Do Not Believe These Hiring Myths
Hiring myths can make or break you because it can be confusing to distinguish which ones are true and which are not. Here are just a few hiring myths that we discuss with candidates, and it’s about time we address them. They Aren’t Going to Check Your References They most definitely will! Employers want to know who they are about to take in before committing to any job placement for someone. A background check on a person’s work habits and […]
Read MoreCommon Resume Mistakes
Creating your job resume can be a difficult process. Everyone has their own preferences on what should be added and what should be removed, and it can leave you confused, but we are here to clear the air. Here are some common resume mistakes you want to make sure to avoid. No Headshot? No Problem Avoid having your photo on your resume. Depending on the employer, most view it as unprofessional and/or unnecessary. It might also cause some unwanted discrimination […]
Read MoreQuestions to Ask at the End of an Interview
“Do you have any questions or comments for us?” This is what we normally hear right after an interview. Some of us are so nervous we just want it to be over with it and end up responding with, “no, actually! None. Thank you!” But how helpful is that? Having questions prepared before the interview begins to show that you really are invested in landing the job. Instead of answering with a “no” next time, here are the top questions […]
Read MoreHow to Stand Out in an Interview
You landed an interview, congratulations! By now you have already mastered how to prepare and rock for one … assuming you have read our previous blogs. Ahem. But we forgot to mention something important: you need to stand out. Whether your interview is virtual or in-person, it is crucial for you to find ways to be remembered from other candidates and here are a few ways to achieve this. Dress with Boldness Believe it or not, sometimes your outfit is […]
Read MoreHow To Ace Your Virtual Interview
If you have a virtual interview coming up, you might be wondering how to prepare for it if you are new to this method. Although you may think virtual interviews are less formal and easier to handle, that couldn’t be any farther from the truth. Here are a few tips to keep in mind before hitting that “join meeting” button. Testing, Testing, Testing You want to test your camera and audio. Make sure both are working to avoid any awkward […]
Read MoreTop Tips for Phone Interviews
A common practice in the field of IT consulting is the phone interview. While it is important to prepare for the interview like you would a regular interview (i.e., researching the company, preparing for potential questions, developing your questions for the interviewer, etc.) here are some of Beacon’s top tips when it comes to participating in a phone interview: It’s important with every interview to ask what the next steps are and follow up with a thank you email or […]
Read More5 Things to Do In Your Next Interview
Most of these tips should be no-brainers, but too often we hear stories from hiring managers about how unprepared some candidates can be when taking part in the interview process. At Beacon, we make sure our candidates are prepped and ready to go before the interview they have for each client, but here are five easy things everyone should be doing for their next interview if they aren’t already. Do Your Homework Research the company or organization you are interviewing […]
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