The questions you ask during the interview show that you’re serious about the opportunity. They communicate that you’re curious, engaging and are genuinely keen on the role and company. This is why most interviewers equate lack of questions as passivity or a lack of interest.

Not only that, but you can also use questions to assess if the potential employer or company aligns with your priorities and if their culture is suitable for you. As I often mention in my videos, as much as the employer is interviewing you, you’re also interviewing them because you are the ultimate decision maker.

What I’m going to do today is to go through each of these core questions and explain why it is important and how you can take advantage of the information from the employer.

Please also note that you do not have to use ALL the questions in this video – that will be way too many actually. I would ask maybe 3-5 of them throughout the interview depending on the situation and what I’m trying to accompl...

What are your weaknesses?

This is a question that many job seekers struggle with.

It’s totally understandable because this is a legitimately difficult and tricky question.

I mean, most of us may know what our weaknesses are but we don’t want to share them with others people right? And we definitely do not want to reveal all of our shortcomings with the potential employer for sure. So how am I supposed to respond to this question?

If you ever felt this way, you’re absolutely right. This is NOT the time to divulge our darkest secrets. There are clear strategies as to what you should and should not mention. And by the end of this post, you will know exactly how to tackle this question.

Let’s start by analyzing why employers like to ask this question in the first place.

First, they want to know how self-aware you are. Let’s be real. Everyone has weaknesses. The real question is whether we recognize what they are and what we are doing to improve.

Many people are not aware of...

5 Essential (Types of) Questions You Need to Ask in the Interview

By the end of this blog, you’ll know exactly what questions you need to ask in your next interview.

What I’m going to introduce to you today are not just any questions, but they are designed to reveal some of the most useful information about the role, team and the hiring manager.

And instead of just giving you 5 questions, I’ll be covering 5 major TOPICS you need to ask about in your interview as well as sample questions for each topic.

1) Ask about the Role’s background

The reason why asking about the role’s background is so helpful (especially the reason why it is open) is because it offers key insights into potential challenges or opportunities you might have.

When we ask, “Why is this position open?” or “Is this a replacement vs expansion role?,” we are trying to see if there are any potential red flags.

If it’s a replacement headcount, you may want to follow up with questions such as “what led to th...

One of the biggest problems I see job seekers make with their resume Work experience is filling this section primarily with job duties and responsibilities.

Now, it’s understandable because this is how most people write their resume - they simply describe what they have done at current and previous employers.

The reason why this is a problem though is that job duties and responsibilities will neither make you stand out nor demonstrate how strong you are, leading to mediocre results and interview rates.

The solution? You have to make your Work Experience (quiet) achievement-centric. There is really nothing significant about one’s job duties because everyone is supposed to them anyway.

What truly separates an attention-grabbing resume from just average CVs are the accomplishments and the results you produced.

1. What did you achieve? or How did your work stand out?

As I mentioned, simply listing what you have done doesn’t carry much impact because everyone in the same...

If you’re serious about looking for a job in 2024, you’ve got to have an accomplished (convincing) LinkedIn profile. Not only is it the single largest social media platform for job search (for example, Over 80% of recruiters leverage LinkedIn on a regular basis), but the latest stats also show that 75% of all successful job seekers (that’s three out of every 4 newly hired candidates) attribute their success to LinkedIn. And this figure is only going to grow each year.

In this post, I’m going to teach you 5 strategies to optimize your LinkedIn specifically for job search. This will result in you showing up more often in relevant searches and attracting more employers and recruiters to view your profile.

Lastly, my final point will be the most valuable tip, so make sure you read until the end.

Let’s go!

1. Complete your profile

• Our primary goal when optimizing Linkedin for job search is to make our profile as noticeable as possible by recruiters or employers. And not jus
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5 Myths about Job Search That's Holding You Back Now
(and what you should do instead)

According to a survey by CareerBuilder.com, 75% of job seekers are making at least one of these mistakes in their job search, and they are losing out on opportunities and offers because of them. In this video, I’m going to debunk these myths one by one and show you the best practices you can follow instead.

By the end of this post, you will learn how to avoid these pitfalls and instead, how you can stand out from the crowd and get more interviews and offers, so you can find a career you will truly love.

1. The more I apply (online) the better

Have you ever felt that applying for jobs online is like throwing your resume into a black hole? You spend hours browsing through hundreds of job postings, filling out endless forms, and uploading your resume over and over again, only to hear nothing back from the employers.

Well, you’re not alone. Many people take the approach of “...

3 Biggest Reasons your resume is not getting noticed

If you have been making these resume mistakes that I am about to tell you, your chances of getting interviews from now on is about to go off the chart. Keep watching. 

I know how frustrating and discouraging it can be when you apply for jobs online and you don’t hear anything back from the employers. I’ve been there myself, and I’ve seen many of my clients and students struggle with the same problem.

And that's the reason why, in this post, I’m going to share with you the 3 biggest and most common resume mistakes that are hindering you from getting noticed and show you what you should do instead to obtain more and better results. By the end of this video, you will learn how to optimize your resume which will help you stand out from the crowd. You will also learn how to tailor your resume, capture the employer’s attention, and how to sell the value and impact you bring to the table.

So, if you’re ready to land yo...

If you’re a recent college graduate or you’re graduating soon, and you’re wondering: how can I find a job if I don’t already have work experience, and if I can’t find a job, how can I gain the experience in the first place, there is no need to worry. Cause today, I’m going to share with you the exact strategies to overcome this age-old chicken & egg problem, once and for all.

There are unique challenges that new graduates have to face that are different from what experienced professionals go through. The expectations and priorities of employers are vastly different for college students vs candidates with over 3-5 years of experience.

When companies look for recent graduates, their no.1 focus is not necessarily leveraging their knowledge or expertise - it’s more about investing in the person to learn the skills as quickly as possible so that they can contribute in the long run.

This means, most significant qualities employers value are not the individual’s ability and knowle...

Do you feel that your job interviews are hit-and-miss or are you surprised by your results somtimes?

There are unexpected truths about job search that can catch even the most prepared candidates off guard. These are the hidden factors that can sway an interviewer's decision, regardless of your qualifications. If you're unaware of these insider tips, you might waste countless hours working on less important things, only to miss out on the crucial steps that truly matter when pursuing that dream offer.

But don't worry, I got your back. In today's post, we'll be unravelling three game-changing facts about job interviews. Armed with this knowledge, you'll be able to prepare strategically, impress the interviewer, and maximize your chances of getting the results you truly desire.
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1. It's not the most qualified person who is hired

Have you ever wondered why it's not always the most qualified person who lands the job offer? It's because interviews are about...

Today, we are going to expose three (3) common misconceptions that may be hurting your job search and offers right now. I’ll also be sharing the best practices you should be following instead of these false beliefs, so make sure you pay attention.

Let’s go!

1. What I speak during the interview is the only thing that matters

Many people believe that what they say during the interview is the only thing that will impact the interview outcome. And they mistakenly believe that as long as they say the right things, they will pass. But in fact, there is so much more that is involved when it comes to convincing the employer.

You may have heard this before, but according to well-known research, verbal communication accounts for only 7% of how meaning is conveyed. 38% of meaning is conveyed through our tone of voice and the rest, 55%, through our body language. Now, I don’t know how accurate these numbers are and why it’s 7% and not 8%. But one thing that is sure is that our non-ve...