Personalize Your Thank-You Note

A student recently asked about sending a thank-you note after an informational interview and if it was okay to have one ready to hand them immediately after. My response “no” Why? Informational interviews are  networking opportunities and networking is about building relationships.Relationships aren’t generic, they are personalized interactions. Don’t hand them a generic thank-you note. PersonalizeContinue reading “Personalize Your Thank-You Note”

Qualities Employers Look For In An Interview

Are you displaying these qualities in an interview? ⭐️ Confidence ⭐️ Enthusiasm ⭐️ Ability to influence ⭐️ Analytical skills⭐️ Problem-solving skills⭐️ Championing the company ⭐️ Likeability (I added this one) Judith Humphrey, of The Humphrey Group, shares data about these qualities that employers look for in an interview💡  2-minute read at this link: https://www.fastcompany.com/90523307/if-you-really-want-the-job-show-you-have-these-6-qualities

Interview Question #1

Often, the first job interview question is “Tell me about yourself”, but what if the first question is “Tell me what you know about our company.” If you haven’t done your research and you’re unable to answer this question, the interview could end quickly.  Rather than waiting to do research before an interview, do itContinue reading “Interview Question #1”