Written by Express Employment Professionals Written by: Caleb Yen How Much Do They Want to Know? Some interviewers prefer to kick things off with a general question instead of something specific. Asking you to talk about yourself tells them two things: 1. How you handle being put on the spot and 2. Information about your experience they can use as
Written by Express Employment Professionals Written By: Movin’ On Up Blog Job interview anxiety got you down? We’re here to help. Being nervous isn’t a bad thing. It’s your body’s fight-or-flight response trying to protect you. But sometimes that normal response can be overpowering, causing you to doubt yourself and flub questions. Luckily, it’s possible to reduce those nervous feelings
Written by Express Employment Professionals Written by: Movin’ on Up blog Ideal responses for one of the trickiest interview questions. This one is right up there with “tell me your top five strengths and weaknesses.” In an ideal world, prospective employers would only ask about your workplace experiences (teamwork, job responsibilities, how you handled projects, etc.) and draw their own
Written by Express Employment Professionals By: Refresh Leadership From juggling family obligations to finishing up end-of-the-year projects at work, it’s easy to get overwhelmed when the holiday season is upon us and a new year is just around the corner. It’s important to take time to focus on maintaining a healthy mind, body and spirit so you don’t burn out. Here
Written by Express Employment Professionals Written By: Movin’ On Up Blog Where do you even start? Sometimes a good company goes bad. This can be for a range of reasons: from sketchy financial situations and harassment issues to nepotism and endless gossip. The possibilities are practically endless. Regardless, the result is the same—you probably leave. But while interviewing with new
Written by Express Employment Professionals Written by: Movin’ On Up Blog When never saying “no” turns into a problem. It’s a question they ask. Every. Single. Interview. “Are you a team player?” There’s only one right answer: “Yes.” Followed by examples of how great you are at working with a team. And it’s true—if you can’t work well with others,
Written by Express Employment Professionals Written by: Movin’ On Up Blog Resolve conflict and bring peace to the work world The workplace is complicated. It doesn’t matter if you work on an assembly line, type away at a cubicle, make cold calls in a call center, or take customer orders at a dinner table; you always deal with other people.
Written by Express Employment Professionals Written By: Movin’ On Up Blog Why are we so dissatisfied with our work? You’ve heard about it in the halls. Around the water cooler. At parties. When you pick up your son or granddaughter. No matter where you go, at least one person is complaining about their job. But it’s still surprising to see
Written by Express Employment Professionals Written By: Movin’ On Up Blog Help your partner get back to work without taking over The job search can be incredibly difficult. That’s why people give up; they’re tired of getting their hopes up only to ultimately be rejected. This is especially difficult when the person in question is your significant other. You
Written by Express Employment Professionals Written By: Movin’ on Up Blog You’ve got your foot in the door, but how do you make sure they let you in? We’ve all been there. The interview is over, and you feel great. You breezed past every question, provided solid references, and you know you’re the right person for the job. But three
