Interview Tips

Even the most stellar resume won’t land you your dream position if you can’t impress during the interview. After all, hiring managers are looking at your personality and characteristics in addition to the things they can learn about you on paper. The goal is to determine whether or not you’ll be a good match with the rest… Read more »

Whether you’re already working as a computer numerical control machinist (CNC) or are looking to join this exciting field, the first step of the process is mastering the interview. Fortunately, HCR Personnel Solutions has the knowledge and experience to advise CNC candidates throughout this process.   Keep reading for tips on landing a great job as a CNC… Read more »

Job interviews are nerve-racking at the best of times. Some people struggle to relax and give calm and collected answers. Others have trouble remaining focused and tend to trail off topic. It’s easy to let your nerves get the best of you. But did you know there are also a few key mistakes you could… Read more »

What’s the difference between a person who always lands great jobs and a person who continually strikes out? Interview skills. You can have the most amazing resume in the world, but it won’t get you very far if your interview skills are lacking. When you impress your interviewer with your confidence and enthusiasm, you make… Read more »

  There’s an old saying that you should dress for the job that you want, not the job that you have. But how do those rules apply in a job interview? If you’re interviewing for a job in a business environment, it’s a no-brainer that you would show up for the interview wearing classic business… Read more »

So, you had a great interview. You showed up on time, you came prepared, and you think you really made an excellent impression on your interviewer. Now your work is over. All you have to do is sit back, relax, and wait to hear those four magic words: You got the job. Right? Wrong. It’s… Read more »

Studies show that we begin making assumptions about other people within the first thirty seconds of meeting them. Since thirty seconds is a pretty short period of time, that means most of these assumptions are based completely on body language. You could be an articulate, warm, funny, genuine, and intelligent person. But if your body… Read more »

Did you know that the first five minutes of an interview are often the most important? As soon as you walk into the room, your prospective employer is already making tons of snap judgments about you that will inevitably influence their hiring decision. How are you dressed? What’s your energy like? Did you arrive on… Read more »

Interviews can be stressful and nerve-racking experiences. Even the most confident employees tend to get nervous right before a big interview. But there’s no denying that interviews are also a necessity when you want to secure a new position. The interview is your first encounter with your prospective employer. It’s an opportunity for them to… Read more »

Employees have many different reasons for leaving a job. Maybe your family relocated to a new city. Maybe you just weren’t a good fit for that particular work environment. Or perhaps you were let go due to staffing cut backs. Whatever the reason that you left your last job, it’s important to have an answer… Read more »