Here’s How to Secure Your Aspired Job as a New Consultant
McKinsey, Bain, and BCG, three of the world’s most important strategy consultancies are looking for new talent and plan to…
Category: Interviews
The Three Types of Questions You Absolutely Need to Ask in a Job Interview
Most people are conditioned to see a job interview as a one-way street, but in fact, job interviews go both…
Tips To Remember When Negotiating Your Next Job Offer
In the current bounce-back economy and tight labor market, you are in a great position now more than ever to…
Video Resumes: New Trend or Gateway to Discrimination?
Since the beginning of the global pandemic COVID-19, the workplace and job market changed drastically overnight. Over 41.8% of Americans…
Are You Prepared For The Big Question in the Covid-Era Job Interview?
For those who have lost jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic, the prolonged downtime has brought new challenges about how to…
How to Get Your Dream SEO Job
About to take the next step in your SEO career? SEO is a competitive industry, but with a little preparation…
10 Important Questions to Ask in an Interview
You’ve landed an interview — congrats! With any luck, your hunt to find an internship or a job will soon…
8 Tips to Add Pizazz to Your Video Conference Interview
Returning to in-person job interviews is still several months away. This means that if you are lucky enough to snag…
How Job Candidates Feel About the Interview Process, by Gender
For even the most ambitious or confident jobseeker, the face-to-face interview can be a nerve-racking part of the career-finding journey….
How to Prepare for a Pre-Employment Test
Are you getting ready for a pre-employment test in an interview process? Pre-employment testing is a standardized system many companies…
Tell-tale Signs That You Should Turn Down That Job Offer
When it comes to obtaining a job offer and securing a job, there are many factors that go into this…
A Perfect Fit? How to Know if a Job is Right for You
It’s your first day at a new job, and it’s not what you expected. Maybe you write it off as…
Tips to Up the “Wow Factor” at Your Next Job Interview
In almost every interview, there are some standard questions you can expect to be asked. “How do you manage your…
How Being Likeable Can Get You Hired
A generation ago, it wasn’t uncommon for a well-written resume, relevant job experience, and some basic skills to be enough…
What to Do if You’re “Overqualified” for a Job
There are few things more frustrating than being turned down for a position you want because you’re overqualified. Not only…
Our Guide to the No-Stress Interview Outfit
Most of us know the basics of dressing for an interview. But we might still wonder: are we too fancy?…
How to Ask About Growth Opportunities During an Interview
More than 30 years ago, Dr. Carol Dweck made a breakthrough in understanding our mental capacity for growth. She coined…
HELP WANTED: HOW TO AVOID ROOKIE MISTAKES ON A JOB INTERVIEW
Whether you are in college seeking an internship, or further on in your career and looking to advance your position,…
Ask Alexis | Help! How Do I Address These Sticky Interview Questions?
Dear Ask Alexis, I am a teacher. I have been a teacher for over 30 years. But I haven’t taught…
Tips for Acing Your Phone Interview
This Ms Career Girl classic was originally published in 2012. Still full of great tips, check it out! In today’s…
No Strings Attached – The Story of My $2,000 Stipend for Interview Attire
Mid-career, I was interviewing for a major, global beauty brand, and was surprised by a phone call from the recruiter,…
“I Can Predict the Future”—and Other Talking Points for Generalists
Do you consider yourself to be a generalist? If so, is it a label you wear proudly? In my experience,…
The Informational Interview | 4 Questions to Keep the Conversation Moving
There are plenty of good reasons to have an informational interview, but ensuring that your meeting helps you take productive…
The Danger of Unconscious Bias in Hiring
An unconscious bias is an automatic belief about a person or group of people without the benefit of getting to…
A New Manager’s Guide to the Art and Science of Hiring
Some people have a gift for hiring talented, motivated candidates. They know what assets to look for and consistently find…
Interview Q&A | “Where Do You See Yourself in 5 Years?”
Most interviewer’s won’t expect you to have a specific, step-by-step response for the “Where do you see yourself …” question….
How to Totally Nail Your Next Phone Interview
If you’re the kind who likes to meet someone face to face, the prospect of a phone interview can be…
Why Job Seekers Should Consider Preparing With Mock Interviews
It’s no secret that women in the workforce, especially in tech, face a lot of challenges both in their day-to-day…
Nothing Sells Better than Enthusiasm in the Job Interview
Job seekers are often surprised when they don’t receive a job offer after an interview. They wonder, “Why wasn’t I…
Interview Q&A | “Tell Us About a Time When…”
If you asked me to tell you about a time when I felt the most nervous during a job interview,…
Interviewing And Expecting? Here’s What You Need to Know
If you’re job hunting with a baby on the way (or you’re preparing for an adoption), I’m guessing you have…
Call Me Maybe? 3 Tips to Build a Strong References List
When a hiring manager asks for your references, it’s usually a sign that you’ve made it to the final stages…
New to Hiring? 3 Critical Decisions to Make Before You Begin
From the outside, hiring can look like a breeze. But if you’ve ever been invited to join a hiring process,…
One Thing I Wish I Knew Before … The Big Interview
These days, there is plenty of talk in the nonprofit sector about mentorship, personal advisory boards, and professional development. But…
Podcast | How to Explain a Short-Term Job Stint, with Alexis Perrotta
Idealist Careers’ own Alexis Perrotta joined Bossed Up podcast host Emelie Aries to give advice on how to address that…
Getting Interviews But No Job Offers? 3 Things That May Be Going On
One of the most frustrating parts of looking for a job is making it to the interview stage, but never…
The Quickest and Easiest Way To Feel Calm and Confident During a Job Interview
You get nervous in interviews, and you know that it’s normal, but you wish you could just go in and…
4 Reasons to Ask for Informational Interviews
Whether you’re struggling to land an interview, you’re not quite sure about your next move, or even if you’re happy…
How to Explain a Career Gap in Your Resume
Even if you have expertly prepped for an interview, stress over how to address a resume gap can be enough…
How to Highlight Your Volunteer Experience in an Interview
Volunteering can help to boost your skills and expand your network while you are transitioning between sectors, rejoining the workforce…
Ask Alexis | How Do I Balance My Passion and My Paycheck?
Dear Ask Alexis, I’ve had trouble working in areas I’m most interested in, mainly because of a lack of opportunity…
Interview Q&A | “Do You Have Any Questions for Us?”
Take this common interview question—which usually comes at the very end of the interview—as one final chance to dazzle the…
Five Tips to Set Yourself Apart During the Job Hunt
Statistics showed that in 2017 34.6% of women graduated with a 4 year degree vs. 33.7% of men. This gap…
Interview Q&A | “What Has Been Your Biggest Challenge?”
Your goal in answering this question shouldn’t be to elicit the empathy of your interviewer. Although the question clearly asks…
An Introvert’s Guide to Interviewing as Your Authentic Self
Interviewing can be a nerve-wracking experience, and if you’re an introvert, there may be an added level of complexity. It…
Interview Q&A | “Where Do You See Yourself in X Years?”
When an interviewer asks you where you see your self in three, five, or 10 years, there are a few…
Interview Q&A | “Why Did You Leave Your Last Job?”
No matter why you left your last job (or why you’re planning to leave your current job), the most important…
Interview Q&A | “What Are Your Greatest Professional Strengths and Weaknesses”
As an interviewee, you’d probably be thrilled to never have to respond to these seemingly clichéd interview questions ever again, but…
Unpacking Organizational Culture During an Interview
Culture. It’s a big word. But what does it really mean? We seem to know how to identify bad organizational…
Interview Q&A | “Why Do You Want to Work Here?”
In preparing to answer this interview question—even if the interviewer asks why you like the role as opposed to why…