by Carole Martin | Jan 24, 2023 | Job Search
New rules on pay transparency may affect your job search —Or your next RAISE. So far, about a dozen states and municipalities have mandated access to salary information, including California, Colorado, Washington and New York City. Companies in the jurisdictions...
by Carole Martin | Nov 30, 2022 | Career, Hiring Practices
I wanted to take a second to thank you for all the help and guidance you gave my son. From the discussions I have had over the past few weeks with him, his confidence and his realization of how he can better answer interview questions has changed a lot. During the...
by Carole Martin | Nov 24, 2022 | Career, Hiring Practices, Interview Training
In an interview, if you are asked to tell me about a time you failed? What are they looking for? What are the red flags? What is a good safe answer? Answer From The Interview Coach First of all, there is no such thing as a “safe answer.” The interview process should...
by Carole Martin | Nov 17, 2022 | Career, Hiring Practices, Interview Training
“Tell me about a time when you used strategic thinking to solve a problem.” “You say you have good customer service skills. Tell me about a time when you dealt with an angry customer.” “Describe a time when you had to make an unpopular decision.” “Tell me about a time...
by Carole Martin | Nov 10, 2022 | Career, Hiring Practices, Interview Training
1. Assess the job before the interview. What is the role of the job? Talk to the person leaving the job to find out what the job entails. Ask how the job could be done more efficiently – adding/deleting tasks. Talk with customers (internal and external) and end users...