OMG YEEEES - The 'What is your onboarding process like' is sooo important! I work in academia where the idea of onboarding kind of starts and stops at making sure you wont accidentally kill yourself in the lab, which means that new employees often spend a lot of time just trying to figure out where things are, how to get a compute - you know, the BASICS. Going forward I'm never skipping this question ever - it tells you so much about how structured, supportive, and just involved management is in helping you get on your feet and tips you off if they might be controlling or overbearing.
Treating an interview like any day on the job is excellent advice, and really was a turning point for improving my interview skills. I recently had a 7 hour round of round-robin interviews (IT) and they had asked me if it was rough. I just said (and honestly meant) that’s just what a great day at work would be; talking with talented people and solving challenging problems together. If you don’t enjoy talking to these people during the interview process, then I guarantee you aren’t going to enjoy working with them on the job
I randomly stumbled upon you TODAY and I have an interview tomorrow. I have had only one interview before, and I answered with “not that I can think of” when the manager asked if I had any questions 🤦♀️. So glad I checked your channel and learned this! I’ve now come up with 3 questions to ask at the end of my interview! :)
i have an interview today and came to see if you had any helpful videos, perfect timing!! thank you erin, your content has helped me navigate professional life
I had a phone interview yesterday scheduled for 12pm. I was going to spend the 10am hour finding questions for the interview, looking over the website and everything. But because of the time difference I got the call at 10am! I think it went well but I didn't have any questions planned. I freaked! And asked "so...when can I start? 🤡🤡🤡" I'm laughing about it now but definitely have your questions prepared WELL before the interview.
LOL 😂 Thank you for sharing this anecdote! I have an interview in 45 min, and I'm very anxious. It's comforting to see you chuckle at a misstep- your condidence is inspiring me!
@@katieh4101 you're gonna do great! Remember, it's just a conversation to see if you and the company are a good fit. You are interviewing them as much as they are interviewing you. Good luck!!
Hi Erin! Just want to say thank you ! I haven’t been in the market for a very long time and don’t know how to respond in interviews but I found you and your amazing advices and questions helped me launch new job… the CFO was impressed with the set of questions I chose from you . He said well play Wendy you got the job! Right after I received the feedback from the hire manager saying: the CFO said I want that girl in my team 🥳🥳🥳🙏 thank you so much again!
i never commented before but i honestly love your videos, both instagram and shorts and full lenght ones. you're actually really helping me erin, thank you
In my last job interview that lasted two and half hours, at the end they didn't ask me if I had any questions LOL my gut's telling me that's a big red flag. Gonna write these down for my next one, thanks Erin!
@@preciousnotico Executive Assistant with a focus on translating sensitive and legal documents. The role had a lot of different responsibilities role but the job interview was a sham
I have an internal interview tomorrow. And this was gold. It’s been forever since I’ve interviewed and treating it like my first meeting is a good tip 😊
I always ask "How long have you worked here?". For a group (team) this is invaluable. I didn't ask and ended up in a department where seniority was just 3-6 months. RED FLAG.
You are really theeee best!! Feeling a bit emotional while typing this comment. You have helped me gain a huge amount of confidence while giving interviews. Tomorrow I have an interview and I am surfing your videos for last-minute advice. Love from India ❤🤧
Good questions. I ask one other one that I think is essential. “Is there anything about my resume or qualifications that you need clarification on?” This gives them a chance to follow up and ask clarifying questions.
Erin, I haven't watched all your videos yet, but you have great content! In speaking of doing your research, also understand benefits from what a company is obligated to offer by size, and what they they do offer BEFORE you accept (as you always encourage). I work at a company less than 20 people including the owners. Despite ALWAYS being transparent about the benefits package, I hear new employees complain of not being covered by FMLA. It's not required because of our size. I've also heard complaints of not receiving some employer paid benefits like life insurance and short term disability, etc. All of these things absolutely discussed before hiring, also in our not so big employee benefits guide! So, know what an employer does and does not have to offer if you think it will make a difference in your choice of job acceptance.
What if the company says they will let me know on this day in a week about the next steps, but they do not reply to my follow up email after that day? Companies that ghost people who are looking for jobs are horrible and heartless.
That literally just happened to me and I've never had a company do that before, it feels pretty bad. I thought the interview went well and I was pretty excited about that position. Being "ghosted" like that though made me realize that it wouldn't have been a great place to be. It's such a low level practice.
I would like to see you discuss the culture questions and the insights you gain from those conversations. As I’ve grown professionally, I’ve found that I was a bull in china shop. But also, I’ve learned that I hadn’t been properly mentored; which did not help me grow and lead to me developing an improper idea for my role. Also, how can I prepare myself to playing the professional game? I want to be successful but I don’t want to be fake about how I approach my work but I’ve that has lead to me being taken advantage of.
Hey Erin, I just wanna let you know that your videos are content rich and really helpful in building up my sense of readiness in job hunting. Thank you!
Hi Erin! Not sure if you're answering every message. My question to you is, how should I go about landing a job while having a small child ? I recently had a job interview and it went great but later they told me they chose someone else, after hearing their explanation it was clear the main difference was that they thought it would be hard for me to commute with a baby. ( they offered day care for employees on the campus).
hey!! This is just for the future. Idk if you volunteered this information, but you shouldn’t be discriminated against in a job position just because you have kids (it’s illegal). If you have it in writing, you can absolutely report it if you want
Hi there! I'd say, asking that is absolutely appropriate. In my opinion, taking notes signals that you are prepared and are taking the interview seriously. Hope that helps 😊
I’ve been watching your videos to help me prepare for an interview tomorrow. I was feeling really nervous but your advice and just your personality have filled me with confidence. Thank you, Erin ❤
Even going for interviews in my 50's this is helpful, especially with current recruitment expectations. During my first interview yesterday I covered some of the more basic questions buut I needed ideas for the 2nd round tomorrow, thanks 👍
This was perfect! I’m definitely on the “don’t do list” geez! U don’t know until u know! Thank u for this golden information, in healthcare the hiring process is soooooo different, so transitioning into tech has been challenging for me until this video! U are a gem!
I did ask when can I expect to hear back. She replied in a few days. I waited for months still no replies. And I am still working at my current job. And interviewing at the same time. Most of the time I get ghosted
Your videos are so helpful and I really appreciate the work you do. I was recently in the weeds of job hunting after taking a year off from working and your job interview tips and advice really helped me nail my interviews with confidence and get the job I really wanted. 😊
I successfully finished my interview process and before they send me the offer they want me to sign an availability commitment, working hours are ranging from 7am to 10pm on rotation, how do I professionally say I’m only available from 8 to 4 or 8:30 to 4:30 as I have to drop off and pick up my kids from school / daycare. Thanks so much for your help
Erin, your stuff is fantastic. But much of it is geared towards a person applying for a job at a place they have never worked before. I have worked in the same state agency for 33 years. I'm about to interview for a position in my own unit, a position that I have worked and trained replacements for for three decades, whenever there was a vacancy. I already know the answers to all the questions in this video. What would you recommend I ask at the end of the interview, aside for the last two questions?
One question I started asking in my recent search is do you have any concerns about me being a good fit for the role. You can get a pretty good feel for if they’re going to want to move forward
The video is very informative! Why would you ask, "May I send you a thank you note?" If you already have their email address, which is often the case, you should just send the thank you note without asking. Asking whether you could send a thank you note feels unnecessary.
where can i get the list of 20 questions to ask at the end of the interview? I love this video, and I keep referring back to it to it when I have an interview coming up.
Hello Erin, I trust you're doing well. I find myself in a situation where I'm seeking new job opportunities while still enjoying my current role at the company. Unfortunately, due to personal reasons that I am unable to divulge, I feel compelled to leave. It is a tough decision because I genuinely love the work and the people here. However, my past experiences with job changes have been extremely unlucky, and I worry about failing probation periods becoming unemployed as I have been unemployed which is soul destroying and I do struggle with interviews in a new role. I would really appreciate any guidance or assistance you can provide. Thank you
Hi, Erin! So I have an interview in a few days and I wanted to ask you if there's a limit to how many of these questions I should ask? I have about 10 that I feel relate to the job I'm interviewing for.
Is it too much to ask 20 questions? lol I currently have like 12 questions at the very least I wanna ask… should we keep it at a minimum? Are there some questions we might wanna ask in depending on the interview number?
I wouldn't say "red flag"; maybe their style is different or they forgot. Try and gain some control over the conversation and add something like "I have a couple of questions, if you don't mind", or interject with a question or 2 when there is time and it's appropriate towards the end. It shows you are interested and maybe the other person was busy and not thinking to ask you or something, you never know but make sure you say everything to not leave with any regrets. If they didn't like that you asked a question, that's probably not a great place to work.
How do I deal with an interview where I'm meeting someone at a coffee house? I had a phone interview and now the in person is set up with someone else in a coffee house.. anything special I should do?
OMG YEEEES - The 'What is your onboarding process like' is sooo important! I work in academia where the idea of onboarding kind of starts and stops at making sure you wont accidentally kill yourself in the lab, which means that new employees often spend a lot of time just trying to figure out where things are, how to get a compute - you know, the BASICS. Going forward I'm never skipping this question ever - it tells you so much about how structured, supportive, and just involved management is in helping you get on your feet and tips you off if they might be controlling or overbearing.
Treating an interview like any day on the job is excellent advice, and really was a turning point for improving my interview skills. I recently had a 7 hour round of round-robin interviews (IT) and they had asked me if it was rough. I just said (and honestly meant) that’s just what a great day at work would be; talking with talented people and solving challenging problems together. If you don’t enjoy talking to these people during the interview process, then I guarantee you aren’t going to enjoy working with them on the job
1:43 is a key question. You don't want a bunch of people asking you to do different stuff when you start just because you're new here
My interview is in 5 minutes wish me luck
HOW DID IT GO MINE IS IN 3 HOURS
@rissyrizz it went very well I have a follow up interview in person on Thursday
Did you get the job
Yeah I'm so on edge, did you get it??
@@misadouglas8843 I did :)))
I have an interview coming up and no one in my family has gotten a 9-5 job. You legit saved my life, like, 20 times already.....So thank you.
I hope you got the job!❤❤
I hope you got the job! ❤❤
@@user-oh2bl1gh2u Thank you 💛🥹
Just landed a job using these tips plus tips from some of your other videos.
I randomly stumbled upon you TODAY and I have an interview tomorrow. I have had only one interview before, and I answered with “not that I can think of” when the manager asked if I had any questions 🤦♀️. So glad I checked your channel and learned this! I’ve now come up with 3 questions to ask at the end of my interview! :)
i have an interview today and came to see if you had any helpful videos, perfect timing!! thank you erin, your content has helped me navigate professional life
I had a phone interview yesterday scheduled for 12pm. I was going to spend the 10am hour finding questions for the interview, looking over the website and everything.
But because of the time difference I got the call at 10am! I think it went well but I didn't have any questions planned. I freaked! And asked "so...when can I start? 🤡🤡🤡" I'm laughing about it now but definitely have your questions prepared WELL before the interview.
LOL 😂 Thank you for sharing this anecdote! I have an interview in 45 min, and I'm very anxious. It's comforting to see you chuckle at a misstep- your condidence is inspiring me!
@@katieh4101 you're gonna do great! Remember, it's just a conversation to see if you and the company are a good fit. You are interviewing them as much as they are interviewing you.
Good luck!!
@@candycoatedreams Thank you so much!! I think it went okay... Phew!! Job searching is stressful, man!n
Hi Erin! Just want to say thank you ! I haven’t been in the market for a very long time and don’t know how to respond in interviews but I found you and your amazing advices and questions helped me launch new job… the CFO was impressed with the set of questions I chose from you . He said well play Wendy you got the job! Right after I received the feedback from the hire manager saying: the CFO said I want that girl in my team 🥳🥳🥳🙏 thank you so much again!
i never commented before but i honestly love your videos, both instagram and shorts and full lenght ones. you're actually really helping me erin, thank you
In my last job interview that lasted two and half hours, at the end they didn't ask me if I had any questions LOL my gut's telling me that's a big red flag. Gonna write these down for my next one, thanks Erin!
Two and half hours 😮 what role was that
@@preciousnotico Executive Assistant with a focus on translating sensitive and legal documents. The role had a lot of different responsibilities role but the job interview was a sham
I have an internal interview tomorrow. And this was gold. It’s been forever since I’ve interviewed and treating it like my first meeting is a good tip 😊
Boy, your videos are full of great, dead on tips. You know your stuff. I'm at the end of a job search, but will be following you!
I follow your shorts, great to see you expand into long form! 😊
I always ask "How long have you worked here?". For a group (team) this is invaluable. I didn't ask and ended up in a department where seniority was just 3-6 months. RED FLAG.
SO TRUE. High turnover is a red flag
You are really theeee best!! Feeling a bit emotional while typing this comment. You have helped me gain a huge amount of confidence while giving interviews. Tomorrow I have an interview and I am surfing your videos for last-minute advice. Love from India ❤🤧
Good questions. I ask one other one that I think is essential. “Is there anything about my resume or qualifications that you need clarification on?” This gives them a chance to follow up and ask clarifying questions.
Erin, I haven't watched all your videos yet, but you have great content! In speaking of doing your research, also understand benefits from what a company is obligated to offer by size, and what they they do offer BEFORE you accept (as you always encourage). I work at a company less than 20 people including the owners. Despite ALWAYS being transparent about the benefits package, I hear new employees complain of not being covered by FMLA. It's not required because of our size. I've also heard complaints of not receiving some employer paid benefits like life insurance and short term disability, etc. All of these things absolutely discussed before hiring, also in our not so big employee benefits guide! So, know what an employer does and does not have to offer if you think it will make a difference in your choice of job acceptance.
What if the company says they will let me know on this day in a week about the next steps, but they do not reply to my follow up email after that day? Companies that ghost people who are looking for jobs are horrible and heartless.
That literally just happened to me and I've never had a company do that before, it feels pretty bad. I thought the interview went well and I was pretty excited about that position. Being "ghosted" like that though made me realize that it wouldn't have been a great place to be. It's such a low level practice.
I would like to see you discuss the culture questions and the insights you gain from those conversations. As I’ve grown professionally, I’ve found that I was a bull in china shop. But also, I’ve learned that I hadn’t been properly mentored; which did not help me grow and lead to me developing an improper idea for my role.
Also, how can I prepare myself to playing the professional game? I want to be successful but I don’t want to be fake about how I approach my work but I’ve that has lead to me being taken advantage of.
Hey Erin, I just wanna let you know that your videos are content rich and really helpful in building up my sense of readiness in job hunting. Thank you!
Hi Erin! Not sure if you're answering every message. My question to you is, how should I go about landing a job while having a small child ? I recently had a job interview and it went great but later they told me they chose someone else, after hearing their explanation it was clear the main difference was that they thought it would be hard for me to commute with a baby. ( they offered day care for employees on the campus).
hey!! This is just for the future. Idk if you volunteered this information, but you shouldn’t be discriminated against in a job position just because you have kids (it’s illegal). If you have it in writing, you can absolutely report it if you want
Is it appropriate to ask if you can take your own notes during the interview process?
Hi there! I'd say, asking that is absolutely appropriate. In my opinion, taking notes signals that you are prepared and are taking the interview seriously. Hope that helps 😊
I have an interview tomorrow and have been wondering the exact same thing. Thank u😅!
You are my favorite content creator ATM! I'm totally focusing on changing my career path.
I’ve been watching your videos to help me prepare for an interview tomorrow. I was feeling really nervous but your advice and just your personality have filled me with confidence. Thank you, Erin ❤
My interview is at 5 today Pray for me please 🙏
how’d it go? I have a couple coming up 😭
2:50 is cute, the visuals really helped me understand what I need to do
Thanks Erin. You helped me out of the Doordash world :)
Even going for interviews in my 50's this is helpful, especially with current recruitment expectations. During my first interview yesterday I covered some of the more basic questions buut I needed ideas for the 2nd round tomorrow, thanks 👍
This was perfect! I’m definitely on the “don’t do list” geez! U don’t know until u know! Thank u for this golden information, in healthcare the hiring process is soooooo different, so transitioning into tech has been challenging for me until this video! U are a gem!
This was so so so useful! Thank you! Will use them in my upcoming interview ☺
I did ask when can I expect to hear back. She replied in a few days. I waited for months still no replies. And I am still working at my current job. And interviewing at the same time. Most of the time I get ghosted
Any advice for an internal candidate interviewing for a higher position within the department they are working in?
Your videos are so helpful and I really appreciate the work you do. I was recently in the weeds of job hunting after taking a year off from working and your job interview tips and advice really helped me nail my interviews with confidence and get the job I really wanted. 😊
I recently graduated and i really don't know about how interview questions are worked. But u guide me alot.. Thank for advices ❤
Thank you so much for this, I just used some of these questions in my interview today and the interviewer was impressed!
Very useful tips! Thank you.
Thank you so much for creating those content for us, they are really insightful
I have an interview in the next 3 days, and I landed on this video. Thank you so so much for crisp information. 🌟☺
How do you thank those that have been your references for a job?
I successfully finished my interview process and before they send me the offer they want me to sign an availability commitment, working hours are ranging from 7am to 10pm on rotation, how do I professionally say I’m only available from 8 to 4 or 8:30 to 4:30 as I have to drop off and pick up my kids from school / daycare. Thanks so much for your help
Thank you for the content you're creating! It's very valuable and im definitely applying everything, adjusting to my Country's reality ✨
Thank you Erin, you ease the life of so much of us. take care : )
Erin, your stuff is fantastic. But much of it is geared towards a person applying for a job at a place they have never worked before. I have worked in the same state agency for 33 years. I'm about to interview for a position in my own unit, a position that I have worked and trained replacements for for three decades, whenever there was a vacancy. I already know the answers to all the questions in this video. What would you recommend I ask at the end of the interview, aside for the last two questions?
One question I started asking in my recent search is do you have any concerns about me being a good fit for the role. You can get a pretty good feel for if they’re going to want to move forward
The video is very informative! Why would you ask, "May I send you a thank you note?" If you already have their email address, which is often the case, you should just send the thank you note without asking. Asking whether you could send a thank you note feels unnecessary.
This video was so helpful, thank you!
where can i get the list of 20 questions to ask at the end of the interview? I love this video, and I keep referring back to it to it when I have an interview coming up.
Great video, I learned questions I would never heard.
Thank you Erin, you are a "Job" saver!
I'm about to interview!
LOL the thank you note would NOT work in the UK. Super Weird and WAAAY to nice 🤣
Yeah. Also not in Spain… never heard of it
Finally something insightful ❤❤
Hello Erin,
I trust you're doing well. I find myself in a situation where I'm seeking new job opportunities while still enjoying my current role at the company. Unfortunately, due to personal reasons that I am unable to divulge, I feel compelled to leave. It is a tough decision because I genuinely love the work and the people here. However, my past experiences with job changes have been extremely unlucky, and I worry about failing probation periods becoming unemployed as I have been unemployed which is soul destroying and I do struggle with interviews in a new role.
I would really appreciate any guidance or assistance you can provide.
Thank you
I rarely have to ask about the next steps in the process, most companies just tell themselves
Erin love your advice😂
Thank you Erin❤
Hi, Erin! So I have an interview in a few days and I wanted to ask you if there's a limit to how many of these questions I should ask? I have about 10 that I feel relate to the job I'm interviewing for.
I have an interview tomorrow, thanks!
I forgot my questions. So on the fly I said "I will definitely have them move forward together."
I've gotten every job I've ever acquired with minimum questions 😅
Is it too much to ask 20 questions? lol I currently have like 12 questions at the very least I wanna ask… should we keep it at a minimum? Are there some questions we might wanna ask in depending on the interview number?
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Is it a red flag if they don't ask you if you have any questions?
I wouldn't say "red flag"; maybe their style is different or they forgot. Try and gain some control over the conversation and add something like "I have a couple of questions, if you don't mind", or interject with a question or 2 when there is time and it's appropriate towards the end. It shows you are interested and maybe the other person was busy and not thinking to ask you or something, you never know but make sure you say everything to not leave with any regrets. If they didn't like that you asked a question, that's probably not a great place to work.
Erin, do you have any recommendations for AI courses?
How do I deal with an interview where I'm meeting someone at a coffee house?
I had a phone interview and now the in person is set up with someone else in a coffee house.. anything special I should do?
You can be an asshole as long as you’re intellectually gifted. Doesn’t matter.
THIS IS SO HELPFUL?? THANK YOU!
Did you force people to get vaccinated to keep their jobs?
Hahahahaha the intro thing crack it!
I love you
what if you were an intern there before? what should you ask? because most of those is already expected you to know
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She so sweet that you can't get out of video once you click it