I’ve been in management since 2012 and I must say, I’ve met quite a few interesting people. Most of these people are the ones that I’ve had to interview for a position at my employer at that time. One thing I realized over the years is that people no longer have guidance when it comes […]
In today’s job market knowing how to sell yourself in every situation can be the difference between landing a job or not. While doing a job interview in person is multi-faceted, doing a job interview by phone, relying solely on the quality of your voice can be a disaster if you don’t know how to […]
In today’s highly competitive job market, you need to face the fact that you must sell yourself-like it or not. Unless you’ve had experience selling, you won’t like it. People who’ve never sold for a living seldom do. However, you’ll be pleased to know that you don’t have to equate selling with begging when you […]
The question, “Where do you see yourself in five years?” is considered to not only be one of the most hated and laziest questions asked during an interview, but also the most common. Because you are certain to be asked this question at least once during your job search process, it is a good idea […]
A question you should not ask at interviews is “how much vacation do I get?” To ask about fringe benefits too soon during the interview process is like asking someone on a first date, “How much money do you have?” You’ll find out the answers to both questions when the time is right? When is the right […]
Phone interviews are often the very first step of the interview and hiring process. You’re not likely to get a call to come in and interview without some kind of conversation on the phone first. How Important Phone Interviews Really Are Your resume got you the phone call. Now this one 10-minute conversation is the […]
The job interview can be awkward, stressful and a huge stumbling block for anyone who hasn’t prepared both mentally and strategically for the various stages and encounters. Fortunately, there are resources available for getting past the interview and landing an offer. Interview coaching is one of the best resources available because it equips you with […]
It’s funny that this still has to be pointed out to people, but it does. When you are interviewing for a job, you need to dress in a certain manner. Torn jeans, a dirty t-shirt, and uncombed hair will simply not cut it in the corporate world. Neither do gauges, visible tattoos, or piercings. I’m […]
1. Don’t Overthink It Rejection is embarrassing and like any embarrassing moment in life we can tend to let it haunt us. We’ve all re-lived an interview by analyzing every single move that may have been the nail in the coffin: “Was it something I said? Something I did? Was it that awkward small talk […]
When you are finished with your interview, it is not uncommon for the interviewer to ask you one final question, “Do you have any questions for me?” This is one of the most dreaded questions an applicant may be asked at the end of the interview. There is a war that goes on inside most […]