Kema Christian-Taylor, Author at Job and Internship Advice, Companies to Work for and More | WayUp Blog

5 Questions to Stop Asking in Your Interview

You know how you should always ask questions at the end of your interview to show that you’re invested in the position? Well, there are some questions that won’t do you any favors when it comes to getting the job – including, but not limited to, things that will make your interviewer uncomfortable or suspicious of your intentions. Sometimes, it’s hard to distinguish the questions that are harmless from the ones that are harmful to your chances, but if you’ve asked any of the questions below, it’s time to rework your end-of-interview script.

“Wait…what does this company do again?”

Please see this cat as an example of how an employer feels when you ask this question. As soon as this question leaves your mouth, all the hard work you’ve put into making yourself a desirable candidate will fall to pieces. Why? Because you can’t convince anyone that you’re genuinely interested in the position if you have no idea about the company’s mission. You should already have a solid understanding of what the company does and how the role you’re applying for fits into its goals, so make sure to do your homework!

If you don’t have time to do a quick Google search before your interview, figure out a smarter way to ask this question, like, “What are some of the biggest challenges the company is facing?” or “How do you see my role contributing to the company’s mission?” This will come across a lot better than a clueless, “What do you guys even do?”

“So…how much does this pay?”

In the early stages of interviewing, your job is to show the company what you can bring to the table — asking a version of the question, “What’s in it for me?” puts your agenda first (and not in a good way). Salary negotiations typically come into play after an offer has been extended, so jumping the gun too early in the process can turn employers off. Save the money talk until you know you’ve gotten the job (or until you are specifically asked!).

“Are there opportunities for advancement?”

Not only have you not yet been offered the job, you haven’t proven yourself enough to ask this question. It’s great to be forward-thinking, but employers are hiring you for this role and are looking for candidates who are excited about fulfilling their current needs – not someone who views this role solely as a stepping stone.

Avoid this question and instead ask, “What does success look like in this role? What would you want me to accomplish 3 or 6 months down the line?” That way, you can convince your interviewer that you’re ambitious and willing to put your all into the role that you’re applying for – not the role you’ll get when you’re promoted!

“Can you tell me more about some of the negative reviews the company has received on Glassdoor?”

In general, it’s not a great idea to ask negative, personal questions – anything involving hearsay about bad leadership, poor turnover rate or the company’s growth (or lack thereof). During your interview, you need to put the company on a pedestal so that your interviewer knows that you truly want the position. Ask questions that portray the company as an opportunity – not as a major red flag.

“So did I get the job?”

Locking an interviewer into reviewing you right then and there is so uncomfortable. Even if your interviewer loved you, he or she needs to consult with other decision-makers before moving forward or giving you a definitive answer.

Be patient with the process, and leave the interview on a good note – you can send over a thank you note afterwards, telling your interviewer that you appreciated his or her time and that you look forward to hearing back soon.

If you’ve already asked some of these questions in your past interviews, don’t worry – each interview is a learning experience! The more you practice and see how each interviewer reacts to your questions, the more you’ll be able to distinguish between a good question and a bad one. Just make sure that you’re well-informed and positive and you ask for ways you can help to be the solution to the company’s needs. This will ensure that you don’t make any mistakes when your interviewer asks, “So, do you have any questions for me?”

Listings Curator

What’s a day in the life like as a Listings Curator?

My job is to review and approve every single job an employer posts on WayUp. It’s an incredibly important role because it benefits both sides of the business: students and employers. You have to be very quick on your feet and approve jobs as soon as possible because employers have immediate hiring needs and college students need to make money (or build experience) fast.

What’s the best part about your job?

Because this part of my role is the core of WayUp’s mission, I’m able to add value across a number of different departments – whether that involves sending over our top jobs for an email marketing campaign, communicating with sales on getting the best opportunities for students, and giving the engineering team product feedback.

It’s also rewarding to know that I’m helping to contribute to WayUp’s incredible stat: 1 in 3 students who apply for a job on WayUp get hired – which wouldn’t happen if there were no jobs being approved! :D

What’s a challenging part of this position?

It’s definitely a challenge juggling approving hundreds of listings 7 days a week along with my other job responsibilities (managing the blog, handling student support emails), but at the same time, having so much on my plate has taught me how to focus and get my work done. It obviously takes a bit of time to settle into the responsibilities of any position, but once you finally hit your stride, you feel like you can take on anything.

What skill is absolutely necessary to succeed in this role?

You absolutely cannot succeed in this role without being detail-oriented. I have to look at a listing and check for grammatical errors and discrepancies – does the person posting this job with their personal email really work for the company? Why is this employer requesting “Masters students only” for a Campus Rep position? Things like that. It’s so important because one small detail can alter the success of a listing.

Here’s How to Make Sure Job Hopping Doesn’t Ruin Your Chances

Job hopping can cause serious red flags when employers are reviewing your resume and see that you’ve held several positions in a matter of months. They’ll wonder if you left your previous positions on your own, which will make them question your loyalty to any company. If you didn’t leave on your own volition, they’ll wonder what caused your termination from each of the companies. Companies value longevity in your past experience because it speaks to your engagement as an employee and ensures your capabilities in a particular skill. In other words, you’re less of a risk if you stick it out with a particular company.

On the flip side, things are changing. Whereas our parents’ generation would stay in the same company for 30+ years, this generation is projected to have 15-20 jobs before retirement. Job hopping is very quickly becoming the norm, so if you were the one who made the decision to leave your previous roles, you’re not necessarily at a disadvantage – as long as you know how to spin it. Here are a few things you’ve learned that you can utilize to ease the doubts of any interviewer.

Actually, you do have a lot of experience.

The caveat to using this as leverage during your interview is that it only works if you were able to accomplish something impressive in a short amount of time at the company. Employers are always looking for candidates who can efficiently and positively contribute to the company – whether that’s in the form of more sales, user acquisition, product and service improvements or brand visibility. You have to be able to show potential employers that you were able to add immense value and measurable results, so make sure you’re putting numbers behind your claims, i.e. “By reframing our company’s pitch to potential clients, I was able to increase our monthly sales by 15%.”

An extra bonus is if your jobs were in different industries. You will have a well-rounded skill set, and you’ll also be able to provide valuable insight when interacting with potential customers or clients who are still working in the industries you left behind. It’s a great way of making sure you’re using the right language and tailored approach to help cultivate your business’s following.

You can adapt easily and quickly to different environments.

Six-person office to 300-employee corporation? It makes no difference to you. You fit well in anywhere, transitioning easily between company cultures where employees have their heads down, eating lunch at their desks, to an office where 3 different coworkers are filming the CTO trying out a hoverboard for the first time (#WayUplife). Change is inevitable for any growing company, and employers love to see that alterations in your surroundings won’t inhibit your ability to perform.

You’ve successfully interacted with a number of different personalities.

Not many people are able to get along with everyone – especially in an office environment where different communication styles and expectations can clash and make productivity a challenge, but because of your experience, you can accomplish projects and meet deadlines with anyone — from warming up the surly employee no one wanted to work with to corralling the creative, quirky employee into managing disorganized ideas.

No matter what your new job entails, it’s very likely that you’ll come into contact with co-workers, management, clients, customers — even potential new hires coming in for an interview — who have different ways of getting their work done and different visions for the company. You can impress your interviewer by showcasing your people management skills and putting him or her at ease when considering how well you’ll fit into the team.

Even using all of these points, employers could still be a little wary of extending an offer – but as long as you’re clearly communicating your value, it’ll make it that much harder for an employer to say no.

5 Successful People Who Didn’t Give Up When They Failed

When we look at successful people, we view them as unsusceptible to major bumps in the road; we imagine that failure is unfamiliar territory to them. The truth, however, is that many public figures are very familiar with setbacks: Their successes are actually the result of their incredible persistence in spite of their pitfalls. Take a look at the inspiring stories below.

J.K. Rowling

Can you imagine growing up without Harry Potter? A whopping 12 publishers rejected the first book in Rowling’s series, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, before it was finally accepted by Bloomsbury: The company’s editor had a daughter who fell in love with the first few pages of the manuscript, convincing the editor to accept the submission. The Harry Potter books are now the best-selling book series in history with over 450 million copies sold worldwide.

As for the brilliant Rowling, who had previously been struggling to support herself and her daughter on welfare, she has a net worth of over $1 billion as of 2014.

Walt Disney

Walt Disney was fired from his job at the Kansas City Star newspaper for “lacking imagination and having no good ideas.” With 22 Academy Awards, 7 Emmy Awards and a monopoly on all our childhoods, Disney rose above criticism as the founder and cultural icon of a multi-billion dollar entertainment empire–even after his death in 1966.

Beyonce

Fans who have watched the beginning of the ***Flawless video know that Beyonce didn’t always wake up like dis. In 1993, she performed as part of a female act, Girls Tyme, in a talent competition called Star Search and lost to metal band Skeleton Crew. The Crazy in Love singer reportedly said that facing Skeleton Crew helped her realize that “you could actually work super hard and give everything you have and lose.”

About 178 million sold records and 20 Grammy Awards later, we all know that #thequeen is winning now.

Steven Spielberg

The film genius who brought us Schindler’s List, Saving Private Ryan and other renowned, popular movies was rejected from USC film school not once, but twice.

He was once reported to have said, “The thing that I’m scared to death of is that someday I’m going to wake up and bore somebody with a film.”

As the highest-grossing director in history with $9 billion in gross profit worldwide, as a result of his films, that seems highly unlikely.

Oprah

In her Harvard Class of 2013 Commencement speech, Oprah said, “If you’re constantly pushing yourself higher and higher, the law of averages predicts that you will at some point fall. And when you do, I want you to remember this: There is no such thing as failure. Failure is just life trying to move us in another direction.”

She would know: The renowned talk show host with a net worth of $3.1 billion was fired from her first job as a TV reporter because she was too emotional and “unfit for TV.”

The next time you fail, remember that failures do not dictate your future: They’re an opportunity, so turn your mistake into a learning experience and power past it because your next success could be right around the corner.

6 Phrases to Delete From Your Cover Letter

When you apply to a job on WayUp, some businesses may ask for you to write a cover letter. Before you begin writing, stop and think about the high volume of candidates you’re up against: Your submission has to stand out if you want to get an interview. One of the best and simplest ways to do this is to delete the overused, filler cover letter phrases listed below–seeing these over and over again will immediately turn employers off to your application.

“To Whom It May Concern”

Personalization will take your cover letter from an OK submission to a grade A application – after all, there’s a human reading on the other end, and you have to make that connection to get noticed. Starting off your cover letter with “To Whom It May Concern” is impersonal and makes employers think you’re mass emailing your letter to any and all open positions.

To grab the employer’s attention, address your letter to the decision-makers in the company; Googling a hiring manager or head of the department involves minimal effort on your end, and it goes a long way. If you can’t find the person you need to address, then a “To Whom It May Concern” isn’t bad — but you should still try to start your letter with something more detailed like, “To the Company X Hiring Managers” or “To the Company Y Marketing Department.” It will show employers that you put a little extra thought into your cover letter before clicking “Send.”

“I’m a really hard worker.”

You may be the hardest worker the company has ever seen, but everyone uses this phrase when applying for a job; it’s not something that will distinguish you from any other candidate. Think of some of your more original traits coupled with a story that proves you can do exactly what you say you can do, e.g. “When working at my last company, I used my creative marketing skills to increase monthly signups by 40%.”

“I think that I would be a great fit because…”

This phrase is wrong for two reasons: the first being that it is yet another generic phrase that can be found in any cover letter. However, the real reason we’ve mentioned it is because your cover letter is the time to sell yourself, to convince the employer that you’re the best candidate they’ve ever come across. Avoid using weak language like “I think,” “I hope” or “I wish” and instead, take control of the hiring manager’s attention with strong, self-assured language. For example, “This position speaks to my customer service and retention skills” or “My three years of experience in ed tech make me well-equipped to take on product testing and user experience at your company.”

Note that you shouldn’t be arrogant: You can balance confidence and humility by showcasing your capabilities while also talking up the company and its accomplishments to show the employer what an incredible opportunity this would be for you.

Any mention of skills or qualifications unrelated to the position.

Did you read the job description? Because that’s exactly what the employer will wonder when he or she sees that you’ve listed out all your incredible skills that, unfortunately, have absolutely nothing to do with the position. Map out the parts of the position that speak to your work experience or skill set, and then reflect your tailored qualifications in your cover letter. It’s an added bonus to think of an impressive story that supports each of your points for why you’d be best for the position so that it comes across clearly and convincingly in your writing. (That doesn’t mean you actually need to tell a story for every qualification you list – remember that your cover letter should be no longer than a page!)

“I may not have a lot of experience, but…”

*Delete.* If you’re a student or a recent grad, employers already know that you don’t have a lot of experience up your sleeve: Your cover letter should make them second guess their underestimation, not confirm it.

Be confident in your abilities and make sure that comes across in your writing – you may have a lot of potential, but this is the time to talk about what you can bring to the table right now. How will the company benefit from hiring you?

Phrases that rehash your resume.

Your cover letter isn’t the time rattle off a list of the same accomplishments you mentioned on your resume – instead, the purpose is to give the employer a more well-rounded version of who you are as a candidate. It’s your extra edge, so use it to talk about an accomplishment that isn’t on your resume. As an alternative, you can elaborate or provide more information on a resume bullet point that you think needs more attention.

Use these tips to get your cover letter noticed, and you’ll be one step closer to landing your next job interview.

Interview Horror Stories

You know that perfect interview scenario where the hiring manager takes one look at you from across the table and says, “You’re hired?” Yeah…that didn’t happen here: It turns out that interviews, which typically should represent the height of professionalism for both interviewers and candidates, can be breeding grounds for cringe-worthy moments. Read on for 11 real-life interview stories that will bring on some serious second-hand embarrassment.

That time the compliments got weird.
“I was interviewed once by two guys who commented that I have pretty ears and then asked me to stand and raise my hands over my head.” – Stanford ‘77

That time where being hard-of-hearing almost caused a scene.
“A few years ago, I was in an interview where the interviewer talked about how most other applicants were inadequate, but for a full 5 minutes, I thought he was saying, “Africans” instead of “applicants.” I became so upset during the interview that I almost spoke up until he enunciated “applicants” again, and I realized he’d been saying that the whole time.” – Harvard ‘13

That time the candidate was like, “Where am I?”
“A candidate came here to interview for an Office Manager role, and when she came, she admitted halfway through the interview that she thought she was interviewing for another company with a similar name and had to ask what our company was and what we do.” – Penn ‘12

That time the interviewer was a little too candid.
“I once had a male interviewer who asked me to take a secretarial job because I was too good not to hire, but they only had enough positions for the male applicants.” – Harvard ‘74

That time business was mixed with pleasure.
“My friend matched with this guy on Bumble and they were talking, not too much, but definitely a few texts exchanged. Anyway, during a law interview he was brought in for a ‘culture fit’ interview. They both knew who the other person was, but no one acknowledged it. SO awkward.” – Penn ‘12

That time the interviewer shut it down.
“I had one terrible interview with a consulting firm — but it was on me not being prepared for the cases. Basically, I kept trying to figure the case studies out, and after everything I said, the interviewer went ‘no.’ Pretty demoralizing.” – Harvard ‘13

That time the interview questions went too far.
“I once had an interviewer say, ‘Tell me a dirty joke.’” – Penn ‘12

That time the interviewer was like, “Bye, Felicia.”
“There was this one time where I had a hilariously brief interview that reminded me a lot of that scene in Parks and Rec where Jean-Ralphio walks into the accounting office and then rolls right out because they’re like, ‘Um, hell no.’ I walked in, was trying to chat with the interviewer who was from my hometown in Texas, but without even really asking me any questions, he was like, ‘OK, this has been great, we’ll let you know. I have a lot of interviews.’ I was out in 2 minutes flat.” – Loyola Marymount ‘12

That time the candidate thought he’d made a BFF.
“One candidate treated the interview as a social chit chat rather than as an interview. We’d be like, ‘Tell us about a challenging situation in your old job and how you dealt with it,’ and the dude would go on for 45 minutes about every minute detail of his day-to-day and then never even tie it back to the question. We couldn’t even get a follow-up question in to get him back on track because he talked over us / through us. It was awkward because he was like, ‘It’s great – I’m just so comfortable talking to you guys.’ It was like, ‘Yes, too comfortable, sir.’” – Harvard ‘13

That time showering before the interview was a complete fail.
“My friend in college thought she had a phone interview, which turned out was really a video interview. She’d just gotten out of the shower, and the woman emailed her and was like, “Hey, are you on Skype?’ She had to take the interview right then and there!” – UMich ‘12

That time the candidate was too fabulous for his own good.
“I interviewed a person and asked my typical question, “When you don’t get along with someone, why do you think that is the case? The guy answered, “Because they’re jealous of me.” – Penn ‘12

That time the interviewer was like, “Can I have yo numba?”
“I had an interviewer ask me my age once and that’s a big no-no. He also went on to ask me whether or not I was single…Huge HR violation.” – UC Santa Barbara ‘10

4 Jobs for Food Lovers on WayUp

With Halloween coming up, our stomachs are already rumbling thinking of the incredible treats that we’re going to have this weekend. We’re excited to show off the jobs that are perfect for the students who love food (especially dessert!) just as much as we do. So go ahead, food lovers – check out the list below and treat yourself to these delicious jobs.

1. Front-of-House Assistant & Delivery Driver at Flour

With a motto that reads, “Make life sweeter…eat dessert first!”, Flour Bakery is near and dear to our hearts and our sweet tooths. As a Front-of-House Assistant and Delivery Driver, you will welcome and accommodate guests, handling all sandwich, dessert, and drink orders and creatively arranging pastry displays.

The second part of your role will involve delivering orders to customers – so you’re a prime candidate if you have a clean driving record and feel comfortable wielding through the streets of Cambridge and Boston. The best part about this role? There’s opportunity for advancement in the form of leadership positions.

2. Chocolate-Making Intern at Undone Chocolate

Fact: having chocolate-making skills will make you the most popular student on campus. Undone Chocolate is a craft chocolate-making company based in D.C., and they’re looking for students who can help to make premium chocolate from scratch. Candidates will also get a taste of sales, marketing, and customer service experience, setting up and running demonstrations at farmers’ markets and holiday markets.

Another bonus: the position is guaranteed to last until Valentine’s Day with the potential for a more permanent role. Oh, and did we mention that this job involves a lot of tasting? :)

3. Delivery Server at Sprig

Healthy, organic meals delivered on average within 15 minutes–that’s what Sprig, a well-funded, early stage startup, is all about. This position for the summer of 2016 will have you delivering local, seasonal, and artisanal meals to the doorsteps of Sprig customers. The role is based in San Francisco – one of our top picks for prime places to work.

For the students who love Sprig’s mission and want to share it with all their friends on campus, you’re in luck: Sprig is also hiring Brand Ambassadors.

4. Purchasing Specialist at Blue Apron (Arlington, TX)

As the top fresh ingredient and recipe delivery service in the country, Blue Apron is dedicated to giving customers the perfectly measured ingredients you need to cook exciting, delicious meals in 35 minutes. This revolutionary company is looking for a full-time Purchasing Specialist who will manage and analyze both the quantity and quality of products coming to Blue Apron. If you’re the type of person who loves discovering more efficient processes, keeps a close eye on inventory, and isn’t afraid to ask for a refund when you don’t get the quality you requested, this full-time position is for you!

Remember that we’re a fast-paced marketplace, so these jobs for food lovers will get taken down quickly. As an added bonus, GrubHub just posted 50+ jobs in various locations on our site today, so make sure to apply on WayUp. Trick or treat! (But mainly treat ;D.)

3 Ways to Get More Signups as a Campus Ambassador

Looking for Campus Ambassador roles? Textbook Valet is looking for Campus Managers ($17.50/hr).

As a college student, you are the eyes and ears on your campus: You know your school better than anyone else. Because of this, you are vital to employers’ college marketing efforts, which is why you’ll see so many Campus Ambassador roles opening up throughout the school year.

Even though employers know you’re valuable, this is your time to prove it. Top performing ambassadors are much more likely to get a full-time job or internship at the company – or receive recommendations for great opportunities at other companies. Whether your goal is to get more signups, downloads or subscriptions, here are the some of best ways to get the highest results.

Tap into your networks.

Hopefully, you have gotten involved in organizations on campus from sports teams and greek life to affinity groups and study groups–even something as simple as recruiting students in your dorm will work. Take time to map out all your different circles and think of creative strategies to target them. What are the needs of each of the different groups and how do they fit into the brand’s mission? Ask your RA to host a pizza party (and ask your company to pay for it!) so that you can talk up the brand to everyone in your dorm. Get comfortable sending out email blasts, going up to friends of friends and even organizing contests between rival organizations to see who can get the most sign ups.

Speak up in class.

Some professors will allow you to take 5 minutes before or after lecture to present the brand to your classmates, so just ask for permission! At WayUp, we make it easy for our students by sending them a quick presentation that they can show at the ready, but if the company you’re working for hasn’t given you collateral, make sure to get approval on your presentation. Make it short, sweet and energetic — your objective is to motivate your audience to take action.

The final slide in your presentation should always include your signup link to ensure that you get credit for your classmates’ registrations. (We even recommend placing it in the bottom, right-hand corner of each slide.) If you decide to go for a simple pitch instead of a PowerPoint, just make sure to write your unique link up on the dry erase board.

Leverage social media.

Many interviewers will ask Campus Ambassador candidates about their social media following: If you have a large fan base, you have a ton of influence. Change your profile picture and your cover photo to something that markets the brand (and make sure to include your link in the photo description!). You can even ask the company for the perfect graphics to showcase on social media or create them yourself through Canva. Post Facebook statuses and host events, tweet company blog posts, and create cool Instagram posts of students using the company website or app — leverage your accounts to get more eyeballs on the brand.

Important tip: For every link that you post or send, you can use a URL shortener like Bitly or goo.gl to help track how many clicks your links have gotten! Use that to compare to the number of sign ups you’re getting – if your conversion rate is high, that’s another impressive result to add to your resume.

Use these tips and you’ll be well on your way to becoming a top-performing campus ambassador. If all else fails, check in with your boss or brand manager, and ask about the most effective initiatives they’ve seen during their time managing the ambassador program. Now go out and get those sign ups!

10 Creative Job Application Questions on WayUp

Whether you’re interviewing or filling out a job application, you can easily anticipate the types of questions employers will ask: “Why do you want to work here?”, “What do you bring to the table?” – the list goes on. But sometimes, when employers post a job on WayUp, they like to shake things up and include application questions students might not expect. Here are our top picks for creative job questions that caught us off guard in the best possible way–and yes, students really had to answer these to apply!

Want to have this much fun on your job search? You can.

How to Answer: “Why Do You Want to Work Here?”

“So, why do you want to work here?”

Your interviewer is listening closely to your answer: No business wants to end up with a candidate whose sole motive is to cast a wide net, hoping to land a job anywhere. Instead, your interviewer wants this job to be your top choice. Because of this, there are a few responses that probably won’t go over well:

“Well, I just moved here, and I need to pay my rent.”

“I heard you guys give your employees free lunch every week.”

“This is my fifth choice, soo…”

Unlike other interview questions, your answer will change based on the company you’re interviewing for, so it’s important to do some pre-interview prep and listen carefully during your interview. Here are a few quick tips for the best response.

Research, research, research.
You CANNOT answer this question without doing some research beforehand. Check Google News, the company website and its social media handles: What are some cool initiatives that the company has carried out–anything that resonated with you? Has the company been recently recognized in the press? What first appealed to you about the job description and what’s the one unique thing about the company unlike anything you’ve come across in your job search?

Once you take the time to answer these questions thoughtfully, it will be clear that you’ve been keeping a close eye on the company and that you have a genuine interest in getting the job.

Repeat what your interviewer says about the company.
Coming in with a prepared response is critical, but it’s also great to weave in points your interviewer made into the conversation. For example, you can say something like, “I was initially drawn in because of X, Y, and Z, but after hearing you talk about the work culture and your journey at the company, it reminded me of the type of support I’m looking for in my next role.”

Your interviewer will be impressed that you’ve been listening carefully during your interview and will love that his or her experience impacted your positive impression of the company.

Talk about cultural fit.
Cultural fit is a huge factor in the hiring process – your GPA and your grades matter, but your personality has equal weight as well. Companies like Google and Warby Parker even conduct the “layover test” on interviewees in which current employees will ask each other, “Would you want to be stuck with this person during a 6-hour layover?”

You’re at an advantage to incorporate this into your answer if you’ve spoken to multiple people during your interview and have gotten a sense of the types of people who work at the company. You can say something like, “Everyone I’ve met so far has a strong sense of drive–from working extra hours to going beyond the scope of a project. I’m motivated by the people around me, so that kind of passion is something I’m looking for in my next role.”

Remember that the most important thing to convey through your answer is that you’re not passive in your job search. You’re carefully assessing each job you’re applying for and being selective about the ones you choose to move forward with. Show your interviewer that you’re a serious, thoughtful candidate, and he or she will treat you like one.

NICE!