Job Applications and Interviews

Many professionals fear public presentations more than they fear from death. It is an atavism deeply rooted in human history and tribal culture. In the old days, standing in front of the crowd usually meant public punishment or even risk of death. But hey, the times have changed — today, public presentations and the crowd’s attention usually mean professional success! In this article, we give a number of tips for how to successfully stop stressing out by public presentations and start enjoying them instead.

In the world of professional development, the expression “informational interviews” made a spectacular career. How to get proper information about the positions that interest you, in an industry sector or a company that you never worked for? Informational interview is the answer! This research method will not only give you a better picture of the workplace you are applying to, but is also an efficient method to learn about the employer’s values and way of working and, as such, a way to win the competition and get the job.

Once you are prepared for applying for a particular position and build a know-how about the employer, you can get down to writing your motivational letter. Currently, LinkedIn and other platforms for job seekers try to rule out the necessity to write a letter. However, motivational letters are the key part of the job application process. Even if you don’t need a letter, it is a wonderful preparation for the job interview.