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Preparing for the Phone Interview

Job Advice Blog

Many of my clients have asked me to help them prep for a phone interview. What do you do on the phone? The interviewer can’t see you – there is not opportunity to gauge body language or make the same kind of connection. This is probably going to be your home and cell phone. Your follow-up needs to be the same.

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What Can Young Lawyers Teach Us About The Future Of Workspaces?

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I interviewed younger associates at a top law firm to understand their work styles, desires and demands of the current legal workplace. The importance of the next generation in workplace design The legal industry is evolving. Hybrid work has taken a foothold, even in a predominantly in person industry such as law.

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Your Top Job Candidate Is Probably A Liar

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Identifying resume embellishment is simple when employers effectively interview applicants and follow through on background checks. On average, 72% of a job applicant’s resume is accurate while the remaining 28% is embellished.

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How to Answer "Tell Me About Yourself"

On The Job

"Tell me about yourself" is the most common interview question asked of job candidates, which is why it's a good idea that you come up with a great answer. First, know that many interviewers use this as an ice breaker, a chance to establish rapport, whether it's for an in-person interview or over the phone.

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Survey Reveals What Hiring Managers Want Now

On The Job

Some industries are even more optimistic. Some 48% of respondents in the software industry believe they'll emerge stronger, followed by those in infrastructure (46%), finance (44%) and retail (43%). Here's some research from Lever based on 700 talent and HR decision-makers in the U.S.

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7 Classy Ways to Handle Employee Resignations

Success

Sometimes employees quit because they do not wish to abide by [rules and regulations], such as keeping their cell phones stored away while caring for children. So while a kind and professional exit interview can help contain those worries, it’s hard to undo perceived trauma experienced by a disgruntled employee,” Stonehouse III explains. “The

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What Job Hunters Need to Know Now

On The Job

Working at a local soup kitchen, posting industry think pieces or drinking games with your friends and curse-word laden posts on favorite movies or celebrities? But if you've volunteered at a local food bank, gotten a relevant online certification or even launched a new blog on industry trends, then that's worth mentioning.

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