles can get tricky. For example, have you worked as a restaurant manager in fast-food restaurants? Fine dining/upscale restaurants? Cafeteria-style? For those in fine dining, the quality of … [Read more...] about Cover Letter Writing Tips & Letter Example for a Restaurant Manager
Insurance Claims Agents: Sample Cover Letter, Duties & Outlook
In this post, I've included an insurance claims cover letter sample (see below). I have a few words of caution before you proceed: it's important that you don't use the below content as is, rather write a great cover letter that's ideal for you and your career situation. Job Duties For Claims … [Read more...] about Insurance Claims Agents: Sample Cover Letter, Duties & Outlook
Job-Search Scams You Should Be Aware Of
There are many job-serach scams to watch out for. There's never a shortage of human scum: people who put their energy into taking from and taking advantage of others. As a jobseeker, you can be taken advantage of too. Years ago, we could spot certain scams like these: "Work From Home and Earn … [Read more...] about Job-Search Scams You Should Be Aware Of
Cover Letter Example for Shipping & Receiving Manager
Shipping and receiving can be a juggling act, especially for employers who manage high volumes of material management, such as consumable manufacturers and distribution facilities (e.g., Amazon Distribution). There's a lot that goes into optimizing warehouse operations, therefore, when writing your … [Read more...] about Cover Letter Example for Shipping & Receiving Manager
Legal Secretary Cover Letter Sample — Tips For Writing a Better Cover Letter
Legal secretaries do similar job duties to those in other administrative roles. For example, a sample job description for a legal secretary would include scheduling appointments, typing legal documents, managing client records, billing/financial reporting, and supporting customer activities. A few … [Read more...] about Legal Secretary Cover Letter Sample — Tips For Writing a Better Cover Letter
How Employers Benefit From Exit Interviews [+List of 10 Example Questions]
With companies focused on reducing employee turnover and improving employee engagement, why aren't more companies leveraging the use of exit interviews (aka employee exit surveys)? Businesses today are paying top dollar to recruit, hire, and train talent. Yet, those budgets seem to run dry at one … [Read more...] about How Employers Benefit From Exit Interviews [+List of 10 Example Questions]