Preparing your answers for the most frequently asked interview questions is a good start, but if you don’t know the context of the role you are vying for, or are unaware of the real needs of the employer, you still won’t make it to the final rounds.
Titles don’t necessarily reflect the same level of responsibility, nor do they mean the same thing across industries.
It is critical for you to understand how and why the job you are interviewing for plays into the scheme of things.
Looking for work without a plan or being lackadaisical about your approach can extend the length of your search unnecessarily.
If you are expecting to get your dream job, then it may be time to face some harsh realities about how that is most likely to happen.
Even if a resume captures an employer’s attention, the outcome of the interview will be the deciding factor to determine if the candidate will get the offer or not.
Titles don’t immediately translate to skills or value. They often are labels that far too many people take for granted.
When it comes to work, there are more gray areas to be considered than there are actual absolutes.
When the same excuses are used for not getting things done or not following through with commitments to others, the result raises a red flag for those adversely affected.
There are skills that can be learned to survive adversity or financial downturn. Using planning, perseverance, willpower and grit, we have found a way to succeed.
