May 2019

presented by Alkar Human Resources

The Facepalm-Free Interview

Job interviews are incredibly stressful – and nobody's perfect, right? Just be sure you're not making one of these cringeworthy mistakes in your next one.

Getting Ahead Starts IN Your Head

Been passed over for a raise or promotion? Think everyone is smarter and more deserving than you? Stop the negativity and self-doubt! Learn four ways to rewire your brain for more positive thinking – and use that positivity to fuel the next step in your career.

Conquering "Time Scarcity"

The trick to "getting it all done" isn't finding more time (we all have the same 24 hours); it's doing this.

Want to stand out? Skip the "I'm a team player with excellent time-management skills" clichés and prepare a memorable answer to these common questions that gauge personality:

1. What's your biggest accomplishment? This conversation starter gives you an opportunity to describe your unique work habits and the ways you interact effectively with others.
2. Tell me about a time when things didn't go the way you wanted at work. Your interviewer wants to know how you handle adversity. Do you blame others, beat yourself up, or view mistakes and disappointments as opportunities for growth? Be careful not to point fingers; prepare a response that focuses on what you learned from a setback – and what you did to prevent it from happening again.