Interview Process

Interviewing for a new job can be an emotional and time-consuming process for many, especially in a remote world where home-life and work-life may converge. Feelings of hope and excitement can be mixed with anxiety, frustration, and overwhelm. Although, when you know what to expect as you enter into a job search, your nerves can

If you’re in the fortunate position of having at least one, if not multiple, job offers, congrats! Getting to the offer stage rarely comes easily, so you should first take a moment to appreciate yourself for all of the effort that’s gone into getting you here.  Once you’ve finished celebrating, however, it’s important to close

Gone are the days when job candidates focused on preparing for an interview rather than creating a resume. Back then, a resume was nothing but a Word doc, listing your education, skills, and job experience. Today, when every job opening attracts around 250 resumes with only five getting an interview invitation, resume design is worth

A case study documents the design process you use to successfully complete a project. It is your opportunity as a designer to show how you work. Hiring managers weigh case studies heavily; it’s the key to unlocking a phone screening and onsite interview. Portfolios typically include 3 to 5 case studies. Showcase work that you

Now that you’ve landed an interview with a hiring manager, you’ll naturally want to use the time talking about the many ways that you are qualified for the job. After all, your primary goal in any interview is to advance to the next stage in the hiring process. But it’s also an opportunity to get

So, you’re a software developer looking for work and have a technical phone screening lined up. First of all: congratulations! Even though there are plenty of potential jobs out there right now, there’s also lots of competition. Celebrate the fact that your CV, networking, and determination caught someone’s eye.  Now, onto fundamentals: what is a

Cover letters may be one of the worst parts of finding a new job, but they can also be the reason your application is passed over or moved further along in the process—making them a necessary evil in most cases. If you’re tired of submitting the same cover letter with a different name—or perhaps you

So you’re ready for your next big gig and want to solicit your network to rave about your skills to your next employer. You may have passed all your interview rounds or are preemptively gathering contact details to share with a prospective employer. Be sure to follow this checklist to ensure you are covering your

Phone interviews are the first step to getting hired — and it’s a daunting first step for even the most seasoned of job seekers. Here’s our checklist of 19 game-changing phone interview tips for before, after, and during your phone interview. Before the phone interview Practice describing your career in 60-90 seconds. You can (and will)

This week, Hired released its inaugural UK Tech Workplace Equality Report, which takes a deep-dive into equality among tech workers at some of the most innovative companies in the UK. The report leverages data from real job offers made by thousands of companies on the Hired platform and uncovers a pervasive wage gap. As I

I think that without a doubt the most common interview question is “so, tell me about yourself”.  As someone who’s gone through the HackReactor program, spoken to recruiters, and interviewed dozens of candidates myself, here are the most important things any candidate should keep top of mind.  Common Misconceptions  There are two common misconceptions with