Interview Prep: “Tell Me About a Time You Made a Mistake.”
No matter how prepared you feel for a job interview, it’s not unusual to be thrown off guard by a curveball question. “Tell me about a time you made a mistake” is a common question, but it can be tough to answer. Who wants to talk about their failures? Yet this can be the perfect […]
Don’t Let Nerves Get the Better of You In an Interview
Suppose you’ve landed a job interview, congratulations! You probably already know how important it is to prepare, and you’ve likely been busy going through possible questions and answers, and maybe even getting a friend or loved one to conduct a mock interview. But what can be even tougher is getting control of your “interview nerves.” […]
What to Do When You Don’t Know How to Answer an Interview Question
So you’ve prepared flawlessly for your interview. You’re full of interesting anecdotes that will show how perfect you are for the job. You look great, and you feel even better. You’re incredibly confident. Then your interviewer asks a question you could never have predicted. Now what? Here’s how to make it through a tricky interview […]
Importance of Mentally Noting the Positives Throughout Your Day
You may have heard of the power of positive thinking, but perhaps you are skeptical about how it actually works. Maybe you don’t believe in your ability to influence your environment, or you might be doubtful of your ability to stay positive. Yet taking a step as simple as paying more attention to the small […]
Got Big Plans for Your Future?
The COVID-19 pandemic upended life as we know it, including skyrocketing unemployment and forcing workers to think about the future in a whole new way. Yet history teaches us that our worst collective moments are often followed by periods of regrowth and renewal. If you’re ready to design your future, working with a staffing agency […]
Enjoying Your Position and Want to Extend Your Contract?!
Contract or temp work can be a great way to gain experience, make connections, and shape your future career. But what happens when you land in a temporary position that you would like to keep long term? In many cases, it’s possible to turn a temp job into a permanent one. Here’s how to go […]