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Interview Tips

It seems like a simple and innocent enough question, but your answer can make or break you in an interview! Please do not immediately say how much you like their vacation policy or awesome benefits (you laugh, but it happens more than you realize). Sure, these are great reasons to […]

How To Answer, ‘Why Do You Want To Work Here?’ ...

August 16, 2016 in Interview Tips / News & Resources tagged advice / candidate / interview / job hunt / tips by Jessica

In today’s digital age, you would be naive to think that hiring managers and recruiters are only considering your resume and interviews when making their hiring decisions. This especially rings true for IT professionals, whose job often demands a stronger command of the digital space. LinkedIn makes it easy to […]

How Recruiters Secretly Evaluate Tech Pros

July 22, 2016 in Interview Tips / News & Resources tagged advice / candidate / interview / IT / job hunt / professional / resume / Technology by Jessica

You’ve nailed a second interview! Depending on the situation, this could be a simple meet-and-greet (where the gig is essentially already yours) or you could be one of a slew of candidates coming back for a second round. Regardless, come in to the 2nd interview just as prepared – if […]

5 Steps to Second Interview Success

July 20, 2016 in Interview Tips / News & Resources tagged candidate / interview / job hunt / jobs / professional / success / tips by Jessica

This article (click for link) goes in to some great examples to help you refine your “story-telling,” but I’ve provided the highlights below. The most important thing is to have a plan ahead of time and to practice, practice, practice. You want your answer to be concise but still tell a story, […]

5 Steps To Turning Any Interview Answer Into A Memorable ...

July 18, 2016 in Interview Tips / News & Resources tagged advice / candidate / interview / job hunt / tips by Jessica

There are a ton of different reasons that someone may have a gap in their work history: taking a break to stay home with children, care for an ill parent, a layoff…whatever it may be, it’s important to be honest but make sure you give a sensible and positive explanation, […]

How To Answer Interview Questions About A Gap In Your ...

July 15, 2016 in Interview Tips / News & Resources tagged advice / candidate / interview / job hunt / resume by Jessica

Never forget that interviews are a two-way street! Asking the right questions not only helps you to better understand the role but also help to showcase your personal “brand.” It’s important to set yourself apart from your competitors and to learn how to sell yourself. This article (click for link) […]

How To Showcase Your Personal Brand In An Interview

July 13, 2016 in Interview Tips / News & Resources tagged advice / candidate / interview / job hunt / resume / tips by Jessica

First of all, this is a such a great infographic!! We send each of our candidates who go on an interview a packet of prep material that includes a lot of these points (among other things) but you should save this photo to your phone as a quick […]

How Interviewers Know When to Hire You in 90 Seconds

July 1, 2016 in Interview Tips / News & Resources tagged candidate / interview / job hunt / tips by Jessica

Every recruiter has experienced “that guy.” And before you get all defensive, I know every candidate has also experienced “that recruiter” (who is the reason I now cringe when called a “head-hunter,” because I hate the negative connotation it implies). So, this goes both ways. Feel free to comment on why […]

Don’t Be That Guy – The Bad Candidate

June 20, 2016 in Interview Tips / Jobs / News & Resources tagged candidate / communication / etiquette / expectations / interview / job hunt / Recruiting / work environment by Jessica

Unfortunately, I have seen more people than ever over the age of 50 that are actively looking for a new job due to all of the layoffs in the Houston market. Many of these people have been with the same company for DECADES and now they are in competition with […]

Getting a Programming Job When You’re Over 50

June 17, 2016 in Interview Tips / News & Resources tagged advice / candidate / interview / IT / job hunt / programmer / Technology by Jessica