The number one reason why you probably did not get the job is:LACK OF PREPARATION!As a Recruiter, one of the first few questions I usually ask a potential candidate is:“What do you know about the position you are applying for?”“What do you know about the company?”“Why do you want to work for the company?”The typical answers that I usually get are generic responses, such as:“Well, I don’t know a lot about the position. Can you tell me more?”“I hear that …

It’s Thursday morning and you’ve made it close to the end of the week. Let’s continue being productive! Choose a chapter from your Job Search Buddy Handbook and continue mastering your chosen task. PTP’s #thursdaymorning topic is: Typical Questions to be Prepared to Answer.Interview questions may or may not be on your actual application, however, there are numerous questions. By pre-answering certain questions, it will help you complete your application quickly and accurately. Thinking your answers through prior to interviewing …

The month of May is National Military Appreciation Month. At Polishing the Professional, we are honored to recognize and appreciate those who served and continue to serve our country. Honoring the brave men and women of the United States military, and the family members who support them. It’s an honor at Polishing the Professional to have helped veterans and reserve members, as well as military and veteran spouses reach their career goals. We ensure they recognize the value they bring …