Western Union

This question is asked less and less because five years is an eternity. In certain professions it is an easy question. “I want to be (name your title). More likely you will say you want to advance to a level to have even greater responsibility, influence and impact. Always make it sound like you will still be with them for those five years just at a higher level and possibly in a new venture with them.

If you’re unemployed, state your reason for leaving in a positive context: “I managed to survive two rounds of corporate downsizing, but the third round was a 20 percent reduction in the workforce, which included me.”

If you are employed, focus on what you want in your next job: “After two years, I made the decision to look for a company that is team-focused, where I can add my experience.”

You’ve done some soul searching, weren’t completely fulfilled or your talents weren’t being utilized enough in the current industry and realized this was the right path for you. I’ve had clients say that to employers and they were impressed they had taken the time to really find their direction and that they had such focus. Another reason could be they want to add to their skill set.

It does not take long at all to get hired training was about 6 weeks but you got paid training and weekends off.

The interviewer is listening for an answer that indicates you’ve given this some thought and are not sending out resumes just because there is an opening. For example, “I’ve selected key companies whose mission statements are in line with my values, where I know I could be excited about what the company does, and this company is very high on my list of desirable choices.”

This is a tricky one. Always attribute the negatives to a few and not the entire group. “I guess some may think I can be too passionate and a bit defensive when it comes to a project I’m working on”. And maybe that’s true from their perspective. In general I get along with my co-workers, clients and vendors. We don’t always agree but we can work together to get the job done.”

I am interested in a career at Western Union. I want to know what is the best way to get a job at Western Union. If you work at Western Union, how did you get in? How did you get the interview and offer from Western Union? Any specific thing I need to pay attention to in resume and interview preparation?

While gaps have been more common during the recession you need to show doing something of value. It could include improving your skills, certifications or connections. Building relationships as a volunteer is a usual answer, but you need to show how you were productive. Play down the vacation, reflection time, etc. If you did consulting work build up the value of what you got out of it. Don’t disclose how little you might have been paid.

As in any negotiation the person who says the number first is at a disadvantage. You can try and say you are interested in the job and you are sure salary is fair and commensurate with industry levels. If pushed you say you are looking for a “total compensation package in the range of ___to____”. In some companies they will insist on a W2 form so don’t lie about current salary.