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9 Things You Should Never Do on a Job Interview

By far, the fastest way to blow a job interview is to get on your interviewer's nerves. Of course, no one sets out to annoy his or her potential boss, but knowing where those frayed…

Joel Schwartzberg

3 improv rules to help you win the interview

3 Improv Comedy Rules That Will Help You Ace Your Next Interview

The world of improv comedy—think Whose Line is it Anyway, Second City, UCB—is famous for more than just kicking out hilarious performances. Certain techniques derived from improv are used for managing employees, developing business ideas…

John Lombard

Woman being interviewed

4 Types of Words That Make You Sound Less Professional

One key to crafting a persuasive presentation is knowing the expectations of your audience. A job interview is no different. Your words matter. Prospective employers are looking for candidates who communicate clearly, courteously and professionally.…

Marisa J. Carroll

The scouted virtual interview

The Scouted Virtual Interview Is Now Optional

Here at Scouted, we’ve always believed that you’re more than your resume. And that foundational value has driven how we’ve built our entire company, platform, and product. That’s why we give you the opportunity to…

Scouted

Even before the COVID-19 crisis, companies were trending toward video or virtual interviews and one could potentially argue that even after it’s safe to return to our offices, that video interviews will continue to be increasingly utilized. So, how are you currently feeling about your video interview skills? Does the extra experience with Facetime or Instagram stories make you a pro? Or are you nervous about not being able to get a wholistic feel for the company or read social cues as in a traditional interview? Wherever you find yourself on the preparedness spectrum, we want to share our tips for having a great video interview.

Scouted’s Virtual Interview: Tell Your Story Your Way

Here at Scouted, we’ve always believed that you’re more than your resume. And that foundational value has driven how we’ve built our entire company, platform, and product. That’s why we give you the opportunity to…

Scouted

Even before the COVID-19 crisis, companies were trending toward video or virtual interviews and one could potentially argue that even after it’s safe to return to our offices, that video interviews will continue to be increasingly utilized. So, how are you currently feeling about your video interview skills? Does the extra experience with Facetime or Instagram stories make you a pro? Or are you nervous about not being able to get a wholistic feel for the company or read social cues as in a traditional interview? Wherever you find yourself on the preparedness spectrum, we want to share our tips for having a great video interview.

How to Nail a Video Interview

Here’s the obvious: COVID-19 is changing the way a lot of businesses are functioning.  That being said, many companies are finding new ways to adapt their old processes to continue functioning, even when working remotely. …

Scouted