Um, Can an Employer Ask That?
Where do you see yourself in five years? Tell me about a time when you used your service skills to help an upset client. How many golf balls can you fit inside a Volkswagen Jetta? In a job interview, you expect to be asked informational, behavioral and “zinger” questions like the ones listed above. And […]
Bet You Weren’t Expecting THAT: 3 Oddball Interview Questions (and how to answer them)
Job search and interview advice is EVERYWHERE on the internet. A simple Google search for “interview questions” yields almost 50 million results! Naturally, hiring managers are aware of just how easy it is for candidates to “beat the system” – and rehearse fantastic answers to standard questions. So what do they do? You guessed it: […]
4 Ways to Impress that Recruiter Before You Even Say, “Hello!”
We’ve said it before: You never get a second chance to make a first impression. But did you realize that a recruiter’s initial impression of you as a job candidate may actually start forming well before the interview? It’s true – and it’s up to you to make sure that opinion is a positive […]
Pulling Back the Curtain: How a staffing agency gets paid
Is this something that you’ve always wanted to know – but were afraid to ask? We understand. Anything having to do with money (including how a staffing agency gets paid) is typically a sensitive issue. So we’re going to make things easy on you. Today, Wood Personnel is “pulling back the curtain” and providing the […]
Why Talking to Strangers is Good for Your Middle TN Job Search
If you want to boost your career prospects, you should talk to strangers – just make sure it’s the right kind of strangers. Approaching large, armed men in dark alleyways? Not good for your job search (or your safety). Introducing yourself to new professional contacts? That’s what we’re talking about! Whether you meet them through […]
