Just reading all the threads of people asking for hope, needing work, or getting through interviews or hopeful offers. This is me wishing everyone hope and to be strong and you got it! Like If you agree or feel free to comment to give hope to others. #hope #interviews #offer #work

Lets start a discussion. What was your weirdest job interview?

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Company culture is important. It can be the difference between hating or loving your job. A company with great culture is going to be excited to tell you all about it, but one with not-so-great culture will likely dodge your question.

So how do I know what the REAL company culture is?

Ask them! Here are a few sample questions to use during your interviews:

1. What is your favorite thing about working here?

This makes them have to really think about their own experience and what they value about their job. If the company has great employee perks and benefits, you’ll likely find out about them.

2. Are there activities for employees outside of work?

If a company offers activities outside of work to promote team-building, chances are they know the value of their employees. If you’re moving to a new area for work, it’s also a good way to meet people and discover the area!

3. How long have you been with the company?

When a company is constantly having to rehire people, it can tell you that they don’t value their employees and they probably don’t have a great employee culture. You should use your best judgement though, as sometimes you will interview at a great company with someone who is rather new!

What tips do you have for finding out about company culture?

Hi community, just wanted to let everyone know, I have two very promising interviews this week, one is through a local temp agency (A/R Customer Service), and the other is a local distributor (supervising a crew of about 15 people), both decent pay, and benefits. Wish me luck! Thanks to the good advice of Cassandra, I can go in well prepared. ;)

Since the last time I posted anything, I have applied at two places. Walker County Board of Education as a substitute teacher and Medical Assistant. I am waiting on an employee letter/number for the substitute teacher. The doctor's office, I had an interview Thursday after work and waiting on a response from them. Tomorrow I am going to turn in my application and resume to Security Federal Bank. Wish me luck.

I wish and pray for everyone in here good and poaitvibes and luck. NEVER GIVE UP.

Just came across some interesting job search information and wanted to share. This info and more is available on YouTube...work it daily

One thing thats covered is to ask questions so the interviewer sees that you're interested in the position and enhances communication with your interviewer vs that dreaded dead air

1. How did you come to work here or what do you live most about working here?

The answer will give you insight into the company, it's employees, and other information. 2. Tell me what made a recent hire successful Again this shows interest in what you can do to not only get the job but keep the job and possibly even get a promotion later. By asking what made someone successful you show that you want to be successful and not just come to work each day. 3. What challenges will this position help the company overcome. Alll companies have challenges. This answer will give you insight into what the company may be facing or if they are expanding, etc. It also shows that you see this as helping them to be successful vs just a paycheck. It may be a time to expand how past experiences and how you helped achieve goals. 4. What skills or experiences would make me a better candidate. Especially important if your resume is limited to several points or one or two jobs. Its a chance to respond with how you know a skill or have an experience from volunteering or you can explain other skills not included in order to keep your resume concise versus several pages long

This is part of the work it daily program which involves coaching and help with resumes, interviews etc. It also stresses the importance of cover letters and how to successfully write them.

A key point that made me think is that athletes are professionals yet they have coaches. Perhaps we can all use a little help.

#interviews #resumewriting #coverletters #jobsearch

Hi community, Just checking in I was crushed I had a sweet lil job lined up went through the telephone interview, first and second in person interview, the third interview where I got cut from the running, but got home today and had a message, another company is interested. So lets start this all over again. Wish me luck and remember don't give up there is something out there for all! God Bless and best wishes all.

What is your best advice for interviewing?

Recently I was called in for an interview, and immediately I thought to myself oh boy !! something does not feel right about this. This was the most unprofessional hiring and screening process that I have ever seen. It felt like a cattle drive, get them in, get him out. I get it ! it's a numbers game. The more applicants that you have the better chances to find a great candidate. But then when I was called back for the second interview, a group of us were taken to another building around the corner and down the street to sit in a public lobby of a building in which they didn't have an office or any business association. After sitting there for three hours while they scanned the yellow pages for business-to-business contacts. I came to the conclusion in no way or no how what I want to be associated with such an inappropriate company. Sorry guys I know sometimes we make choices for a paycheck that will not lead to a career but I highly advise anyone to stay as far away from this company as possible. Unfortunately I'm not at Liberty to mention the company's name because of defamation actions. But word to the wise please stay away from mass marketing companies off of 8th Avenue in New York City. Unless you have nothing better to do then waste your time .

I do well in the interview process but I am not getting hired. I was a finalist three times in my 5 interviews. I am getting frustrated. What is your take.