How To Answer…
May 15th
We said it before and we’ll say it one hundred times more, do not say anything negative in a job interview, even if the interviewer is asking for it.
This question, “Tell me about the worst boss you ever had,” is the perfect example of how you can get trapped. The interviewer is asking you to divulge a negative experience or interaction with a supervisor or co-worker.
Try not to fall in to the trap. We’re sure some of you have had bosses that you weren’t too fond of, but try and focus on the positives and steer very clear of bad mouthing.
Here are some answers we would recommend considering:
- “I’ve been lucky enough to have exceptional bosses throughout my career thus far. However, some have taught me more than others.
- “I have never had an awful boss. There were those whose management styles were different than mine. Thankfully, those experiences showed me which styles I work with best.
- Throughout my past experiences my bosses have all been very different. This worked in my favor because it has shown me how versatile I can be in various environments. All of my bosses were very pleasant and taught me something different. For instance…
It’s always a good tactic to follow these answers with specific scenarios. Give some examples of how your bosses differed and how they taught you different things. Change the question around to focus on positive experiences.
Do you have some other answers to this question that you’d like to share with our readers? Please comment on our Facebook page. Thank you!
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Weekly Inspiration
May 14th
It’s time to be inspired! We hope you all enjoyed the beautiful weather this weekend. Now it’s time to have a successful, positive, and productive week!
Hop to it!
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The Right Way to Sit At Your Desk
May 9th
When you are sitting at your desk the last thing on your mind is how your wrist is angled in relation to your mouse. As you respond to emails you’re probably unaware of your eye level.
Did you know that thinking about and adjusting more than just the aforementioned will help with neck, back, and overall achiness?
According to an article written by Fitsugar, you can make easy adjustments to have an ergonomically correct desk.
- KNEES, ANKLES, AND WRISTS should be at a 90˚ angle in position with your keyboard
- Your BACK should remain neutral, even if it means adding a small foot rest at the bottom on your desk
- Don’t rest your WRISTS on your desk when using your mouse. “Resting your wrists actually places greater strain on the sensitive tendons.” Invest in a “squishy” wrist support.
- ELBOWS should be close to your body for a majority of the day.
- Use a computer riser if your EYES do not hit the first third of your computer screen. If there is no riser available where you work, use a few books.
- To give your EYES a break from the computer screen, look away once in a while to give them a rest.
For additional information about how to be more comfortable at your desk, now and in the future, visit Fitsugar’s article.
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Calling The Graduating Class of 2012!
May 7th
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Have You Heard About Huntsy?
May 2nd
In your search for a new job do you find it’s hard to keep track of all that interest you?
Wouldn’t it be convenient if you could keep track of contacts, jobs, and your application process by visiting one place?
Now you can with Huntsy! If you’re familiar with Pinterest, you will have no trouble navigating the site.
Once you sign up with Huntsy you can drag a “pin” like button to your bookmarks bar.
Once you find a job you like, you can click the button on your bookmarks bar to add the job to your Huntsy profile.
Upon adding a new job, a window descends from the browser bar asking for the following information:
- Employer
- Job Title
- Job Description
Once you add this information to your Huntsy profile you can view the job in your “Dashboard.” This is the same place where all your jobs will be listed. In “Today’s Tasks” you will find a list of the jobs you have “hunted” and their individual status.
This is a genius way to keep track of applying and submitting to jobs you are qualified for. This will also help remind you to follow up – an action that Pyramid Consulting Group encourages, always.
Have you heard of Huntsy? Check it out and let us know what you think.
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How To Answer…
May 1st
If you find yourself interviewing for a job while you’re currently employed, you will, most likely, encounter this question:
“Why do you want to leave your current job?”
Tread lightly here because you should not mention any reasons that may cross over the job responsibilities that match the job your interviewing for.
Pick two things that you feel you have outgrown in your current role. The main reason for your leaving should never be negative.
For instance:
“While I have really enjoyed my time at company, I am looking for a more challenging role where I can learn and grow.”
You also must elaborate on why you are not learning and growing with your current company.
Go to the interview prepared to give specific examples why and how you think you can take these new responsibilities and learn, contribute, and grow within this company.
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Weekly Inspiration
Apr 30th
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Mentionings: 10 Musts to Score Your Dream Job
Apr 27th
In a recent article by Refinery 29, five successful Chicagoans were interviewed on what they think are the best pointers to scoring your dream job. Each person interviewed had varying and helpful answers to the same six questions:
- What is the first step to take when searching for the perfect job?
- What is the wisest piece of interview advice you’ve ever been given/given to others?
- How can readers make themselves stand out professionally among other job applicants?
- What is one job hunt mistake, and how can someone avoid it?
- What are some fashion musts when going on an interview?
- What interview question should all interviewees be prepared to answer?
Try and answer these questions on your own before clicking this link to see the actual interviews.
Some of our favorite points included:
- If possible, gain some internship experience in the field where you’re applying
- Do you research before every interview
- Even if it’s just an exploratory interview, always send a handwritten thank you card
- Understand that there is a fine line between being persistent and being a nuisance
- Try and gauge the dress code of the company and dress accordingly for the interview
- Have answers prepared for the questions – “What can you bring to the table” and “What separates you from the stack of resumes I have on my desk”
- Make sure you emphasize your accomplishments and not your credentials
- Always come prepared with questions to ask the interviewer
- Customize your resume
- Stay positive throughout the interview process – “You’ve got to stub your toe once in a while.”
We hope you enjoyed this post. Have a great weekend!
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How To Answer…
Apr 24th
Proceed with caution because this is a tricky question. If you answer with a strong, “I want to grow with the company,” the hiring manager may get the impression that you’re “too” eager and may not be honed in on the job at hand. If you don’t respond with a growth focused answer, the hiring manager may walk away thinking you’re not interested in a long term career within the company.
We asked around and searched for unique, strong answers.
We liked the response we found on Work Coach Cafe.
“I don’t have a specific plan! I would like to advance. However, I am flexible. I will do my current job to the best of my ability and keep my eyes open for opportunities within the organization to advance even if it means changing roles. I am prepared to learn new things and contribute to the overall success of the organization in a number of ways. The only specific within that “plan of willingness” is that the opportunity be within my ability to learn, interesting enough for me to dig in and do a good job, and the compensation increase a reasonable amount in relation to the demands of the position.”
This is, obviously, the answer of a confident person who knows what they want. We like it because it’s honest. This person was hired and promoted eight times in the past thirty years.
For the interviewing faint of heart, a shorter answer and a connection with the hiring manager may be more your speed. Make eye contact, speak slow, and speak from the heart.
If you’re interested in various answers to this question please visit our Facebook page and leave a comment. Good luck!
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Weekly Inspiration
Apr 23rd
One of our Fashion Recruiters forwarded along this great quote by Oscar Wilde. We love it!
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