Career Questions tagged Hiring

What do business leaders look for in hiring someone out of college? What about out of High School?
This question comes from our professional series.

What values does your company look for in a person they are hiring?
Looking for welding jobs

how difficult would you say it is for recent graduates to obtain a job as a chef?
how difficult would you say it is for recent graduates to obtain a job as a chef?

What was your first job and how did you get hired?
And does that job apply to your current position?

What do I say in my email?
Hi! I am asked to email my resume to a recruiter for a free internship. Are there any do's/ don'ts in writing emails for a recruiter or formatting that is appropriate? What do I say in the body of the email?

I want interview tips
My self Aman chouhan, I am pursuing BBA in Sage University, Indore. My hobbies are learning new things. #interviews #college #career #hiring #job-search

jobs that hire at 16 and easy to get in?
Im 16 in the 11th grade and look for a job. #hiring #job #career #interviews

What advice do you have for students applying for entry-level roles as recent graduates amid the COVID-19 pandemic?
#graduate #career #resume #stem #job #compsci #first-job #hiring #computer_science #engineering #tech #civil-engineering #COVID-19

How do companies view military service?
When hiring, do companies view military service as a good or bad thing? If it it a good thing, what branch looks best? Marines, Army, Army National Guard, Air Force, Air National Guard, Navy, Coast Guard? And does it look better to have been an enlisted or officer? (I'm guessing the best...


Do many companies focus on hiring recent college graduates?
I will be graduating from TTU #hiring

How likely is a company willing to hire a college graduate with a masters degree as opposed to someone with experience.
The degree will be from TTU #hiring #hiring

How can I set myself apart without seeming arrogant?
When applying for jobs I feel awkward pitching myself as "the best candidate". I want to seem like a team player and I dont want to give off the impression that I think I'm better than everyone else, but I do want to set myself apart from others so I can get hired.
#hiring

Is it worth it to apply for jobs you are only slightly qualified for?
I was wondering if it is a good idea to apply for higher level jobs even if you don't have a degree or a specialization that is required or desired. Would someone hiring even consider me?
#hiring #employment #jobs #future-career

How do I sell my General Bachelor of Arts to future employers?
I am studying both German and Spanish right now in university. I know that language abilities are helpful to a variety of jobs, but if an employer isn't hiring a job that specifically asks for language skills, how to I make myself still seem applicable? #language #foreign-languages #german...

What are appropriate questions to ask during and interview?
I want to hire someone for a job but I'm not quite sure what the est things to ask them are. What should I ask the person ? What are some common Interview questions?
#interviewing-skills #hiring #interviews

When people leave college do they get hired faster after getting their degree?
I wanna know how long it takes to get hired. #Scholarship question #hiring #job-fair #finding-a-job

What is the verdict on Online Learning Courses and accreditation?
I am studying in university, but I have often taken supplementary online courses on sites like Udemy and FutureLearn. How do recruiters look at these certifications - are they impressed or are they just overlooked?
#recruiting #online-learning #certifications #hiring

What qualities make a fresh graduate stand out to employers?
How important is a student's GPA upon graduation? What can one do to increase the likelihood of getting hired?
#graduation #hiring #college #university

If you received a misdemeanor in a state years ago, does that affect one from obtaining a job?
I received a misdemeanor years ago, yet am still looking for a position. It wasn't theft or anything, just mischief. Will a hiring manager consider this when deciding on hiring me or can they see it was for what it was a mistake and funny when discussed. #hiring #recruiting #human-resources

How do you you sell yourself on a resume if it looks a bit jumpy?
I spent my twenties sort of jumping from job to job, the longest being 2 1/2 years. My final position was a farce because the amount of money I was supposed to make was a lie and the people who made the job agreement were "let go." Anyhow, I decided to take a little break and ended up moving...

How can I set myself apart when applying for jobs?
I will be graduating this semester (Woohoo!) and am currently looking for jobs to gain work experience to act as stepping stones in building a career. I work as a server at a restaurant, but realize I need to focus on my future. To the jobs I have already applied to, there are many I have yet...

Is it ever acceptable to ask members of the organization you interviewed with about other organizations that are potentially hiring?
I had an informational interview with an organization about their upcoming AmeriCorps position, which starts in August. I am currently unemployed and have been advised by family and peers to inquire about other organizations I can work at in the interim. Is it acceptable to ask? And if so how...

How to write easy read CV by HR manager?
I am a lifelong student and actively looking for a job but always never hear anything back from companies I applied for. #graduate #manager #hiring #fresh

How should I negotiate the pay rate of a job?
I'm an Engineering student and I've been actively looking for jobs to apply for. I have found several attractive opportunities but I would like to have a higher pay for some to help with my finances without risking losing them. I wonder how I could do that. #engineering #career #job-search...

When you're fresh out of college is it best to work for a while, travel, or go straight to Grad school?
I'm curious about the current state of the job market as it pertains to the hiring rate of students fresh out of college with their first Bachelor's degree. Do most employers favor new grads who've worked while in school? If so, how do students who have little work experience due to being...

What are some key words that really stick out to employers?
I am working on my new resume and I want to try to get the attention of the employer so I am not passed because my resume is ordinary. #criminal-justice #recruiting #hiring #homeland-security #job-application

When applying for entry level jobs while still in college/ recent graduate, do employers care about GPA?
I work really hard and have a 4.0 GPA in college as a full time student, some kids that I talk to say that GPA doesn't matter in the real world. I am asking a professional, does a high GPA show for an excellent work ethic and intelligence? #management #resume #interviews #college-jobs #hiring...

Is there a "season" or "cycle" when employers post summer jobs for high school students?
It's February and school ends in mid-June. Should I start applying for jobs now, or is it too early? Do employer's start looking for summer help in the spring, or do they wait until closer to June? #hiring #summer-jobs #high-school-students #employers #summer-internship #high-school-jobs...

Should I list work experience from before college that doesn't apply to my chosen career field when applying for my first job in my chosen field?
I have years of experience in assorted fields before I went to college. I am graduating soon, and want to get a job in programming. I have no technology field experience outside of coursework. Should I list my other experience on my resume, or just start fresh with college? #programming...