Ways to Evaluate Company Culture

Don't wait for the interview to learn about a company. Do your homework before the first interview to make sure you really want to work at the company. 

According to a new study by job search site Indeed, 95 percent of respondents say that if they were considering a new job opportunity, insight into the company's employer reputation would be somewhat or extremely important.

For what and how to research the company see the article here.

Job Hunting Tips for New Grads

How to be savvy when you are looking for your first job after college. There are different approaches for getting your first job out of school.

Graduation can be filled not only with a justifiable sense of accomplishment and high hopes but with a clear angst about how to get your first job and begin a meaningful career.

See 6 tips here.

Things to Look for During the Job Interview

The job interview is your chance to evaluate the opportunity. When the interviewer is telling you about the job requirements, listen for the opportunity to ask follow-up questions.

Finding a job that will be a good fit for you is important. You are interviewing to assess the job opportunity, your potential manager and the company. So how do you do this? You ask questions. You should level the playing field by asking questions which will turn the interview into a mutually beneficial exchange of information. See considerations here.

How to Explain Gaps on Your Resume

It seems more often than not candidates have a gap in employment. Here's how to master talking about it.

One of the most important things about acing an interview aside from authenticity, is Transparency. So, if there's a gap in your resume, rest assured it will come up during an interview. 

There are several ways to address it in a thoughtful, straightforward manner depending on the actual reason. See a discussion here.