On the Other Side…

Most of the content of this blog covers some ideas or recommendations to those looking for a job. But at this moment we decided to address those who facilitate the hiring process i.e. recruiters and hiring managers. We’ve already made this attempt in our earlier article “Who Benefits from Interview Tips”. After all, the success of the interview depends not only on a candidate’s performance in it, but, to a certain extend, on an interviewer’s skills and ability to get out of the conversation as much as possible, keeping within legal and ethical bounds. Continue reading

How to Work with a Recruiter

Consider recruiters as your business partners in a very serious project – job search. Being treated this way they would feel more respectable and therefore may be helpful.

Be honest with them and speak openly about any concerns you may have regarding a potential job opportunity, so that they could help you. Of course, it depends on how professional your recruiter is. A professional recruiter always appreciates integrity of their candidates, which helps them coordinate their work properly and find the right fit. Continue reading

How to Quit, the Right Way?

You may have different reasons for leaving your current job. Ether you are being let go or resigning at your own will, it is crucial to handle this situation highly professionally. Why? Just for one reason, at least – your future employer inevitably will want to talk to your previous manager about your performance.

Latest studies revealed that a reference check is not always a good predictor of a candidate’s future performance though. Some more radical HR professionals even consider a reference check as an anachronism. And there is an obvious reason behind this critical statement – your future employer knows neither you as a candidate nor your references but, nevertheless, tries to make their decision on what absolute strangers would tell about you. Continue reading

Probationary Period – Ways to Survive

There are no specific terms of how long the probationary period may last. It might take from 3 to 12 months, depending on the position, type of organization or industry specifics. Regardless of this, the goal for someone going through a probationary period remains always the same – to survive in the new job. Even if you managed to survive the probationary period, you should not put down your efforts any further. Remember that you remain a novice for at least one year or more. Anything could happen in the organization and the last person who joined it would be the first to go. Continue reading

Employment Termination for Just Cause or Poor Performance

There may be different reasons for employment termination. However, be it an employee’s poor performance, staff reduction, а function elimination or anything else, the process of dismissal must be backed up by sound justification and professionally conducted. We wish you will never have to use our advice. But, if you happen to be fired for poor performance, make sure that your employer presents to you all evidence of your poor performance: Continue reading

You’re Fired…

Regretfully, no one can feel secured against the situation when your employer once says to you that the company requires your service no longer. Many reasons might cause this decision. And if it is almost impossible to prevent a situation like this, you’d probably be interested in what the reason was and how to deal with it.

Trying not to show any emotional disturbance, attempt to find out if: Continue reading

What Else You Need to Know about Your Potential Employer

Unquestionable is the importance of a good knowledge and clear understanding of the company you are interviewing with.  To know what the company does and where it is in terms of its financial situation is important information to have, not only to impress your interviewer, but also and foremost for yourself to help you make right decision.  There is an example. Continue reading

Competing Offer – A Hard Decision to Make

What to do in a situation when you are interviewing with several companies and more than one company is ready to make an offer to you?

There is an example. You are currently employed with the company “Appleby”  and are looking for new opportunities. You had already a series of interviews with different employers and, say, the “Safari” Corporation is making you a job offer. Continue reading

Heading for an Interview

It looks like your resume did a great job for you, so did you while screening, once you are invited for a personal interview with a potential employer.  We do not intend to couch you on the importance of being polite, punctual, properly dressed and groomed when you go to the interview.  We are sure you know that well. We just wanted to give you some basics of what the interviewing process particularly entails and what phases of interview to be prepared for?  Moreover, what can affect an interview decision and how to avoid disappointing results? Continue reading