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Category Archives: Interview Tips

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How to get an interview by offering to help hiring managers solve their problems

Posted on October 11, 2018March 22, 2018 by Jails to Jobs

As many jobseekers have discovered, contacting HR (human resource) departments or applying online – where resumes also tend to end up in HR – are rarely effective job search techniques. In fact, the primary purpose of HR departments is to […]

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Five pre-interview confidence builders that may help you get the job

Posted on June 7, 2018March 22, 2018 by Jails to Jobs

If you haven’t been for a job interview in a while and are beginning to feel nervous, that’s OK and perfectly normal. Even someone with extensive interview experience can get the jitters or butterflies in their stomach when the day […]

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How to dress for an interview and for success at work

Posted on May 24, 2018May 16, 2018 by Jails to Jobs

What you decide to wear for an interview can help make or break your chances of getting the job. It’s important to make a positive impression by dressing appropriately. Studies have shown that hiring managers make a decision on a […]

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The importance of a handshake in a job interview

Posted on March 1, 2018July 20, 2022 by Jails to Jobs

A handshake can sometimes make or break an interview. That’s right. It’s that important. In fact, research has proved the significance of a proper handshake and how it can make a good – or bad – impression and influence hiring […]

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References may be key to helping ex-offenders find a job

Posted on November 9, 2017February 16, 2022 by Jails to Jobs

When you’re in reentry and looking for a job, you’ll need all the help you can get. And that means finding people who can speak about your talents, skills and character to a potential employer. Along with your resume or […]

Determining the best final question to wrap up an interview

Posted on January 19, 2017February 21, 2018 by Jails to Jobs

In job interviews, the questions that you ask the interviewers may be as important, if not more so, as the questions they ask you. And the question you ask last may leave a lasting impression. As you prepare for an […]

Informational interviews can prove effective in job search

Posted on April 1, 2016February 12, 2018 by Jails to Jobs

Looking for a job and want to learn more about a specific field and the people who work in it? There are few better ways to do this than by conducting informational interviews. In an informational interview, instead of an […]

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