Career Questions tagged Hiring
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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...
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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...
Do many companies focus on hiring recent college graduates?
I will be graduating from TTU...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
What qualifications are you looking for in a newly graduate person?
Want to know for future reference, I like to hear from the professional side. #career-counseling #career #hiring...
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...
#jobs #americorps #interviews #job-application #financial-planning #hiring
What are good ways for a recent graduate to make up for lack of experience when trying to get their first job in computer programming?
I will be graduating soon, and due to personal circumstances and the local economy, I've been unable to get an internship. I worry that this will prevent me from getting a good job when I graduate. How can I make up for this lack of experience on my resume? #computer-software #software...
#career-details #personal-development #information-technology #hiring #software-development #software-engineering #job-application #programming
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...
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...
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...
#employment #graduate-school #job-search #recruiting #college-jobs #job-market #college-admissions #job-application #hiring
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...
#job-application #human-resources #talent-recruiting #hiring
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...
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...
#hiring-managers #business #entry-level #business-development #hiring
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...
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...
What traits does a hiring manager look for in a graduating student who does not have years of work experience?
I am about to head into my last semester of college and have not yet found an internship. I may have to move after graduating, and was wondering what traits help an applicant/candidate get a job when they do not have the years of work experience behind them. #human-resources...
How do you get enough experience to get hired?
I was talking to a few of my college- going friends and they mentioned that it was difficult to find good jobs that would hire them without experience. Is this a real problem that everyone faces and if so how do we get enough experience to get hired by the companies we want? #human-resources...
what do companies look for when they're hiring?
i want to make sure i fulfill those things that can make me more eligible to be employed in the future #international #entertainment...
How do I, as a high schooler, figure out exactly what I'm interested in career wise?
All my life, I've always wanted to go into medicine, but recently I've been having doubts as 10 years of medical school sounds daunting and expensive. I'm trying to look for more options and see if medicine truly is the path for me so I'm taking a lot of experimental classes such as computer...
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