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Can the store accommodate my physical disability? I can work a register. I have experience, I just can’t stand for any amount of time. All I need is a stool. Thank you! #workfromhome #advice #applicationonline #application
"Interview Tip"
Acknowledge anxiousness to yourself but channel them into enthusiasm.
Show engagement with tone, posture if you are able, and thoughtful questions.
Let the interviewer see your real personality. Don't fake this by pretending to be someone you're not. Most people can see right through it.
One good rule of thumb for any job interview is to bring the best version of yourself into the room. Remember that you're not just being evaluated on your skills, you're showing your prospective boss and team how you'll show up day after day if they decide to hire you. So help them imagine what a great choice you'd be. #AWU #disability #jobs #interviewtip
"Interview Tip"
Never say "I don't know in an interview.
Honesty matters, but bluntly admitting "I don't know" can make you seem unprepared or unwilling to try. Employers value problem-solving and adaptability. If you don't know the answer, say something like, "That's a great question — I haven't dealt with it directly, but here's how I would approach it." This shows you can think on your feet and are willing to learn. #AWU #disability #jobs #interviewtip
"Interview Tip"
Some interview answers can end your chances on the spot.
“I want to start my own business someday.” Sounds ambitious, but employers hear: “I’m already planning my exit.”
Instead: Frame your ambition as leadership growth within the company.
“I value work-life balance and self-care.” Important, yes — but if it’s your top priority, it can come off as lack of drive.
Instead: Balance well-being with goals like growth, excellence, and teamwork.
“I was let go in recent layoffs.” True, but incomplete. Employers may wonder why you weren’t retained.
Instead: Add context and show what you learned — e.g., reskilling and adaptability.
The key: Every answer should show you’re ready to be here, grow here, and win here. #AWU #disability #jobs #interviewtips
It’s the toughest time in years to be searching for work in America.
Recent data shows:
Unemployment climbed to 4.3%, the highest since late 2021.
Job growth has slowed for the fourth straight month.
Employers are cutting payrolls, leaning on AI, and holding back on new hires.
Sectors hit hardest: manufacturing, mining, IT, business services, retail, and hospitality.
While the broader economy hasn’t tipped into recession and markets remain strong, job seekers are facing shrinking opportunities and steeper competition. So be strong, be persistent, and don't give up! #AWU #disability #jobs
"Resume Tip" Is your Resume Impactful?
An effective resume shows – not tells – how you add value. Yes, you need to list your responsibilities, but you also need to show what happened because you were there. In other words, call out your impact. For example, if you are responsible for recruiting and hiring and you would say it is one of your key strengths, include how many people you hired, how quickly you made those hires, and how many of your hires have outlasted the average tenure of your firm or your industry. Just saying! #AWU #disability #jobs #resumetips
August Jobs Report: Signs of a Cooling Economy
The U.S. added just 22,000 jobs in August, well below expectations.
June numbers were revised, showing the first net job loss since 2020.
Unemployment has risen to 4.3%.
Companies like Walmart and Procter & Gamble are warning of price increases due to new tariffs.
The Federal Reserve may consider interest rate cuts if labor market weakness continues.
#AWU #disability #JobsReport #Economy #LaborMarket #Inflation
"Interview Question”
How Would You Improve Our Product/Service?
The employer wants to know specifics on the previous question and likely wants to gauge how you give constructive feedback.
How to Answer "How Would You Improve Our Product/Service?" It takes a bit of diplomacy to navigate your response here, since you don't want to imply with your answer that the product or service is substandard. By coming up with a good idea here – for example, for an additional feature or other bells and whistles that customers might enjoy – you could earn points with the interviewers for your creativity. #AWU #disability #Interviewquestions
“Interview Question”
What Do You Find the Most Stressful About This Type of Role? This is another potential minefield that you should answer with care, rather than off the cuff. Interviewers are looking for examples that suggest you handle stress well. Your goal is to show that you do know how to manage stressful situations with grace.
How to Answer "What Do You Find the Most Stressful About This Type of Role?" A winning response might be: “It’s true that this role can be stressful, and I’ve certainly dealt with my share of it in previous positions. If I had to say what the biggest stressor is, I’d pinpoint timing issues. I’m a stickler for meeting deadlines and delivering to my team what I say I will – so when it comes to crunch time, I feel the pressure until I’ve crossed the finish line.” #AWU #disability #Interviewquestions
“Interview Question”
What Kind of Impact Do You Hope to Have in Your Next Role?
Hiring teams want to know what candidates can do for them, and this impact question gives you the perfect opportunity to impress them with your drive.
How to Answer "What Kind of Impact Do You Hope to Have in Your Next Role?" The specific type of impact you emphasize will depend on the specific industry or job you’re applying to. But in general, you can stress that you want to build on the skills you bring to the table and that you hope to leverage your experience from your last position to help the company achieve its goals.
For example: “One of my biggest goals that I plan to achieve with my next employer is to take all of my learnings from my career to date to create something big. The first part of my career has been about understanding as much as I can about the industry, and now I finally feel like I’m in the perfect place to have a significant impact in whatever key projects I’m working on.” #AWU #disability #Interviewquestions