Interviewing Archives - Higher Education Jobs - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium Advancing inclusive excellence in the higher education workforce Mon, 31 Mar 2025 15:56:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://www.hercjobs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/cropped-HERCjobs-favicon-32x32.png Interviewing Archives - Higher Education Jobs - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium 32 32 Panel Interviews 101: Proven Strategies for Success https://www.hercjobs.org/panel-interviews-101-proven-strategies-for-success/ Thu, 06 Mar 2025 23:34:47 +0000 https://www.hercjobs.org/?p=9852 The good news is that you have secured a job interview. The next step is to prepare. Employers often use panel interviews rather than individual interviews to maximize time and allow those that have a say in hiring decisions to meet each candidate. Panel interviews are conducted in many industries and are often done so... Read More

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]]> Gauging Workplace Culture: What to Ask During Your Interview https://www.hercjobs.org/gauging-workplace-culture-what-to-ask-during-your-interview/ Tue, 10 Dec 2024 16:57:31 +0000 https://www.hercjobs.org/?p=8949 Evaluating a potential employer's workplace culture has become essential...

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]]> The Dos and Don’ts of Salary Research https://www.hercjobs.org/the-dos-and-donts-of-salary-research-negotiating-with-confidence/ Mon, 12 Aug 2024 19:11:00 +0000 https://www.hercjobs.org/?p=8059 Negotiating a salary with a potential employer can be stressful. Uncertainty about a job’s salary history, differences in benefits offered by potential employers, and variances between industries can all add to the stress. However, with the right tools and preparation, like salary research, you can confidently reach out with a well-supported salary request that will... Read More

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]]> Strategies for Researching Potential Employers https://www.hercjobs.org/strategies-for-researching-potential-employers/ Fri, 03 May 2024 23:02:34 +0000 https://www.hercjobs.org/?p=7839 Researching potential employers is crucial to understanding their workplace culture and if they align with your career goals and values.

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]]> The Positive Exit: Leveraging the Exit Interview for Mutual Benefit https://www.hercjobs.org/exit-interview-for-mutual-benefit/ Fri, 01 Dec 2023 17:22:37 +0000 https://www.hercjobs.org/?p=7221 The time has come to take that next big step in your career, but before you head out the door (or end that final Zoom), you will likely be asked to participate in an exit interview. Exit interviews are a way for employers to gather employee feedback and glean valuable information that they can use... Read More

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]]> AI Tools for Job Seekers: From Resumes to Interview Prep https://www.hercjobs.org/ai-tools-for-job-seekers-from-resumes-to-interview-prep/ Mon, 06 Nov 2023 21:26:59 +0000 https://www.hercjobs.org/?p=7149 Are you using artificial intelligence to find and land your next job? Everyone seems to be talking about artificial intelligence (AI) tools: how they can make our work easier and how they might impact the workforce in the future. Regardless of your opinions of these tools, you can certainly use them in a positive way... Read More

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]]> Good Questions to Ask at an Interview https://www.hercjobs.org/good-questions-to-ask-at-an-interview/ Fri, 26 May 2023 16:58:12 +0000 https://www.hercjobs.org/?p=6315 After you have submitted application materials to a posted opening, the initial application screening process could take up

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]]> How to Own Your Career Gap with Confidence https://www.hercjobs.org/how-to-own-your-career-gap-with-confidence/ Fri, 05 May 2023 22:33:17 +0000 https://www.hercjobs.org/?p=6273 If you’re job-searching and worried about how to explain a career gap, don’t fret. Find out how you can “own it” and explain your break from the workforce proactively and with confidence. Let’s start with some good news: If there was ever an easier time to explain a break in your career, it’s gotta be... Read More

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]]> Prep For the Interview: Review These Questions https://www.hercjobs.org/prepare-for-the-interview-review-these-questions/ Wed, 29 Mar 2023 20:42:39 +0000 https://www.hercjobs.org/?p=6219 You have now been invited to your first interview and need to prepare so that you stand out to the employer in a positive way. Included with your typical interview questions, such as a review of your experience and the reason you are interested in this position, interviewers may also ask ‘behavioral type questions’.  These... Read More

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]]> How to Get In and Show Up During the Hiring Process https://www.hercjobs.org/how-to-get-in-and-show-up-during-the-hiring-process/ Tue, 07 Feb 2023 19:57:08 +0000 https://www.hercjobs.org/?p=6034 Applying for a college or university job can be daunting: thick application packets, lengthy timelines, and multiple rounds of panel interviews are all common. The hiring process is a lot, I know; I’ve seen the process unfold from the perspective of an applicant, a hiring committee member, and a hiring committee chair. There is a... Read More

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