As an Express associate, we want to help you find the work that works for you.
Check out these four quick tips that will help you keep going and keep growing with Express!
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You’re being tested on more than your experience.
It’s understandable to be nervous during an interview. Recruiters know that. But there are some interview behaviors they look for that could be indicative of soft skills, personal attributes that enable an employee to interact effectively with other people.
That doesn’t mean you should over analyze every word and action you make during the interview, though. To get some outside perspectives we asked a few of our recruiters for the interview behaviors they look for.
The truth, the whole truth, or something a bit less than the truth?
Plenty of folks freeze up when interviewers ask what they thought about a past job. Should you reveal how bad it was (if it was bad) or embellish to make it sound a bit better? Do they need to know what you REALLY thought about your boss?
The answer? Keep things positive! Not sure what that means? A few of our top interviewers are here to help in this handy video.
Interview mistakes to avoid
When you’re in an interview, have you ever found yourself wishing you could read your interviewer’s mind? That way you’d be able to answer every question perfectly, never make any mistakes, and get the job.
Unfortunately, we can’t help you discover your inner telepathic superhero. However, we can connect you with interviewers that will tell you, point blank, what they don’t like to see in interviews.
At a recent event, we asked a few of our top interviewers what their interview pet peeves are. Here’s what they had to say!
If you want to accomplish a goal, whether it’s to find a job or move up in a company, you have to focus. Staying on track and remaining diligent can help you achieve what you want in your job search or workplace, and Walter Bond has some tips to help you. As part of his series of motivational messages, Walter discusses the importance of focus.
“The only way you can grow your business, the only way you can make more money, the only way you can do something really significant … you have to be focused,” he said.
For more advice from Walter, check out the full message below.
What are some ways you stay focused in your job search, in the workplace, or in your personal life? Share with us in the comments section below.
About Walter Bond
A former professional basketball player, Walter Bond’s NBA career included 153 games with the Dallas Mavericks, Utah Jazz, and Detroit Pistons. Now, Walter takes what he learned from his life on the court and translates it into motivational and educational messages for thriving businesses and careers. With entertaining and dynamic messages, Walter has spoken to companies and associations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Europe.
For more information about Walter Bond, visit WalterBond.com.
Movin’ On Up is brought to you by Express Employment Professionals.
The Job Genius program from Express Employment Professionals is an educational video series that offers insights on the job market and how to get a job. The video series includes information on writing your resume, finding job opportunities, interviewing, and more.
No matter how long you’ve been searching, you know the important role your resume plays in helping you land interviews and get noticed by employers. Your resume and job applications can make or break your chances of standing out from the competition, so it’s important to know how to display your experience, education, and skills effectively.
To help perfect your resume, check out the Job Genius video below for more information on documenting the skills employers want to see, using keywords that get you noticed, and more.
To check out other videos in this educational series, visit ExpressPros.com/JobGenius.
Movin’ On Up is brought to you by Express Employment Professionals.
This week on Peak Performer’s Life, Walter Bond continues his series on networking and discusses how networking can be the game changer you’ve been looking for to advance your career and personal life. By using networking skills, you can elevate and focus your career through your relationships. Your success is determined by your ability to connect to and maintain your network.
According to Walter:
“If you do a great job networking, it’s a game changer. I mean, if you really really focus on your network, it can change the trajectory of your life. It can create what I call a new normal.”
As part of his year-long series of motivational messages, Walter Bond discusses the importance of patience, solid investments, perseverance, and more. Check out the full message below. (more…)
