Posts Tagged interview strategies
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 [...]
Interview Was a Snooze-Fest. What To Do?
“In a recent interview, I nearly fell asleep. The interviewer went on and on about the company, the position, and the overall goals of the department. I think he spoke one long sentence that took 20 minutes to finish … and I don’t believe he took one breath during that time. When I left his office, I [...]
Radio Interview with Teena Rose
Posted by teenarose in featured, interviews with teena, new post on June 1, 2010
Mike Baumgartner of JobCastRadio interviews Teena Rose of Resume to Referral. They discuss how job search has changed and how to stand out from the crowd when developing your resume, cover letter, and brag book. They even find a small bit of time to talk about interviewing strategies.
Tell Me About Yourself, Interview Strategies (Back-to-Basics Series)
Posted by teenarose in back to basics, featured, guest article, interviewing questions, new post on March 15, 2010
I’ve seen professionals who not only can appear confident, but who ARE confident, very successful sales professionals for example, fall flat on their faces in interviews. It’s a very different ball game. Many of the most skilled and successful professionals are victims here. I only reference sales professionals because they are the people likely to [...]
Interview Strategies: How To Explain Why I Was Fired?
Posted by teenarose in featured, fired, interviewing questions, new post on March 1, 2010
“I was recently fired. How do I explain my firing to interviewers?” To answer your question, I have to tell you about a conversation I had with a client. She said, “Everyone’s been fired at least once in their lives.” I chuckled. I thought, what a silly statement to believe. Her statement stuck with me [...]
At the Job Interview, Your Behavior Outweighs Your Answers
Posted by teenarose in featured, guest article, interviewing on October 5, 2009
“Actions During an Interview Can Speak Louder Than Words” Nancy prepared long and hard for her job interview. She researched the company, studied the job description, developed and practiced answers for likely questions, dressed appropriately, and arrived early. She really needed the job! At the job interview, Nancy answered every question well. Unfortunately, her behavior [...]
Job Interview of James Bond
Posted by teenarose in featured, guest article, interviewing on October 5, 2009
If you’re a Bond fan, you might enjoy this. I haven’t seen the newest 007 movie, but thought I’d have a little fun with the Bond buzz. After placing my super-secret spy listening device in an interview room, I overheard this conversation… “Hi, thank you for coming in for an interview. My name is Mr. [...]







