How to answer “What are your greatest strengths” in a Job Interview

By Bea

If you have interviewed at least a few times you probably have been asked this question more than once. As a matter of fact, it is a very common question across industries and seniority levels. As a candidate, it is important for you to prepare a good answer for this question, not only because you will…

How to answer “What’s your greatest weakness” in a Job Interview

By Bea

Many candidates get really nervous when they are asked “What is your greatest weakness?” during a job interview. Sometimes it is because they do not feel comfortable talking about their weak spots, fearing that disclosing them could decrease their chances of being hired. Sometimes it is simply because they never really thought about which are…

How To Ace Your Job Interview – A Recruiter’s Perspective

By Bea

Do you know what a recruiter values in a job interview? We have talked with Lisa Barrow, Chief Recruiter for Kada Recruiting, about how recruiters evaluate candidates during a job interview. What are the main red flags a recruiter sees in a candidate? People who can do everything.  While being well-rounded is great, if your approach on your…

Most common mistake you are making in preparing for a technical interview

By Bea

TL;DR 1. Often technical people prepare to answer technical questions, not to ace a technical interview. That’s why the smartest and most qualified people are not necessarily the ones who get the job. The ones who interview better do (assuming they are qualified); 2. Becoming proficient at interviewing will take very little effort and time…

Best 10 Questions To Ask In Your Next Job Interview

By Bea

You probably have already heard from many people how important is to be ready when the interviewer asks you, “Do you have any questions for me?”. Yes, I agree that is important for many different reasons. It demonstrates interest in the position and company and shows that you have been doing your due diligence. It…

Best Tips to Write an Impactful Cover Letter

By Bea

Writing the perfect cover letter is very important for any job application. Many recruiters will start evaluating you from what you say in your cover letter…and may read it even before seeing your CV! What’s a Cover Letter? Cover letters are a method of introduction to your potential employer and are attached to your resume…

How To Ace A Phone Job Interview

By Bea

Job interviews can sometimes be inconvenienced by distance and time zones and may need to be conducted over the phone. This does not mean they should be taken any less seriously and can indeed make it more difficult to relate with the interviewer. Adequate preparation is necessary to ensure all goes smoothly. To ace a job…

How did Milo get hired in 1 day using FasterSkills?

By Bea

When you are looking for a job you have enough things that keep you busy such as looking for the right company, the right position, prepare your resume, look for referrals, send job applications and more. Thus it is perfectly normal to feel overwhelmed and get to the very last minute to prepare what is…