RS Blog
Blog Category: Interview Advice
10 Best Questions to ask an Employer in an Interview
10 Best Questions to ask an Employer in an Interview At the end of an interview, the hiring manager will ask, “Do you have any questions for me?” It is necessary to have questions prepared for the interviewer to show your interest in the role. The questions below can be customized to your interview. What…
Read More
Top 8 asked Interview Questions and How to Answer Them
It can be intimidating preparing for your first interview. Recruiting Solutions put together the most commonly asked questions and examples of how to answer them! Tell me about yourself This is often the first question asked by a recruiter. It can be intimidating. Come prepared with a one-minute pitch about yourself. You should include details…
Read More
Ask a Recruiter: How to Prepare for an Interview
Your interview is the final decision-factor that stands between you and the job. We asked a Recruiting Solution’s team member, Mary, for her advice for how to best prepare for the interview: What’s the number one thing someone should do to prepare for an interview (in-person/virtual/phone/etc.)? An interview is the chance to give your best…
Read More
Ask a Recruiter: Successful Virtual Interview Tips
Virtual interviews are becoming the ‘new norm’ due to the impact of COVID-19. Given the new recruiting landscape, we asked one of Recruiting Solutions’ Senior Staffing Coordinators, Ryan Hooper, for his tips and tricks for having a successful virtual interview. What is your #1 tip to prepare for joining a virtual interview? When joining a virtual interview, make…
Read More
How to Find a Job in South Carolina
Interview Advice, Resume Advice
Back on the job hunt? If you are relatively new to the job hunt or if it has been a while since you have searched for a job, you will quickly realize how different the current South Carolina job market is. Online job boards and job portals are constantly evolving with new technology, applicant tracking…
Read More
6 Phone Interview Tips to Help You Land the In-Person Interview
You may have the perfect resume and experience for the job, but a phone interview can be the make or break in landing the in-person interview. Often times a company or staffing/temp agency will filter through resumes and then conduct a phone interview to narrow the choice down to the top candidates. Here are a…
Read More
Post-Interview: Sending a Thank You Note/Email
After you have completed an interview, we highly recommend that you send a thank you note to each individual that you interviewed with. This is one way to stand out amongst the competition and to help you close the deal on landing your next job opportunity. Whether you send a thank you note via email…
Read More
Ask a Recruiter: Interview Advice
Ask a Recruiter: Interview Advice When it comes to interviewing, recruiters have a lot of experience in conducting face-to-face interviews. Recruiters interview people all day, every day and see thousands of resumes! We asked our Branch Manager, Mackenzie Dunham, what her advice would be for a candidate who is interviewing for a job they want….
Read More
4 Ways to Stand Out Amongst the Competition When Trying to Get a Job
Interview Advice, Resume Advice
When you are applying for a job, here are four ways to stand out amongst the competition. Make your resume stand out. Your resume is the first thing a company will look at before they decide to interview you. Aside from having a perfectly written resume, show how you added value to your previous employers….
Read More
5 Common Mistakes Made in an Interview
While everyone knows the common things to do before an interview like showing up 15 minutes early and dressing professional, there are several common mistakes that people make in the interview process that can hurt you when trying to get the job. Not turning your cell phone off before you walk in the building. Remember,…
Read More