Inquiring minds want to know, and no minds are more inquiring than those about to hire you. Rest assured, you will be investigated. As a rule of thumb, the better the job and the higher the pay, the tougher the screening process. If you are up for a good job at a visible company, your… [Read More]
Now, Do you have any questions?
“Who is that in the picture?” isn’t the type of reply an interviewer expects to hear when he or she invites you to ask questions near the end of an interview. In fact, the way you approach the Q&A session will have a direct impact on the interviewer’s perception of you. Based on the questions… [Read More]
Handling Illegal Interview Questions
Jim, 48, is sitting in an interview, which has been going well. He’s confident that his qualifications match those of the position, and he believes he’ll fit into the corporate culture. As the interview is winding down, the interviewer casually asks: “Will your family mind the relocation from New York to Texas?” How should Jim… [Read More]
You resigned. You were given a counter offer. Now what?
Breaking up is hard to do. To gear up for the fateful day, the “dumper” usually plays the scenario over and over in his or her mind until the perfect break up line is found; a line that has the right balance of honesty and diplomacy. The dumper’s vision usually ends smoothly, without complications, and… [Read More]
How to Say It Part 3
Situation: Asking to Turn a Temporary Position Into a Permanent One This script can be used for roles that were hired as temporary positions, but you’d like to join the company as a permanent employee. Preparation: If you are working as a temporary worker through a third party (for example, an employment agency), make sure… [Read More]
How to Say It Part 2
Situation: Requesting a Performance Review Use this script to request a review of your performance outside of the normal timeframe for reviews, or if your employer does not do regular/annual performance reviews. Pay isn’t the only reason to request a performance review — it can help you improve your job stability by ensuring your work… [Read More]
How to Say It Part 1
Situation: Asking For a Full-Time Position to Go Part-Time Use this script to request to work part-time in a role you previously did full-time. You may want to go part-time because of health or family concerns or for another reason. Your employer may be willing to consider this to keep a good employee. Preparation: One… [Read More]
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Popular Pre-Employment Assessments Part 2
To conclude our series on pre-employment testing, listed below are four other popular assessments on the market. Criteria Cognitive Aptitude Test (CCAT) The CCAT is a general pre-employment aptitude test that measures problem-solving abilities, learning skills, and critical thinking. The CCAT practice test consists of 50 questions in logic, math, verbal ability, and spatial reasoning,… [Read More]
Popular Pre-Employment Assessments
Caliper Profile Around for about 50 years and widely used by various companies across the U.S., the Caliper Profile evaluates how an individual’s traits will relate to his or her job performance. There are a few different types of questions. Candidates encounter a series of statements from which they must determine the statement that best… [Read More]
