Zoom Backgrounds for Interviews 

Shall we meet in my bedroom? Zoom has become the most frequently used option to meet virtually, whether for family, social, or business purposes. As a company, Goodwin Recruiting had been using Zoom for candidate video interviews, client meetings, and internal video conferencing long before COVID, but the pandemic thrust its use more broadly and more deeply into our culture. And not always for the benefit of both parties.…

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Illegal Interview Questions 

Did you know that it is illegal to ask a job candidate anything that pertains to:  Age or genetic information  Birthplace, country of origin, or citizenship  Disability  Gender, sex, or sexual orientation  Marital status, family, or pregnancy  Race, color, or ethnicity  Religion or religious affiliation  Questions that fall into any of these categories are off-limits and should not be asked in an interview or any…

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Why Do I Want to Work Here?

Preparation is a crucial ingredient to success when interviewing for your next career opportunity. Often, we believe that process starts once the interview is secured, but in reality, it should begin prior to that heart-stopping moment when you click “submit application” on your favorite job board. It is essential to ponder, “Why would I want…

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Interviewing 101: Be Sure to Pass the Character Test

When preparing for an interview, many of us compile a list of questions to ask the interviewer. Additionally, we go over our resume to identify skills applicable to the position. And, we may even go as far as to lay out our outfit the night before. But sometimes all of that is just not enough,…

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