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🚨 Do you know what ILLEGAL interview questions are?
Plus: The benefits of a pet-friendly office.
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Hello Everyone and Happy Thursday! It’s almost the weekend, and we can’t wait! But we also can’t wait for you to read today’s newsletter. Enjoy!
In today's email:
Types of illegal interview questions. Be on the watch for these!
Stop using a 1 page resume. We have a better method.
Career Trivia! And WWYD reader responses.
Impressing recruiters. Here’s what you need to know.
Pet-friendly offices! You should consider the benefits.
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Here’s what’s going on in the news (related to careers of course):
Here’s why jobs could disappear…and it’s not because of AI.
Some companies are making false promises about remote and flexible work.
Hollywood Strikes: TV-writing has become a dead end job.
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Stop Using A One Page Resume! Watch this TikTok!
@j.t.odonnell Quit Using A 1-Page Resume!! 🤪🤨👎😝 Many years ago I used to tell people to create a one-page resume but then they'd send them to me and the... See more
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Who doesn’t love a good round of trivia! We have a career related trivia question for you… good luck!
Which field of engineering focuses on the design and construction of buildings and infrastructure?(click on an option below to lock in your answer) |
Come back tomorrow to see the answer!
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Yesterday, we shared the story of Sunita and their situation involving another co-working disliking and constantly criticizing them. (To read the full situation, CLICK HERE to access yesterday's newsletter.) We asked our readers, 'What Would YOU Do?" - and got some EXCELLENT responses. Here's what they said:
In my very first job, I was terminated in six months. It was the defining trauma of my life. I have been where you are and survived to tell the story. Warning: Sunita, you are being set up to fail. You have two options: fight or leave. If you fight, you are going to have to grow strong upper-level allies very quickly. You have got to gain trust, be likable and make all the accusations a lie. You have to gain your fan club and command your emotions extremely well. You have to make sure the right people know what positive work you are doing. If you cannot do that in 30-60 days you may have to find a new job. Leave on your own terms before you are asked to leave. Weigh the cost of leaving or staying to your well-being. Ask yourself if your final decision makes sense.
The guy and the boss are total arseholes, sorry to say. Who cares if he can do the job if his attitude is so disrespectful and disruptive. Is that actually doing the job? First, start looking, second build a network of support, anyone else have trouble with the guy? Third, you could try speaking directly to him about his overly immature reaction. Guess it’s not about may the best person triumph. Fourth, go back to boss to let him know about ailments and also question the ‘performance’ aspect. Is this a workplace that needs to move to more inclusive reviews?
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Prepping for an interview can sometimes feel overwhelming. There are so many things you have to remember: what you want to talk about in your answers, making eye contact, questions you want to ask, and most importantly not looking nervous. All of this so you can impress the recruiter and hopefully move on in the hiring process. But what are recruiters really looking for from you during an interview?
🤫 10 things recruiters wont tell you.
🍎 Questions to weed out bad apples.
🕵️ Recruiters are looking for this.
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Recently, more and more workers are paying attention to benefits offered at their potential workplace.
One of these benefits includes a pet-friendly office!
While some people may seem hesitant about allowing pets in the office, there are actually a lot of benefits. And with more and more people owning pets, employees have to find a way to care for their pet when they go into the office.
If you’re considering making your office pet-friendly or working for one that is, take these benefits into account when making your decision.
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It's been H-O-T, HOT outside this summer. Make sure you are keeping hydrated during the day... especially if you are working out. These electrolyte drink mixes will help to quickly replenish electrolytes on a hot day!
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Did you know it is fairly common to be asked an illegal question during a job interview?
Many of these illegal questions are pretty obviously illegal, but some seem like they could be legit interview questions. These questions are illegal because they have nothing to do with the job and might be discriminatory.
It’s good to know what these illegal questions are, so if you ever encounter one you will know you know how to respond accordingly.
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