Job Interview

Sugar Editorial Picks

Would You Interview For a Job on Skype?

Oct 24, 2009 - If you ask me, using Skype for dating is one thing, but using it for a job interview is something entirely different. But now, employers are turning to Skype as a cost-cutting interview tool. Instead of flying prospective candidates for in-person meetings, some companies are using the video-chatting software to narrow the list to a few finalists. - 7 Comments

Would You Want a Web-Based Job Interview?

Jun 26, 2008 - Imagine being able to interview for jobs all over the world — without leaving your hometown?! Companies LiveHire and LeafsofTalent are looking to blow up the workforce with Webcam Interview Ready Rooms (WIRRs) and Interview Ready Rooms (IRRs), so that employers and potential employees can connect remotely for job interviews. The plus side is, you won't have to worry about whether you should shake their hand. - 11 Comments

The Coolest Job Interview Ever

Jan 21, 2008 - Whatever you do, be upbeat and optimistic. The boss will soak that sh*t up. Thanks, eBaum's World! - 5 Comments

How Not to Score a Job

Dec 02, 2007 - The job market is competitive, but the following statements should help put things into perspective. These have been lifted from actual résumés submitted to prospective employers. Last I heard, unintentional self-deprecation isn't the best strategy for getting hired. - 4 Comments

You Asked: Should I Tell Them I'm Pregnant?

Oct 23, 2007 - Dear Sugar, Our whole department got laid-off last Thursday. I now need to find a job (in retail) right before the Holiday season and I am 16 weeks pregnant. When interviewing for a job, when do I tell them I am pregnant? - 23 Comments

The How-To Lounge: How to Impress on a Job Interview

Sep 26, 2007 - We all know that going on a job interview can be quite daunting, but when you throw in the worry about what to wear, how to do your hair, and what purse to carry, you add another level of anxiety to the table. To help ease your worries, click here to read more - 16 Comments

The How-To Lounge: Writing Thank you Notes to Potential Employers

Jul 27, 2007 - We all know that writing a thank you note is the polite way to express your gratitude, but when it comes to potential employers, many people come up blank when figuring out what to say. Click here to read more - 8 Comments

Group Therapy: Looking For A New Job

Jun 05, 2007 - I moved to a new area in a few months ago and started a new job. Well, it was a small family business with a total of 5 employees (including the owner) and long story short, it was an absolute nightmare and a very unstable work environment. I quit today because I simply could not take anymore. - 7 Comments