Whether it’s in-person or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ehire.com/blog/2021/06/why-time-zones-are-the-new-geography-for-workers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">online</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ehire.com/blog/2021/07/things-you-shouldnt-say-during-a-job-interview" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">preparing for an interview</a>&nbsp;is a necessary and sometimes stressful step toward landing the right job. It can be tempting to focus on convincing the company that you’re the perfect candidate for the job in order to increase your chances of securing an offer. While you do need to showcase your value, it’s just as important to find out whether the job is perfect for you!An interview should flow in both directions, and asking the right questions is an effective way both to demonstrate interest in the role and assess whether the job is a mutual fit. Asking some of the following 3 types of questions will empower you to decide whether the position is right for you.<h2>Company Culture</h2>Find out whether the company’s social &amp; professional climate aligns with what’s important to you. You&nbsp;<a href="https://www.shawnee.edu/career-resources/career-services/resumes-cover-letters-and-interviewing/preparing-interview" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">should already know</a>&nbsp;the company’s mission and core values before you go in, and your interview is an opportunity to learn more about how those values are actually applied in policies and day-to-day decision-making.Some of these questions will likely be answered naturally during the initial stages of the interview, so choose carefully which ones will be most useful to ask – you want to show you’re paying attention, as well as motivated enough to dig below the surface.Ask questions like:<ul><li>How would you describe the company culture?</li><li>How would you describe the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/9789-leadership-types.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">leadership style</a>&nbsp;here?</li><li>What can you tell me about the team I’ll be working with?</li><li>What is the approach to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ehire.com/blog/2021/07/is-it-ok-to-decline-friday-afternoon-meetings" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">work-life balance</a>&nbsp;like?</li><li>Do the teams tend to work independently or do they work closely with each other?</li><li>Does the company hold any employee events?</li><li>How are decisions made in high-pressure situations?</li><li>How is&nbsp;<a href="https://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/articles/how-to-handle-conflict-in-the-workplace" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">conflict</a>&nbsp;handled?</li><li>Are professional development resources available?</li><li>Are there opportunities for advancement?</li></ul><h2>Passion for the Company</h2>Ask some questions to feel out the interviewer’s own enthusiasm for the company. How they react will give you an intuitive sense for their overall engagement and satisfaction as a current employee. You’ll also be able to assess whether the interviewer’s responses seem to align with what you’ve learned about the company culture.Bear in mind that responses could be influenced if others are present; you’re more likely to get a candid answer if the interview is one-on-one. Note the interviewer’s body language and tone when asked this type of question—responses that feel natural, free-flowing, and receptive are probably genuine&nbsp;<a href="https://blog.fracturedatlas.org/workplace-culture-green-flags-interview" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">green flags</a>, while signs of uneasiness can suggest the interviewer feels conflicted in speaking positively about their experience with the company. Some interviewers may simply be uncomfortable having the focus shifted to them personally; regardless, take any tension surrounding these questions as a signal it’s best to change direction and keep the interview moving.You can ask things like:<ul><li>What made you decide to work here?</li><li>How would you describe your experience working here?</li><li>What do you love about working here?</li><li>What would other employees say is the best thing about working here?</li><li>What is your favorite thing about working for the company?</li></ul><h2>Role Clarity</h2>Remember to ask about specific elements of the position itself. Digging into finer points of the role and what success looks like for the position shows your sincere interest and a focus beyond simply getting the job. Asking these questions also provides an opportunity to relay your skills and knowledge well by relating them to the measurements of performance.Answers to these questions should equip you to feel confident about next steps and expectations; vague answers or outright evasions can suggest issues with processes and planning surrounding the job.You can ask things like:<ul><li>What does the training roadmap for this position look like?</li><li>What should a successful candidate accomplish in the first 30 to 90 days in this position?</li><li>When and how is feedback given and received?</li><li>What will be the biggest challenge for the person who fills this position?</li><li>Where have successful employees previously in this position moved on to?</li><li>Why is this position available?</li></ul>Asking these 3 types of questions in your next job interview will make it easier to land the role you want, not just a role you’re qualified to fill. To smooth out the process of finding your dream job, eHire’s recruiters are here to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ehire.com/job-seeker" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">match your tech talents</a>&nbsp;to the right company for you. To discover more about how we personally pair highly-skilled candidates with the perfect opportunities,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ehire.com/contact" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">contact us</a>&nbsp;today.<h4>Share This Blog</h4>

​3 Types of Questions You Should Ask During an Interview

Recruiters can ease the process of matching you up to a great employer by facilitating the interview and follow-up process. As go-betweens, recruiters often learn things that candidates don’t about hiring decisions. While recruiters make the hiring process go more smoothly, it’s still up to you to skillfully sell your value as an employee. Keep these hiring secrets in mind to stand out favorably and increase your chances of securing the perfect job offer.<h2>Your Resume Might Need Adjustment</h2>Being able to make a great impression over the phone or in person is fantastic, but won’t get you anywhere if your resume blends in with everyone else’s – or worse, gets discarded before it’s even looked at. A&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cio.com/article/2398753/applicant-tracking-system.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">majority of recruiters and employers</a>&nbsp;use some kind of Applicant Tracking System (ATS), which uses scanning software to filter high volumes of resumes down to the most qualified candidates.The problem is, these systems rely on keywords to narrow the volume of applications down to the most relevant applicants. If you’re not using the precise phrases the system is programmed to look for, your resume&nbsp;<a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/nextavenue/2014/03/18/how-to-get-your-resume-read-by-an-employer/?sh=3b9535076865" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">could get trashed</a>&nbsp;before a living person even sees it.You can avoid this by optimizing for ATS programs yourself and tailoring your resume to incorporate the specific keywords used in the job description. You may also consider hiring a specialized resume writer, who can assist in making your resume powerful, memorable and visually pleasing. Recruiters and hiring managers look at dizzying numbers of resumes, so you should make every effort to ensure yours stands out. Ultimately, the best way to get your resume in front of an employer is by working with a recruiter so your resume isn’t lost in all the online applications.<h2>Your Social Media Presence Matters</h2>You can count on hiring managers trying to find out more about you, and what easier way than to look online? The most direct way to find out more about an individual – their personality, how they think, what their temperament might be like – is on social media. Don’t count on an employer sticking to just your LinkedIn profile. They’re also going to look at any other platforms they can find you on, especially Facebook. Make sure any publicly available posts give a clean, positive impression of you, and set the rest of them to “private.”<h2>Details Do Count</h2>The importance of first impressions has long been emphasized in just about all job-seeking advice, and it can’t be overstated. While it’s natural to be nervous about being evaluated so closely, you can boost your confidence by preparing properly. Feeling prepared will empower you to project yourself as a likable person and a capable employee. Here are a few things to remember:<ul><li>Observe&nbsp;<a href="https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/interviewingskills/what-to-do-during-an-interview/1/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">basic interview etiquette</a>&nbsp;like arriving on time and turning off your phone.</li><li><a href="https://post.edu/blog/have-an-interview-6-reasons-why-research-is-key/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Research the company</a>&nbsp;you’re interested in working for to develop a familiarity with their key terms, overall culture, mission statement and core values, and other details. You’ll already be expected to know basic things about the company, and demonstrating knowledge from doing more than skimming their website will set you apart from other candidates.</li><li>Prepare a list of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ehire.com/blog/2021/11/3-types-of-questions-you-should-ask-during-an-interview" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">questions you want to ask</a>. Asking relevant questions will show you are engaged and enthusiastic about the position, and provides an opportunity to demonstrate knowledge in your industry.</li><li>Find out some things&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ehire.com/blog/2021/07/things-you-shouldnt-say-during-a-job-interview" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">not to say or ask here</a>, like whether your current job or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ehire.com/blog/2021/10/my-boss-sucks-and-what-you-can-do-about-it" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">boss</a>&nbsp;is terrible.</li><li>Brush up on your interviewing skills by practicing with a friend, family member, or career coach so the process flows naturally for you – you’ll be less likely to hesitate or feel caught off-guard.</li></ul><h2>Weigh Your Salary Ask</h2>It’s common for employers to ask job seekers their expected salary during an interview, and even as early as the application process. It can be stressful to ask for a specific amount, since aiming a little high can get you passed over in a hiring decision while asking for too little can paint you as underqualified.As with researching the company beforehand, you can take a lot of anxiety out of this topic by doing your homework: look up industry trends for salaries in your area. You’ll find out a general range of reasonable salary expectations, and can adjust your salary request according to your own experience level and skill set. Don’t be afraid to self-advocate for a fair salary fitting your qualifications, but remember to negotiate. Staying firm on a higher amount could cost you a job offer, while some employers may actually be open to paying a higher salary upon discussion. Knowing these hiring secrets will improve your ability to land the job you want. Working with a recruiter is also an asset when going through the hiring process. For example, eHire recruiters gather our candidates’ salary requirements and preferences up front and then match them to the right businesses. We also lead negotiations for you in order to get you a salary package that’s truly fair and competitive. To find out more about how we pair highly-qualified job seekers with enterprise and high-growth tech companies,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ehire.com/contact" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">contact us</a>&nbsp;today.

​Hiring Secrets from Recruiters

<h2>Is a Career in Recruiting the Right Path for You?</h2> If you're considering a career in recruiting, this is the blog for you.&nbsp; For some people in the recruiting field, their role was something they just "fell into." Others may have been drawn to the competitive aspect, the opportunity to help others find their perfect role, or even the potential for growth and career progression. Maybe you're uncertain about what a career in recruiting entails or if your personality, skills, and interests align with the job requirements. No matter which end of the spectrum you're on, this blog will break down some of the common misconceptions about recruiting sales roles and their pros and cons. People often assume that the recruiting role and responsibilities fall under human resources, but that's not the case. Recruiting is much more of a sales function, while human resources is more operations. Look at it this way: recruiting relies on an incentive-based structure where the goal is finding job candidates for a company. As a result, recruiters constantly compete with other companies to secure top talent. They must properly market their company and its available positions to attract prospective candidates.&nbsp; Now let's explore some of the pros and cons of a recruiting career. <h2>The pros of recruiting</h2><ol><li>Recruiting offers variety.</li></ol>Each industry, position, and client is different and may require different approaches to secure candidates. Not only do the day-to-day tasks bring variety to the job, but so do your career options. Recruiters can work for various companies, in different capacities—this includes recruiting internally, externally, as a contractor, and more.<ol><li>You can build relationships.</li></ol>Recruiting roles allow you to connect with new people and companies constantly, which is particularly attractive if you’re someone who thrives on relationship-building and social interaction. Over time you’ll build up your network with new company contacts, clients, and others who can be valuable to you and your career.<ol><li>No specific experience or education is required.</li></ol>Many entry-level recruiting roles don't require any professional or recruiting experience. So whether you're new to professional work or transitioning from another career, getting your foot in the door shouldn't be an issue. However, any previous job or industry experience can offer you an upper hand. For example, suppose you have sales experience or have worked in industries such as healthcare, tech, or financial services. You can leverage your valuable knowledge and domain expertise by recruiting for companies within those fields.&nbsp;<ol><li>Recruiting provides amazing earning potential.</li></ol>Recruiter salaries vary depending on your location, industry, job title, experience, and if it's an internal or external role. The <a href="https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/internal-recruiter-salary-SRCH_KO0,18.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">average national base salary</a> for internal or "in-house" recruiters is $53,550, with commissions and bonuses adding an average of $27,319 per year. External recruiters, also known as headhunters or agency recruiters, work with multiple companies to fill openings. Their salaries may vary since they're not typically paid a flat wage and instead earn a commission per placement. Experienced external recruiters have the potential to <a href="https://careersidekick.com/how-much-do-recruiters-make/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">make upwards of $200,000</a>. Technical recruiters specializing in specific fields like IT, legal, and healthcare can earn particularly high salaries.<ol><li>It can be fulfilling and rewarding.</li></ol>Helping people find new and exciting opportunities can make you happy and fulfilled. It’s rewarding to better someone’s life with a fantastic job offer.&nbsp; <h2>The cons of recruiting</h2><ol><li>The recruiting environment can be high-intensity and high-stress.&nbsp;</li></ol>Because of the competitive nature and commission-based aspects of recruiting, it can be an extremely stressful and demanding job. If you struggle to meet firm quotas and recruiting goals, it can negatively impact your mood, mental state, and even lead to performance improvement plans or job loss.<ol><li>Compensation may vary.</li></ol>Although recruiting offers high-earning potential, the commission-based job means that your income may vary. Some days (and paychecks) can be better than others. Your bank account may take a hit if you fail to meet your monthly quotas. For some, unpredictable income can have a direct impact on stress levels and overall job satisfaction.<ol><li>It’s a sales job.</li></ol>Recruiting is essentially a sales role—and depending on your personality and interests, this may actually be a pro! However, it's a different story for those with different communication skills and working styles. If you like to keep to yourself and are more introverted, recruiting may be outside of your comfort zone. Like sales, recruiting requires daily cold calls, emails, monthly quotas, and a competitive nature, which can be difficult to adapt to. This may be the best and most straightforward aspect of the role for some people, but it may be stressful and overwhelming for others.<ol><li>The schedule can be demanding.&nbsp;</li></ol>Recruiting may require a lot of creativity to reach prospective candidates. Today, many recruiters have stepped outside the typical tactics like cold calls and emails and now rely on LinkedIn InMails, video messages, and texting. Creating personalized messaging takes time and creative energy. You also have to consider different time zones and candidates' varying availabilities. They may reach out to you after hours, requiring you to be more flexible and occasionally work outside regular business hours.&nbsp;<ol><li>Rejection can hurt.</li></ol>Job candidates may change their minds and turn down job offers. On the other hand, companies may also reject your candidates, leaving you to deliver the bad news. Either way, you have to face the possibility of rejection or reward regularly. This requires thick skin and an ability to manage your emotions, because you can't take it personally. <h2>Are you ready to make the leap?</h2>Now that we’ve covered some of the pros and cons, you should have a better idea of whether or not a career in recruiting is a good fit for you. Consider your interests, skillset, personality, and communication skills before pursuing a recruiting opportunity.&nbsp; At eHire, we work tirelessly to match top companies with top talent. Whether you're looking to bring on in-house recruiting talent or you’re pursuing career opportunities as a recruiter, we can accelerate your search. <a href="https://www.ehire.com/job-seeker" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Contact us</a> today to learn more.

Is a Career in Recruiting the Right Path for You?

No one enjoys going to a meeting early on a Monday, but some may argue that a late afternoon meeting on Friday is even worse. With most people looking to go home for the weekend and no time left to take action on anything discussed in the meeting, it's hard for many to see the point.&nbsp;Declining a Friday 4 p.m. meeting is OK and can even be downright liberating. In fact, the "Right to Decline" can be an important part of your productivity and prioritization at work. Being able to recognize which meetings will be productive and which ones won't make you more of an asset to the team.You can learn more about the right to decline&nbsp;<a href="http://timemanagementninja.com/2010/03/a-declaration-why-you-need-the-right-to-decline/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">here</a>&nbsp;and discover why a workplace that values individual rights rather than structure is more efficient. Remember, it's always better to recognize your rights and your value before you get dragged into an unnecessary meeting that's unlikely to be productive solely due to the time it's taking place.Whether you're looking to find a company that prioritizes individual rights in the workplace or you're looking to attract skilled tech talent, eHire knows how to match the right talent to the right workplace. Contact our team&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ehire.com/contact" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">here</a>&nbsp;to make the connections you need.<h4>Share This Blog</h4>

​Is It OK to Decline Friday Afternoon Meetings?

Most hard-working employees have crossed paths with a “difficult” boss. There are times when managers are not compatible with workers when it comes to work styles, approaches, or worldviews, and there are other times when management can be downright toxic. Sometimes bosses stink, and there’s no explaining it away with excuses and apologies.Bad bosses do have&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cio.com/article/2371998/how-to-fight-back-when-your-boss-is-out-to-get-you.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">power to negatively impact your work</a>&nbsp;performance and make your life miserable for eight hours a day with poor work practices and a lack of professionalism. However, you have to manage the situation to keep the peace until you find a resolution or leave the organization.&nbsp;Here are some tips and strategies you might use to deal with a boss lacking in skills, patience, empathy, or proper management training.&nbsp;<h2>Reflect on Your Performance and Attitude First&nbsp;</h2>Even if you are sure the fault lies with your boss, it never hurts to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.workitdaily.com/what-to-do-bad-boss/1-look-to-your-own-performance-first" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">do some objective self-reflection</a>&nbsp;to make sure. Maybe you feel extra pressure because your boss demands productivity or skills you feel are outside your job description, skills level, or pay grade. If you feel like their expectations do not align with your job description, ask your boss to clarify or adjust the expectations.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You can also take a moment to compare your communication and work styles to your boss’ styles. It’s possible that these things differ, which could be leading to some of the conflict. Our recruiters at eHire use the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.businessdna.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">Business DNA</a>&nbsp;assessment to determine work styles and compare in order to know how potential new hires will work within teams. Assessments like that can help you understand your differences and figure out what motivates your boss and what qualities are most important to them.<h2>Document Problematic Interactions and Other Matters&nbsp;</h2>If your manager says things you feel are out of line, write down what they said and the date and time the incident occurred. If your boss wrote a scathing performance review or sent an unprofessional email, start saving the documents to an external drive or print them out for future reference. You will need&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cio.com/article/2371998/how-to-fight-back-when-your-boss-is-out-to-get-you.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">a paper trail</a>&nbsp;to protect yourself if your boss penalizes you or terminates your employment.&nbsp;<h2>Take Care of Yourself&nbsp;</h2>Once you detect any issue at work, it’s easy to let stress overwhelm you. The next thing you know, you start tossing and turning at night, making poor dietary choices, snacking at your desk, etc. Do your best to get plenty of rest, exercise, and the right amount of nutritious food to face daily challenges with a clear outlook.&nbsp;Take a deep breath… or a couple before you respond or react. That is 100% self care (and self preservation) in the workplace.&nbsp;The last thing you want is for an unreasonable boss to contribute to your poor health.&nbsp;You could even request a few days off work to clear your head, and try finding stress relievers that help you manage the situation better, even if your boss shows no signs of willingness to change. You might find that some downtime helps you rev up, tackle your work with verve, and live your best life despite your sub-par boss.&nbsp;<h2>Ask Your Boss for Tips on How to Improve</h2>No matter how unpalatable it might sound, you might take the lead and be the better person, asking your boss to clarify their position and how they believe you should do your job. Let them know that you started your position with an impression you were to proceed as you have done. Further, let them know you want to do your job well to serve the organization and stay true to your professionalism.&nbsp;If your boss does not provide a helpful answer, encouragement, and a meaningful and mutually beneficial resolution, you will know that you did your best to reach out and try. Even with this outcome, you might gain insights into your boss, discovering they feel insecure or are poor communicators. The interaction may not help you directly, but it may help you develop strategies to manage an outburst, the cold shoulder, or a negative email.&nbsp;You can also let your boss know certain expectations and behaviors do not seem reasonable to you. Here, you can approach the conversation presuming they weren't aware of how they come across to you, giving them the benefit of the doubt.&nbsp;<h2>Contact Your Company's HR Team&nbsp;</h2>Reaching out to HR might feel like you are escalating the situation, but sometimes that’s necessary. Otherwise, you might not feel like you can fulfill your daily duties. Before you take this step,&nbsp;<a href="https://hbr.org/2018/09/what-to-do-when-you-have-a-bad-boss" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">do your research</a>&nbsp;to learn more about your HR department's track record and reputation for supporting employee complaints. Once you are confident they support employees in such matters, let them know about your boss' behavior and what you have done to remedy the situation. They may have already fielded employee complaints about your boss and have recommendations to help you.<h2>Keep in Touch with an Experienced Recruiter or Recruiting Firm</h2>Beginning or continuing a relationship with a reliable recruiter even if you’re not open to working elsewhere is a great strategy for having a resource in place when you finally do decide to consider other offers. If you’ve tried every reasonable strategy to improve your relationship with your boss, you might realize it’s time to move on. And since you already have a relationship with a good recruiter, that would be the perfect time to let them know you’re open to make a move. If you’re connected to us at eHire,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ehire.com/job-seeker" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">reach out to your eHire recruiter</a>&nbsp;to let them know you’re dissatisfied where you are and open to entertaining offers from companies that have a vision and culture that better align with yours.&nbsp;Our recruiters work with enterprise and high-growth tech companies, and they’re ready to find the right match for your talent, skills, enthusiasm, and work ethic.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ehire.com/job-seeker" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">Contact us</a>&nbsp;to learn more about how we pair talented candidates with the right opportunities.

“My Boss Stinks!” and What You Can Do About It

There are plenty of articles and information about what you should say during a job interview, but it's just as important to know what not to say. Knowing what to avoid is key to making the best impression, even if you've practiced all the correct answers.Above all, your desire for the interview is to discuss the role and qualifications in detail and get to the next stage in the interview process. That means avoiding red flags or dropping any messages that might sow seeds of doubt. Here are the top things you shouldn't say during a job interview.<h2>Just Winging It</h2>Before any interview, you should research the company along with the position for which you applied. Going into an interview appearing unprepared and uninformed will only make you look like you're not really interested in the position. Doing your research before your interview shows active enthusiasm. You can even go a step further than general research by talking to a current or past employee who left on good terms.<h2>Expressing Negativity About Your Last Job</h2>While some may think it's easiest not to mention the nature of your departure at all, it's not uncommon to get asked why you left your previous company. Complaining about any former employers during your interview rarely ends well, even if your last job or last boss was absolutely horrible. Be honest, but your tone should always range from neutral to positive when discussing past employment. Rather than saying you left because you were miserable, focus on the basic reasons you started your search, whether it’s a desire for advancement, more flexibility, a more collaborative or inclusive environment, or all three.<h2>Openness To Do Anything</h2>When an employer is looking to fill a role, they're not going to generally opt for someone who proudly claims they'll do whatever needs to be done. While it sounds useful at face value, it can be considered a red flag since employers tend to want someone who is specifically qualified for a role rather than a jack-of-all-trades who can do a bit of everything. That's why it's essential to hone in on your talents and how they specifically apply to the position you want.&nbsp;<h2>Admitting a Lack of Experience Without a “But”</h2>If you're fresh out of school and have heard it's important to be honest in job interviews, you may be inclined to admit to your lack of experience when asked about specific skills or tasks. When doing this, make sure you’re prepared to also share your experience with job tasks that require similar skills. Showing you have an understanding of a similar skill demonstrates your potential to perform the skill they’re asking you about as well as quickly learning it. Make sure to couple that with sharing how you quickly learned new skills at previous jobs in order to promote your agility and ability to pick things up fast. With some enthusiasm for the position and well-researched knowledge about what’s required to perform it, you'll come across as a better fit. Remember, you might not have worked in that position before, but you do have experience that applies to the position’s duties.&nbsp;<h2>“Check My Resume”</h2>The person interviewing you will have already looked over your resume. If they ask you a question that is already answered on your resume, don't reply with the fact that it's on your resume. They know that already. They're asking you to expand on something that's relevant to the position beyond what's written in your resume. For example, if an employer asks if you're familiar with HTML coding when your resume clearly states that you have experience with it, that's your cue to highlight that skill by giving examples of how you've applied the skill in previous work.<h2>“I Have a Great Answer for That”</h2>Hiring managers and interviewers know people practice for their interviews, but it's never good to make that obvious. When you openly say you have a good answer for a question that’s asked, it makes the answer seem manufactured, like you prepared “perfect phrasing” to come across as good as possible. That's often what people do, of course, but it's more of an unspoken thing. You don’t want to shine a light on it. Doing that will make a hiring manager wonder what the “real” answer is to that question.&nbsp;<h2>Connect With the Right Company</h2>Now that you know the things you shouldn't say during a job interview, you're that much closer to securing the job you want. For help with everything else along the way, eHire has got you covered. Our job is to match tech talent with great companies so they can both thrive.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ehire.com/contact" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">Contact us</a>&nbsp;to learn more about how we hand-select tech talent from our personal talent pool.

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Seeing what Internet of Things (IoT) applications like smart-home (or smart-building) technologies are able to do and how artificial intelligence (AI) is using the data collected by those applications to make decisions and reprogram itself is striking fear into the hearts of average workers. … even tech workers who, just a few years ago, thought their jobs were totally secure. It’s such a concern, there’s even a website dedicated to it—<a href="https://willrobotstakemyjob.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">WillRobotsTakeMyJob.com</a>. The site allows you to enter your job title, and then it returns information on the likelihood (by percentage) that you’ll be replaced by AI in the next 20 years.​<img src="https://ehire.staging.krakatoa.eu-2.volcanic.cloud/rails/active_storage/blobs/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBK21vRXc9PSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--bd4c17c1e78f600ecc15a53d6e20150ec522e3d1/software-developers-post.png">Since eHire supplies talented employees within the tech sector, we wanted to know what the future holds for hiring in the areas where AI is most utilized and how that’ll affect our industry and our candidate pool. Should people be scared, or should they just listen to Taylor Swift and “calm down?” Here’s what we found.<h2>The Pandemic Has Increased AI/Robotics Usage Making Many Humans Redundant</h2>While companies “temporarily” laid off or furloughed employees due to COVID concerns, one group of economists estimates&nbsp;<a href="https://time.com/5876604/machines-jobs-coronavirus/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">42% of those jobs</a>&nbsp;are forever gone. For example, toll workers in the San Francisco Bay area were told to stay home once the pandemic hit, and drivers either paid by windshield-mounted devices or by being billed later. Toll authorities may make these collection methods the new standard, eliminating the need for humans.Additionally, robots could replace as many as two million more workers in manufacturing by 2025, according to a recent paper by economists at MIT and Boston University. Balliol College economic fellow&nbsp;<a href="https://time.com/5876604/machines-jobs-coronavirus/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Daniel Susskind says the pandemic has fueled the incentive to automate</a>&nbsp;work. “Machines don’t fall ill, they don’t need to isolate to protect peers, they don’t need to take time off work.”Based on what economists are finding, low-wage workers will be the hardest hit since jobs involving customer interaction, predicted physical action, and office support make up many of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.military.com/veteran-jobs/career-advice/job-hunting/top-15-jobs-threatened-by-technology.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">15 jobs most threatened by automation</a>.<h2>Storage, Transportation, and Manufacturing Will Be The Most Affected Industries</h2>DMV’s everywhere have their eye on Tesla as it continues to perfect&nbsp;<a href="https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a36466146/tesla-california-dmv-full-self-driving-review/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">full-self-driving capabilities</a>&nbsp;on its cars, and so do those who make their livings in delivery service. But what really had delivery driver’s sweating recently is Domino’s Pizza’s debut of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/12/22379853/nuro-self-driving-robot-delivery-dominos-pizza-houston" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Nuro self-driving vehicles</a>&nbsp;for contactless delivery (testing in Houston) in their latest commercial. Nuro will be the test that shows us how soon delivery jobs may be obsolete.While AI is making big moves in transportation, both AI and robotics will&nbsp;<a href="https://6river.com/how-automated-robots-are-changing-the-face-of-warehousing/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">dramatically change the face of storage</a>&nbsp;and manufacturing. Automated robots are transforming the work of warehousing and also gradually replacing manufacturing jobs--jobs that mostly require predictable, repetitive physical motion. This&nbsp;<a href="https://whattobecome.com/blog/jobs-lost-to-automation-statistics/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">first wave of automation</a>&nbsp;is also eliminating&nbsp;jobs in data analysis, such as the ones performed by people working in logistics. (Yes, accountants and financial analysts beware!)<h2>The Greatest Demand for AI Will Be in Healthcare</h2>By 2050,&nbsp;<a href="https://whattobecome.com/blog/jobs-lost-to-automation-statistics/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">the number of 62-year-olds will jump</a>&nbsp;from 10% to 20%. As Baby Boomers age, dealing with declining health and needing care from assisted living and nursing facilities, the need for healthcare services will drastically increase … and the need for automation in healthcare along with it. Robots and machines who can assist with distributing medication, alert healthcare providers to health concerns and emergencies, and help seniors with simple tasks allowing them to remain independent will be necessary and valuable. Robots working in medical services are worth two billion dollars today. If you’re thinking about re-skilling and using your tech knowledge in another industry to better involve yourself in the AI revolution,&nbsp;the medical tech industry is a safe bet.<h2>There Are Certain Professions Considered “Safe” from AI</h2>Kai-Fu-Lee, author of&nbsp;AI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley and the New World Order, says it’s important to&nbsp;<a href="https://kaifulee.medium.com/10-jobs-that-are-safe-in-an-ai-world-ec4c45523f4f" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">focus on what AI&nbsp;can’t&nbsp;do</a>&nbsp;in order to predict what industries will be more unaffected.<ul><li>AI can’t create, conceptualize, or manage complex strategic planning.</li><li>AI can’t complete complex work that requires precise hand-eye coordination.</li><li>AI can’t deal with unknown and unstructured spaces, especially ones it hasn’t observed.</li><li>AI can’t feel or interact with empathy and compassion, meaning humans won’t choose to interact with an apathetic robot for traditional communication services.</li></ul>​Given these limitations, here’s a list of jobs this foremost expert on the AI revolution says are safe:PsychiatryTherapyMedical careAI-related research and engineeringFiction writingTeachingCriminal lawComputer science and engineeringScienceManagement&nbsp;&nbsp;With many jobs becoming obsolete and new jobs being created by the AI sector, re-skilling the most vulnerable workers will be the key to mitigating displacement. In previous decades, the U.S responded to rapid technology changes by investing in education. In the late 1800’s it expanded access to public schools with the loss of farm jobs, the GI Bill sent World War II veterans who needed jobs to school to get degrees. Since national investment in education has stalled, the private sector will be challenged with re-investing in the workers they’re displacing in order to give them the skills they need to perform new jobs rather than sending them to unemployment lines.According to WillRobotsTakeMyJob.com, there’s a 99.4% chance the team at eHire will be here providing high-quality talent in the tech sector for years to come. We’re not only aware of the latest hiring trends, but we know what skills and requirements businesses need for different positions. As the AI sector grows, we can supply workers with the skills needed to perform jobs for new positions or departments.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ehire.com/client-experience" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Contact us</a>&nbsp;to learn more about our hiring solutions.

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