Interview Preparation
Hiring Manager Reveal Their Worst Interviews, Ever
Have you ever had a bad interview? Maybe you were too nervous, you couldn’t think of the right answers, or you didn’t prepare as much as you should have. Well, take comfort in knowing that regardless of how bad your interview was, it couldn’t possibly be as bad as these experiences below. In a recent…
Read More10 Tips to Ace Your Phone Interview
Have a phone interview coming up? Try these 10 tips! Take it Seriously While phone interviews can seem like less pressure, you should still take them just as seriously as in-person interviews. The method may be different, but the intended outcome is the same — to land that perfect new job. Be Prepared In the…
Read MoreThriving on Phone Interviews
Phone interviews are frequently used by companies to save time by pre-qualifying your interest and expertise. The following are some recommendations to ensure your next phone interview is successful for you.
Read MoreTen Tips for a Great Interview
Nail the interview with these ten great tips. There are 10 easy ways to help make your job interview go smoothly. Review these steps, practice and relax. After all, what is the worst thing that can happen? For many people the worst thing that can happen is “rejection” – not getting an offer. Try to…
Read MoreThis Week in Career Advice: How Often Should You Follow Up on an Interview??
When a job interviewer invites you to keep in touch, how often should you follow-up?
Read MoreShould You Let Potential Employers Contact Your Current Employer?
Asking to contact your current employer is a pretty common request, one you’re likely to hear if you’re interviewing frequently. But should you comply if doing so would alert your current employer that you’re looking for a new job? And if not, how can you politely decline without looking like you have something to hide?…
Read MoreThey Did What? Terrible Interview Behavior to Avoid
A recent CareerBuilder survey on common interview mistakes revealed some truly terrible workplace behavior, including answer texts messages during interviews, dressing inappropriately, and being caught in a lie. Unfortunately, the bad interview behavior doesn’t end there. The 2017 CareerBuilder survey also asked hiring managers to recount specific instances of terrible interview behavior and the…
Read MoreThis Week in Career Advice: Tips From a Recruiter
What’s going on in the mind of a recruiter when they’re evaluating you for a potential role? Well, according to executive recruiter James Citrin, they’re looking for the following three things: personality, professionalism, and familiarity. In the video below, Citrin reveals how he looks for personality when judging a resume – something that can help…
Read More3 Tips to Stay Calm Before A Job Interview
Does the idea of interviewing for a new position fill you with anxiety? Whether it’s being put on the spot, meeting new people, or the high stakes nature of blowing a big opportunity, job interviews can make a nervous wreck out of most people. To make matters worse, stress causes your body to release hormones…
Read MoreInterview Feedback – Very Important!
Getting feedback after the interview is invaluable to not only finding out where you stand but also what went right and what went wrong. Asking for Feedback Imagine leaving the interview with a report on how you did and where there were some concerns. Not in this lifetime! You’re not asking for a lot. You…
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