When you have a job interview scheduled, one of the best pieces of information you can obtain beforehand is the name of the Hiring Manager. Once you have that name, you can do research to find out as much as you can about that individual. I’m talking about research from a business perspective, not a …

Do you prefer working with people or mathematics? The confusion is more significant when you are not sure of your interests and priorities. Most high-paying careers require a great deal of thinking, analysis, problem-solving, and research skills. In your quest for a well-paying career, you must have come across law and engineering. Moreover, the demand …

While video interviews have largely displaced phone interviews for when an in-person interview is impractical, they are still commonly used for screening interviews. The purpose of screening interviews is to determine who should get a follow-up interview, either video or in person, especially when there are a large number of applicants. Screening phone interviews are …

Congratulations! You made it past the first round of interviews and are invited back for a second interview. This is great news because it means you’re being seriously considered for the job. Your challenge now is to impress them as much in your second interview as you did in your first. As far as what …

It’s every job applicant’s worse nightmare. You’re in your job interview and things are going smoothly. You’ve fielded each question so far with no problem and your confidence is steadily increasing. Then it happens. Bam! The next question asked throws you for a loop and you are completely stumped. Now, what do you do? Don’t …

One of the things the pandemic has brought us is a shortage of workers in some industries. Many of these jobs that are now in high demand are in the categories of blue-collar jobs and what I’ll call “entry-level jobs” (restaurants, fast food, retail, ). To discuss how to dress for these types of interviews, …

What is a Panel Interview? A panel job interview is one in which multiple people are interviewing you at the same time. This is why it’s called a ‘panel’. Of course, many people call this a ‘shotgun interview’, for reasons you’ll read below. Interview panels are commonly composed of 3 – 5 people. Only two …

Are beards okay for a job interview? I get this question quite frequently from people who know I’m a Hiring Manager. Let me say right up front that times have changed in regards to facial hair. In the past, the traditional advice was to always shave off all facial hair for an interview. However, beards …

Getting paid on Instagram is possible. While you won’t be literally paid on Instagram like you could on YouTube as a YouTube channel can be integrated into Google Adsense, you could very well get paid for your presence on that platform. I mean, the word “influencer” is a play on “influenza” which means that you’re …

Driving a truck is a dream job for some, but not everyone wants to be that far away from home. But what if you could get paid while driving in the city where you live? In this blog post, I’m going to share the top ways to get paid as a driver for rideshare companies …

If you want to add one more factor in your favor when trying to win an interview, be sure to include a good cover letter with your resume when applying for jobs. As a Hiring Manager, I can tell you this is frequently overlooked by applicants. This is unfortunate because I enjoy reading a good …

One of the reasons I don’t give my full name or the company I work for is so I can write posts such as this one. It contains real-world information, not just theory. This is information my company – and fellow Hiring Managers – may not want you to know. In this post, I’m going …

I have a relative who not too long ago had something interesting – and in her mind disturbing – happen after a job interview. In her mind, the interview went very well. Her qualifications were a good match for the job requirements, she was able to answer the questions with no difficulty, and she seemed …

Whenever I’m asked to answer that question from a Hiring Manager’s perspective, I always give a qualified, two-part answer. Natural Hair Colors This first part is that natural hair colors are never a problem in an interview as far as I’m concerned. Blonde, brunette, black, natural red, it simply doesn’t matter so long as that …

As a Hiring Manager, I have sort of a love/hate relationship with recruiters, otherwise known as headhunters. On the one hand, they can be a source of applicants for positions with hard to find skills and experience. Many information technology and high level executive positions fit into this category. On the other hand, they can …