This interview question feels like a tough one – but it’s pretty simple. Everyone has a reason for leaving their jobs so it’s best to be honest but optimistic. Let’s break them down. You Were Laid Off or Let Go First and foremost, be honest. If you were let go, stay positive and allude…
Read MoreSit through enough interviews, and you’re likely to come across the question: “What motivates you?” This interview question can feel broad and open-ended, but the hiring manager is looking to better understand how to keep you fulfilled and challenged at work. Let’s dig in. Why Do Hiring Managers Ask This Question? This question is often…
Read MoreWhether you’re considering a job offer or trying to negotiate a raise, having a realistic sense of your value is a key resource in any successful salary negotiation. Luckily, there are several free salary calculators online. PayScale PayScale’s Salary tool is a robust solution that factors in tons of information: years of experience, skills…
Read MoreIt’s not just you. Most people do not like asking for help at work. In fact, a recent study revealed that nearly two-thirds of employees surveyed indicated they preferred to finish their work without assistance from colleagues. Worse still, respondents were even hesitant to accept help when they felt they were drowning in work: …
Read MoreNow may not feel like the best time to quit your job. We’re in the middle of a global health crisis. Most of the world’s workforce is working from home. Over 33 million Americans have been laid off, and the jobless rate continues to soar to levels not seen since the Great Depression. But what…
Read MoreJobspeaker is back again with great advice on the right way to tell future employers how you handled a difficult situation. Get your pencils out, because this one requires a little planning. When an employer asks you to describe a time “you handled a difficult situation,” they’re really looking for a time when you…
Read MoreDoing your research on your next potential company can go a long way in making you stand out against other candidates. Firstly, being well-researched gives you a foundation to thoughtfully answer interview questions, like why you’re the right fit for the role and the company. It also helps you decide if the role is right…
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Read MoreHeadquartered in Chicago, Aon Corporation is a leading provider of risk management services, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, and human capital and management consulting with an employee base of 36,000 people working in 500 offices in more than 120 countries. Aon operates three lines of business: reinsurance (Aon Benfield), human resource solutions (Aon Hewitt), and Risk…
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