Even within all advancements and changes to the job search process, some parts of the interview process remain unchanged. For example, hiring managers still use certain common interview questions to judge how well candidates will fit with their firms. So, to be successful in your job search, you need to answer these questions well. And, perhaps even…
It’s natural that interviewing can sometimes feel unnatural, as it can often be difficult to know “who you’re supposed to be” during an interview. You might think that you need to interview in a certain way and try to be what hiring managers are looking for, rather than just being yourself. However, the truth is…
All interview questions are not created equally. Some only require you to provide basic information, while others require long answers and can be very hard to navigate. Below you’ll find three questions that fall into the latter category, along with specific tactics for how to answer them. 1. “What’s your greatest weakness?”2. “Where do you see yourself…
by Stephanie Jones. reposted from Vault Search engine optimization has grown from a minor web development skill into a full-time position. Today, if a web user can’t find a company online, it’s toast. This fact has given rise to specialists who have mastered navigating the chaotic sea of the internet. Part marketing, part web coding,…
by Richard Conn | December 15, 2020Re-posted from Vault Identifying a company’s social responsibility can be a difficult endeavor. Of course, you want to work for a sustainable and profitable company that contributes positively to society and the surrounding environment. But, this can be difficult to find. To that end, we’ve collected our top five things…
by Sam Radbil | November 05, 2020Contributing writer for the Vault With Covid-19 cases continuing to rise and most white-collar employees still working remotely, virtual interviews are still the norm—and will likely be so for the foreseeable future. This means that, to grow your career, you need to know how to nail a virtual interview. So, here…
by Petra Odak | October 20, 2020Reposted from Vault Your ability to write effectively and convey your ideas will likely play a critical part in your career development. If you’re a good writer, you’re deemed to have critical thinking skills that are key to success in the workplace. Here are five business writing skills every job…
by Derek Loosvelt | October 13, 2020Re-posted from VAULT Cover letters are like first impressions. They’re often the first things employers see in your applications. So your cover letters need to be strong. They also need to be short. Recruiters have busy schedules. They don’t have time to read page-long cover letters. Ideally, your cover letters will…
Burgeoning bankers beware—recruiting techniques continue to shift towards the electronic. Financial services giant JPMorgan announced that it will be drastically cutting down its presence at college career fairs and will be moving the entry phase of its recruitment process to a one-way video interview (i.e., pre-recorded, not with a person on the other side) accompanied by games…
Although your resume and LinkedIn profile are both important job-search tools, they serve slightly different purposes and are read by slightly different audiences under different conditions. As a result, they should never be identical. Here, we explore the difference between building a resume and building a LinkedIn profile, and outline six key ways you should set these…
Often, the anticipation in the days leading up to a job interview can be even more stressful than the interview itself. So it’s important to channel that nervous energy to make sure you’re setting yourself up for success come interview day. By the eve of your interview, you’ve probably already done a lot of the…
I hate talking about money. My parents had a very strict “we don’t talk about money” rule—not just at the table or at parties, but ever. Discussions about taxes or partisan fiscal policies make my palms sweat. I don’t even know how to barter at street stands—I just overpay what they ask me to. And…
There’s nothing like the holidays for some time off to relax. It’s a great time to forget about work and enjoy your friends and family. And holiday social events are always a welcome reprieve from the hustle and bustle of the work day. Having a few days off is also a great time to pounce on your job search.…
by Kaitlin McManus | November 08, 2018 Re-posted from Vault Let me drop a quick truth-bomb on you: the more experience you have, the easier it is to fill your resumé. I know, right? Mind-blowing. If you’ve worked in an industry for years, your resumé should be loaded with quantifiable experience… But when you’re just starting out…you may…
Vault has released its latest Internship Rankings. Among these lists you will find rankings for the Most Prestigious Internships, Best Overall Internships, several Best Industry-Specific Internships, and the programs offering the best Quality of Life, Career Development, Compensation & Benefits, Employment Prospects, and Diversity –a new area this year. These rankings are based on more than 13,000 current and former interns from more than 120 internship programs…
In interviews, one of the most important things you’re judged on is your honesty. Interviewers can smell a lie (and a liar) from several cubicles away. And so, perhaps above all else in interviews, you need to remember never to lie; don’t even tell little white lies. Another important thing to remember is that in any…
Some would argue that it’s easier to write a novel than it is to craft an effective cover letter opening. In a cover letter, so much hinges on one paragraph: your intro needs to successfully hook the viewer and compel them to keep reading, market you as a brilliant hire right off the bat, and…
Many employers and recruiters now use video interviews. Sometimes video interviews are brief, timed recordings that ask candidates to answer general interview questions, and sometimes these are video meetings using Skype or other platforms. It’s important to remember that both types of video interviews are just as important in-person interviews, and the following tips will…
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Think about the last time you felt fear and anxiety take control of your day. Maybe it stopped you from speaking up in a meeting because you felt like your opinion wasn’t worthwhile. Perhaps a simple email took you hours to write because your inner critic kept telling you it wasn’t good enough–that you weren’t…
8 Actions to Be an Exceptional Listener Re posted from Vault.com Most people consider themselves to be good listeners, finding it hard to admit otherwise. We know listening is vital to building strong relationships with coworkers, managers, clients, and leadership. In fact, it is considered to be the single most important communication skill necessary, valued…
by Karyn Mullins | March 07, 2018 Re-posted from VAULT Networking. Just seeing the word is enough to make your palms sweaty and your mouth dry. When someone brings up the idea, you begin looking for a way to escape. But networking is essential to advancing in your career. Despite widespread hesitation toward networking, the benefit isn’t…
While progressing to the phone interview stage of a hiring process is exciting, it’s also nerve-racking. In a phone interview, you can’t rely on your interviewer’s visual cues to guide your next move, and you can’t expect your unique sense of humor to come across as it would in person. But don’t fear, we’ve compiled several concrete…
by Jeriann Watkins Ireland | January 16, 2018 Reposted from Vault Creating a résumé sounds deceptively simple with all of the available templates and technology out there. But in today’s job market, crafting an effective résumé is actually more difficult than ever. There are countless résumé templates available to job seekers for free, and even more that…
The holidays present many opportunities to pursue job opportunities and expand your network. Whether you’re an extrovert or introvert, here are several things you can do to make holiday job searching and networking easier and more enjoyable. 1. Enter events thinking, “Who can I help?” Taking this mindset as opposed to “Ugh, I don’t know anyone!”…
Have you ever felt like a fish out of water at a job? You don’t fit in, you don’t feel the vibe, and you know that these aren’t your people. Whatever you do, you don’t feel welcome, and you can’t do anything right. Your co-workers don’t understand you. You don’t enjoy most of the work…
You can approach the question this way, and—if you’ve got a tight, coherent articulation of it—it can even work. Most of the time though, it results in a bloated, rambling, uncompelling picture of your accomplishments even if you’ve done a lot of impressive things. So what do you do instead? Find out from Vault
by Vault Careers | October 09, 2017 Re-posted from Vault Vault released its latest Internship Rankings. This year, our rankings are based on a survey of more than 12,000 interns and include 15 different ranking categories. The Most Prestigious Internships ranks the companies that students most desire to have on their résumé, while the Best 50 Internships ranks the top internship programs…
Thanks for the tips Vault! If you’re out of interview shape, then you might want a refresher on what you need to bring to an interview. There’s nothing worse than arriving at an interview and realizing you forgot something essential. So, we’ve compiled 5 must-haves to bring with you to your next interview, to help…
Humility… ahh… In the future, a giant ego will be a giant liability. The jobs that will be “safe” from being displaced by robots will involve higher-order cognitive and emotional skills that technology can’t replicate. These include critical thinking, innovation, creativity, and the ability to emotionally engage with others. All of which have one thing…
