The Confident Career

5 Tips to Maximize Your Job Interview Success

Job interviews can be stressful. Candidates are most often nervous and unsure of themselves, understandably so. Add in the awkwardness of social distancing protocols like no handshakes or virtual interviews, and you have a recipe for a less than stellar performance.

But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Follow these five proven strategies to increase your confidence and maximize your interview success.

What is a Stretch Job and Should You Consider It?

When job searching, a lot of people will try to find a job that they’re most qualified for because it’s within their comfort zone. It’s easier to land a job this way because you’re a low risk for employers. Less time and resources are put forth by the employer if you already have most of the knowledge you need to start working. But, it’s also easy to get bored of a job or position if it never challenges you. Now, you find yourself wanting more and you’re on the hunt again to find a job that’s more inspiring. This job is called a stretch job.

3 Ways to Avoid Burnout During the Job Search

Job searching can be a job itself, and not necessarily a good one. There’s no pay, benefits, stability, or work life balance. It’s also thankless. There will be no one to offer assurances that your work is appreciated, or even noticed. No bonuses, catered lunches, or cold brew on tap. However, it'll be the most important job you’ll ever have while you’re looking for actual employment. It’s easy to become bitter, disheartened, or just plain exhausted over the course of your job hunt. Here are three ways to avoid burnout during your job search.

Who is Hiring at the Moment

We are all familiar with the job numbers, the projections, and the overall state of an economy that feels like it has been hobbled by the Covid-19 pandemic. In fact, it might feel like the prospects for work are few and far between but, there are plenty of businesses and even entire industries that are hiring right now, and in the lead up to the holiday season, there are plenty of employment opportunities for people who are looking for all types of work.

10 Job Interview Questions That Are Meant to Trick You

Can you outsmart an interviewer? Hiring teams ask challenging questions that sound riddled with tricks. While these questions aren’t meant to deceive you, companies ask them to gain better insight into your candidacy. Here are ten interview questions demystified and un-riddled.