“What Zoo Animal Would You Be?” and Other Crazy Interview Questions
While you ponder whether you would be a zebra or a hippo, consider that these kinds of crazy interview questions are actually very common, both at large corporations and small startups. Believe it or not, your interviewer is asking you these questions for a reason. Nontraditional interviews are intended to probe your ability to think
Burning Out – A Sign Of Weakness Or A Badge Of Honor?
Company culture is always an important consideration when looking for a new job. Everybody wants the perfect work-life balance, but is there ever really such a thing as “perfect.” The truth is, company culture can often be perceived very differently by management vs. the everyday workforce. Take this story from The New York Times, or this
4 Reasons Your Social Media Personality Matters To Employers
Social media has quickly grown to become the main tool for people trying to gather information about other people. Employers are no different; in fact, it’s well known that a growing number of workplaces are investigating their applicant’s social media profiles (LinkedIn and Facebook in particular) before making their hiring decisions. Social media matters to employers
5 Ways To Keep Your Key Players
No hiring process is perfect, but if you’re doing things right you’ll eventually end up with at least a few clear standouts in your organization. These highly intelligent, highly motivated employees are one of the most valuable resources you have. Finding ways to retain key employees for the long haul is critical to long-term success