Browse our articles and tips to have a successful interview. Learn best interview practices; like what to say, how to dress, send a thank you note and more!
Learn how a possible employer could react if you happen to bad mouth a previous employer. In this quick video, Blake Coen, Eric Maddox, and David Coreen talk through a possible scenario that could happen during a job interview.
Blake and David talk through several different reasons why you should not accept a counteroffer; including examples of negative outcomes that happen when people do accept counteroffers.
how to prepare for a great interview with some time proven techniques to help you land your dream job.
You just interviewed with a great company. You think it went great and you’re waiting to hear back. Should you send a “thank you” note? Absolutely! Why should I send an interview thank you letter? Sending a thank you note after interview is important for a variety of reasons. A… Read More »Thank You for the Job Interview | Interview Thank You Letter
Original article, published in the Tampa Bay Times Recently, we had a candidate come in for an interview. Let’s call him Mr. Career. Mr. Career had a box of cereal tucked under his arm. He said he saw on social media that we were participating in Feeding Tampa Bay’s Cereal for… Read More »Be “Mr. Career”, Not “Mr. Iwanna Job”
Original article, published in the Tampa Bay Times The photo shown is of two hand-drawn elephants — one by my boss, and the other by me, (mine is the better one). Why, you may ask? Because we had an elephant drawing contest at our office on company time. This may not… Read More »What is company culture, and why is it important?
Interview Do’s 1. Research, Research, Research. Research information about the company and the person or people who will be interviewing you. It’s always good to have as much knowledge as possible. It shows that you took the time to learn more about them, and have genuine interest in their firm.… Read More »Do This, Not That… In An Interview
Original article, published in the Tampa Bay Times Let’s set the scene: You have an interview at 10:00 a.m. You arrive about 15 minutes early, like the great candidate you are. But did you know that your interview actually starts when you first enter the lobby? As soon as you… Read More »When Does The Interview Really Start?
Original article, published in the Tampa Bay Times In their quest to land a job, many job seekers forget the importance of providing high quality professional references to their prospective employers. Most job seekers stress over resume format, cover letters, potential interview questions and wardrobe. While these are all important… Read More »How to Choose the Best References
You’ve passed the pre-screening round and landed an interview. You’ve answered all the technical questions. You’ve relayed your skills and how they apply to the position’s responsibilities. Finally, the interviewer wants to know why you left/looking to leave your position? What do you say? Do you tell them about your… Read More »Never Badmouth an Employer During a Job Interview
It’s tough enough standing out in a crowded field of candidates. Now that your resume has someone’s attention, could this be the job of your dreams or will your actions turn it into a nightmare? You want to ensure you make a good impression, but it’s not just what you… Read More »My Interview is Tomorrow! Now What?
Original article, published in the Tampa Bay Times It is very important to always dress appropriately for an in-person interview! We have seen our fair share of interviews go poorly because of improper dress. You may very well be the most qualified candidate, but imagine if someone less qualified got… Read More »How to Dress for a Job Interview
Job seekers in recent years are faced with intense competition for career opportunities. The ability to effectively communicate your abilities to employers during an interview is very important. Employers spend a lot of time and resources in the recruiting and interviewing process. As a candidate, you need to demonstrate how… Read More »Interview Tips | What to do Before, During and After a Job Interview
You’ve been offered a great new job. It’s a tough decision but you think it’s time to move on. You inform your company of your decision to resign for a better opportunity and your boss quickly offers you a higher salary, better benefits or a promotion to motivate you to… Read More »Counteroffers | What to Consider