How To Write A Follow-Up Email After An Interview
You interviewed with the hiring manager for your dream position, but you
haven’t heard back. Now you’re wondering how and when to write a follow-up
email. Don’t worry. We’ll share all of the tips and tricks you’ll need to
impress your interviewer and increase your odds of getting the job.
How To Talk About Your Strengths And Weaknesses In A Job Interview
What’s the hardest job interview question to answer? If you said answering
questions about strengths and weaknesses we are a lot alike. At least,
those questions are hardest for me. I’m usually pretty good about
discussing my weaknesses, I live with them every day after all, but I find
discussing my strengths difficult.
And yet, it’s essential that you learn to answer questions about your
strengths and weaknesses and get comfortable giving these responses. You
can even use these questions as a way to impress potential employers,
highlighting your problem-solving abilities and self-knowledge. Skirt the
issue and you’ll lose out on an opportunity to showcase your skills, career
growth and ability to learn from your mistakes.
How To Craft A Personal Elevator Pitch
When building out your network or meeting people for the first time you
need an elevator pitch. This short speech, which takes only as long as an
elevator ride to deliver, tells the person you’re talking to who you are,
why they should listen to you, and what you want.
But for most people, elevator speeches don’t come naturally. You might be
uncomfortable talking about where you are going, or asking for help. Doing
both those things–and doing them persuasively–will take some planning and
practice. Here’s how to get started.