To help narrow the pool of candidates, employers will often screen job applicants during a 15-20-minute phone interview or through one-way video interviews (see article above). With either method, some common interview questions with video links are identified below. Tell... Read More

As a replacement for or as a supplement to a phone screening interview, job seekers are increasingly asked to participate in a one-way video where they video record answers to predetermined questions for the employer to later assess at their... Read More

By Selina Li, Boston University; Sebastien Cayo, Case Western University; Wanyi Lin, Northeastern University; Victoria Livingston, Boston College; Latchman Ramlocah, UMass Amherst; and Xavian Morales, UMass Boston Unlike continuing-generation college students, first-generation college students are less likely to have sources... Read More

By Valeria Duque Since starting FirstGen Ahead, I have learned a lot about job search and networking. Over these last few months specifically, I have learned how to conduct informational interviews. As of now, I have done a total of... Read More

Conducting informational interviews is an excellent way to learn about someone’s profession and career journey and assess whether a similar career might be right for you. It’s also a key way to expand your network. Identifying individuals and speaking with... Read More