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Job interviews are a huge part of the job/placement hunting process. It’s where employers get a chance to meet you and find out what it is that makes you the best candidate. They’ll ask a lot of questions about your experience. It’s likely that a lot of those questions are behavioural.

A behavioural interview question is used to figure out how you react to certain workplace situations. The question usually starts with something like, “Tell me about a time you…”.

The interviewer is usually looking for one thing: a specific example of how you acted in that situation. They want to identify your skills and how you used them.

These kinds of questions can be stressful if you haven’t dealt with them before. Lucky for you, there’s a really simple formula to use when giving your answer: the STAR Method.

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It happens in every interview. It happens at every networking event. It could even happen when you’re out walking your dog, attending a wedding, or at a family gathering.

Eventually, someone is going to ask you the dreaded question, “So tell me about yourself. What do you do?”

Your answer to this question is important. Depending on the situation, it could lead you to job opportunities, mentors, and contacts. It can sell people on you and your skills. It can show potential employers exactly what you can do for them. In 30 seconds, it can open doors for you and help grow your network and brand.

It’s your elevator pitch, and it’s super important that you have one so that when the inevitable question is asked, you’ll have a stellar answer.

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With 328 million monthly users, Twitter is the fourth most popular social media site worldwide. There’s no denying that the site has real-world impact, sometimes positive and sometimes negative.

But how does it impact you? As one of the foremost social media sites, Twitter is one of the places that potential employers will look when checking out your online presence. If you don’t have a Twitter, you’re missing out on a great chance to network and build your brand. If you have an unprofessional Twitter, you may be turning potential opportunities and employers away.

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Has it been ages since you’ve looked at your resume? Are you applying to dozens of jobs and not hearing back? Does the whole resume situation just make you feel a bit blah?

All these things may be a sign that it’s time for you to refresh your resume and make it eye-catching and awesome. You may have seen some examples of unbelievably cool resumes online, but don’t worry—you can make yours fresh and effective without being a crazy talented designer.

Here are three foolproof ways to revamp your resume today!

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We have talked before on this blog about “fake it till you make it”, the process of pretending to be confident to actually become confident. It’s a pretty common piece of advice, meant to help those who may be feeling shy or who are inexperienced in their area of work. It helps you stand out and project confidence in whatever situation you find yourself, until you become familiar with the situation and actually feel confident.

It’s also a great cure for the dreaded imposter syndrome, the (untrue) feeling that you’re not as smart or talented as everyone seems to think. Imposter syndrome is bad because it can hold you back from opportunities of which you are capable and deserving. Faking it till you make it is the answer.

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