As an interviewer, you’ll want to think through and handle with care the questions you plan to ask job applicants to avoid running into potential conflict down the line. As a general rule, when conducting an interview for an open position, focus on questions that relate specifically to the job at hand — and stay away … Read more
Want to ace a job interview? Don’t chew gum. Don’t dress like a slob. Don’t curse. You know all this. But what about less-evident ways to have your name land in the “do not hire” pile? Cloud communications company Ringover recently surveyed 1,200 people with remote and in-person interview experience across different fields and age … Read more
I’m worried about the company I work for. It’s a startup and they are having financial issues, so I’d like to jump ship rather than go down with it. In a job interview, is it OK for me to say that’s the main reason I’m looking for a new job? Unfortunately, that’s more common than … Read more
As you pound the virtual and actual pavement for a new job, here are six strategies to ace your job search and crush your career this year. Identify your “it factor” According to Christiana Smith Shi, co-author of “Career Forward: Strategies from Women Who’ve Made It” (Scribner), you should think about your professional brand the … Read more
I accepted a job offer and resigned from my current position. My new employer has since rescinded the job offer — and now I am out of both jobs. Can I sue them? Or can I rescind my resignation from my current employer? Yes, you can sue, but you are unlikely to prevail in the … Read more
I used AI to create my resume because the writing is so much better than mine when it comes to describing my experience. Is that OK to do? Can I get into trouble for that? The only problem I can see is ChatGTP making you sound more accomplished than you are, so you get hired … Read more
Helicopter parenting has reached a new level. Employers are going above and beyond to not hire recent college graduates in favor of older workers, a new survey found. The survey uncovered many reasons why older applicants are preferred — including that Gen Z jobseekers are even bringing mom and dad to interviews. In December, Intelligent, … Read more
Recent college graduates are failing at job interviews, according to a new study. Developmental setbacks from various factors have appeared to delay communication skills among Gen Z grads — and employers are taking notice. In a Dec. 2023 study, the New Jersey-based research group Intelligent surveyed 800 U.S. managers, directors and executives who are involved in hiring. The … Read more
A woman recently posted to an ALDI Facebook group, totally baffled about their interview process. It’s not your typical “tell us about yourself” deal. Instead, she said it was more like a home workout session. Now, she’s asking if doing push-ups and star jumps on a Zoom call is a part of the regular interview process … Read more
If you want the job, don’t be running your mouth. Kelly Ripa divulged a moment on her talk show “Live With Kelly and Mark” on Thursday alongside her husband Mark Consuelos that served as a warning to all future job candidates. The morning show emcee, 53, revealed that they refused to hire a job prospect … Read more
Oversharing on social media may seem like the norm, but experts warn potential employers are not enthralled by applicants’ digital trauma dumping. Initially billed as a white-collar networking platform, LinkedIn has taken a different form in recent years, becoming a site for flirtatious direct messages and unapologetic oversharing by its young users, more akin to … Read more
One in four Americans feel “underqualified” for jobs today, according to a new survey. A new poll of 2,000 Americans actively job seeking found 39% fear potential employers would also deem them underqualified for roles they’re applying for. Eighteen percent fear the opposite — that they’ll be seen as too overqualified. Yet 39% still feel … Read more
Now here’s a hot tip for corporate hotties on the hunt. Drop-dead gorgeous job-seekers would be wise to downplay their flawless features and camouflage their fab physiques on job interviews for a better chance at landing the gig, per viral advice from an in-the-know employment expert. “Oh, she’s, like, phenomenally beautiful? That’s annoying. And I … Read more
From layoffs throughout Big Tech to job changes, these days, having a gap on your résumé is no longer rare. Sometimes it’s the only way to score a better opportunity — rather than avoiding gaps, it’s a matter of navigating them. Previously, employers considered résumé gaps to be red flags, implying that candidates were disloyal … Read more
Career advice is all over social media, but beware one viral “hack” that could stop you from landing that dream job. The “white wording” hack went Twitter viral in 2020, after a woman claimed the best way to ensure your resume will be seen is by copying and pasting the job description into the bottom … Read more
They couldn’t take on his extraordinary qualifications. A man with an impressive 9-and-a-half-inch penis has alleged he was rejected from a job because they thought he had an erection during his interview. British television network Channel 4 featured the man — Joe — on their show, aptly titled “My Massive C–k,” which follows well-endowed men. … Read more