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You Got the Interview! Now What?
Posted by teenarose in interviewing on December 1, 2010
There’s nothing more exciting (or frightening) than getting a telephone call from Human Resources. They want to talk to you. That great resume caught somebody’s attention. So, it’s time to get ready for the in-person interview. This is where you have the opportunity to really shine – if you know what you’re doing. Before you [...]
12 Ways to Trash a Job Interview
Posted by teenarose in interviewing on November 30, 2010
You’ll find lots of information on the Internet about how to ace a job interview. Everything from take extra ginseng to bake brownies for the interviewer. Sure, there’s plenty of information on how to conduct a successful interview, but what if you want to trash an interview. Well, there are still plenty of things you [...]
Unusual interview question, how to handle?
Posted by teenarose in interviewing on November 22, 2010
“Recently in a group interview, I was asked an unusual interview question: why the company should hire the next job candidate — not me! Why do you think companies ask such weird interview questions? How should I have handled the question differently?” Sometimes, hiring managers ask unusual questions to get some insight into your thought [...]
10 Things You Must Do Before That Successful Interview
Posted by teenarose in interviewing on November 19, 2010
You’ve worked hard to get here. You’ve sent out 31 resumes, networked, attended job fairs, enrolled in school for more education – you’ve taken all the right steps. Then, one afternoon the phone rings. “Yes, we’d like you to come in for an interview. Is next Tuesday at 10:00 alright with you?” Alright???!!! You can [...]
How to Keep Your Cool During an Interview
Posted by teenarose in guest article, interviewing, interviewing questions on November 19, 2010
Have you ever had trouble keeping your cool during an important interview? Actually, overcoming this common problem, although difficult at times, is one of the major factors which contribute to the assurance of a successful interview. Perhaps you arrive at an interview for that new job you really want after a long, sleepless night due [...]
What to expect from group interviews
Posted by teenarose in interviewing, interviewing questions on November 16, 2010
“I’m a couple of days away from facing multiple interviewers for an engineering management position. This is going to be a first for me, since I’ve partaken in one-on-one interview sessions only. What should I expect?” Group interviews can have two or more company reps in attendance, ranging from department supervisors and managers to executive [...]
3 Sneaky Ways to Avoid Flunking Your Interview
Posted by teenarose in guest article, interviewing on October 27, 2010
Do you think you’re a good judge of character? Research shows that most of us make up our minds about someone within the first 30 seconds of meeting them. Can you believe that with a handshake, short verbal exchange or even just a passing glance, someone can really tell what kind of person someone else [...]
Finish This Sentence: If Interviewing Was a Contact Sport __________
Posted by teenarose in featured, interviewing, new post on May 10, 2010
Sometimes, a person needs to have fun while job-searching, if for anything, to keep from going insane. =] Not long ago, I was talking with a client. He mentioned the cliche “if I can only get the interview, I can talk my way to the job offer.” How we progressed from that statement, onto the [...]
Interview Behavior Counts BIG TIME
Posted by teenarose in guest article, interviewing, new post on January 11, 2010
Guest article by Art Frank It’s a common mistake of the job seeker to believe that interviewers possess some kind of clairvoyance. They think that they really don’t have to go out of their way to present a certain image because an interviewer is going to just magically pick up on their sterling qualities. But [...]
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Getting interviews, no job offers. What’s wrong with my resume?
Posted by teenarose in interviewing on November 16, 2010
“I’ve been on several interviews, and I haven’t landed a job yet. Can you tell me what’s wrong with my resume?” Since you’ve gone on several interviews, your resume isn’t the problem. It’s likely your interviewing skills. Interviews are nothing more than meet and greet sessions to ask questions and discuss a possible merger between the hiring [...]
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