Tag: Job Applicants

Questions Job Applicants Are Scared to Ask | Business

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Interviews can be extremely stressful for hopeful job seekers – especially in economic climates like ours where so much is on the line. With all that pressure, it’s no wonder job candidates are scared to ask certain questions in interviews. When you keep in mind the important points that applicants want to know but shy away from asking, you can incorporate that sought-after information within the interview or make the applicant feel comfortable enough to discuss it with you.

Here are common questions interviewees may be too afraid to ask and how you as their potential employer can get them to open up – which, in turn, can help you make better, more informed hires.

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Almost Half of Job Applicants Don’t Follow Basic Directions, Say HR Pros | The Simple Dollar

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Were you one of those kids who always followed directions on classroom activities? If so, you probably had an advantage when you started your career, because standing out from the pack may be as simple as paying attention to the details as you submit your job application.

While there’s little hard data on the subject, it appears a startling number of job seekers don’t follow basic directions when applying for a job: The human resource professionals I spoke with estimated that about half of all candidates are guilty of leaving out critical information on their applications.

Whether it’s forgetting to include an attachment or requested references, or accidentally leaving a section blank, a haphazard application can have real consequences for your candidacy; depending on the circumstances and the strength of your resume, it could even get you knocked out of contention.

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