Job Seekers

By Marc Canedella – Ladders Hey folks, Thanks for visiting this information page for Ladders Interviews Guide, a best-seller along with its sister, Ladders Resume Guide. Now available on Amazon, Ladders Interviews Guide provides 49 common interview questions and answers, best practices and expert advice on questions to ask in an interview, how to answer behavioral interview questions, and interview…

By Regina Borsellino – TheMuse When you’re deep in job interview mode, a seemingly unrelated question like, “What are your hobbies?” might throw you for a loop. “Job candidates often fear that interviewers will ask them ‘trick’ questions or expect a ‘right’ answer to a question,” says Muse career coach Jennifer Fink, founder of Fink Development. Personal…

By Sean Joyner – Archinect Firms are still hiring, which means people are still interviewing. But what has the remote job interview process been like for professionals? How does a remote interview differ from an in-person interview? And what implications do job seekers and firms feel this new way of conducting the hiring process brings…

By CW Headley – Ladders Though rare, nothing compares with the sharp relief of knowing beyond a reasonable doubt that you’ve nailed a job interview. An ‘expect to hear from us soon’, a teary slow clap from your soon-to-be-coworkers as you exit the premises, or even just a firm pat on the shoulder. Sadly, if they’re at…

By Jack Kelly – Forbes When you’ve lost your job or are deathly afraid that you’re next in line to be downsized, it’s easy to lose your self-confidence. It’s understandable to question yourself. “Did I do something wrong? I’m one of the hardest workers at the office. Why was it me?” Even if you intellectually…

Hiring experts have some advice on what you can do to land a job during one of the most challenging times for job seekers. By Alanna Quillen  NBCUniversal, Inc.Hiring experts have some advice on what you can do to land a job during one of the most challenging times for job seekers, NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen…

By Marina Glazman – Ladders All hiring managers—particularly those at the C-level—search for that elusive superstar hire: That person who believes in the company’s vision, can tolerate risk and change, can strategize and execute, takes both initiative and direction, and always delivers. There are superstars in all disciplines, and across full-time employees, part-timers, and freelancers/consultants.…

By Sean Joyner – Archinet In a previous article here on Archinect we looked at 6 important tips on following up after a job interview. And that’s the thing many forget to do: Simply to follow up. Especially in our job market today, where work is more in demand and opportunities are limited, following up in the…