what do employers ask when they call your references?
by ALISON GREEN When you’re interviewing for a new job, the reference-checking process often feels shrouded in mystery: People are talking about you, but you don’t know […]
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FAQ: Should You List Your Birth Date on Your CV or Resume?
By Indeed Editorial Team When preparing your resume, you may wonder if you should list your date of birth alongside other personal information in your application. […]
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Should You Put Hobbies on a CV or Resume? Probably Not
Generally, the answer is a strong no. The recruiter does not need or want to know that you love watching football every Sunday. You are wasting […]
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Interviewers Are Looking for Emotional Intelligence—So Be Prepared for These Questions
One of the most valuable traits employers are looking for right now can’t be found on a resume, at least not explicitly. It’s not something you […]
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What Interviewers Want to Know When They Ask You to “Describe a Time You Had to Make a Difficult Decision”
When you’re in a job interview, you’re likely to get asked questions that require you walk your interviewer through past experiences. “Describe a time you had […]
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How Many Job Applications Should You Send per Day?
By Indeed Editorial Team Finding the right job is a process that involves time and effort. You probably spend hours each day researching job openings, updating […]
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Trying to Find the Right Career and Job for You?
Trying to Find the Right Career and Job for You? Use This Hierarchy of Needs Approach Finding a good fit between your personality and your career […]
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Should You Tell Your Co-workers You’re Job Searching?
Should You Tell Your Co-workers You’re Job Searching? Ask Yourself These 5 Questions First Looking for a new job is stressful and, frequently, frustrating, so it’s […]
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What to Do When Your Direct Report Starts Crying (Besides Panic)
From sitting in the dunk tank at the company picnic to firing a member of your team, managers face plenty of situations they’d rather avoid. One fairly common […]
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