Interviews, How to Prepare

What are references? Who should I ask to be a reference? References are people who can talk about your work experience, work habits, character and skills. You should choose your references carefully.

What do Canadian Employers want? It is sometimes not enough to have hard skills, or technical skills. Canadian employers want to hire people who also have soft skills.

How do I respond to inappropriate questions in a job interview? Some questions are illegal for employers to ask in a job interview. If an employer asks you an inappropriate or illegal question, you have to choose how to respond.

What should I know about virtual interviews?

Virtual interviews have become quite common and they are a way for employers to interview candidates using online tools. It is also called a video, remote or digital interview…

What should I know about phone interviews?

During a phone interview, you could be asked about your relevant work experience, qualifications, and salary expectations. Employers use phone interviews as an easy way to decide which candidates they are interested in. They also evaluate your communication skills during phone interviews…

What are job interviewers really asking?

Interviewers are usually trying to find out 2 things. They want to know if you are able to do the job, and if you will be good to work with. They will try and discover if you have both of these attributes by talking with you…

How do I respond to inappropriate questions in a job interview?

Some questions are illegal for employers to ask in a job interview. If an employer asks you an inappropriate or illegal question, you have to choose how to respond…

How do I prepare for a job interview?

It is a good idea to practice your interview techniques before you go to an interview. Depending on the job, you might have to prepare some work to bring to the interview, or be ready to demonstrate a skill…

How do I get a criminal record check?

A criminal record check is a search you can request from the police for a listing of any crimes you may have been charged with…

What do I do after the interview?

Following-up after your interview is very important. For example, it is a good idea to send a thank-you letter after the interview…

What are references? Who should I ask to be a reference?

References are people who can talk about your work experience, work habits, character and skills. You should choose your references carefully.