A job interview can be quite nerve-wracking because it could either make or break your relationship with potential employers. However, the interview will go a lot smoother if you take the time to prepare for it. There are several things that you will need to do to ensure that you have a successful interview. Below…
In the current job market, only those who meet the high standards of corporate hiring managers will make the cut. There are just too many applicants looking for positions. You need to make sure that you really dazzle in order to get a position. In order to make the best impression possible, follow these six…
The interview process can be one of the most frustrating and nerve-wracking things a person can go through. Not only is it extremely pressured, but not getting that call back can be a huge blow to self esteem, and can have a negative effect on all subsequent job interviews. Getting the interview is the hard…
Many people are on the hunt for a job, but finding one can be difficult. While having a great resume is important, perhaps the single most important thing you will do during your search for a job is go to an interview. Interviewing is a learned skill, and while it may seem intimidating, there are…
One of the most exciting experiences of an individual’s life is oftentimes interviewing for a job. Because jobs offer individuals the opportunity to make the type of personal and professional advancements that can entail financial stability and personal fulfillment, people who are scheduled for interviews should take time to prepare for them so that they…
With millions of people in the job market these days, many Americans are finding that it can be hard to get a phone call from a prospective employer and even harder to get an opportunity for an interview. Today’s tight job market demands that job-seekers make the most of every step in the process by…
I’ve been on interview panels quite a bit lately and a funny thing occurred to me on the last couple: I was paying more attention to some of the candidate’s nonverbal cues than I was to what they were saying. This was a result of a couple of what can only be called annoying habits…
I’d like to begin this post by giving the dictionary definition of the word “cocky”. I’ll then tell you why this is relevant. Cock-y adjective adjective: cocky; comparative adjective: cockier; superlative adjective: cockiest Conceited or arrogant, esp. in an overconfident or boastful way. Synonyms: egotistical, presumptuous, boastful, overconfident, bold, insolent Okay, here’s where I’m going…
So, you’re expecting a big interview, and you want to know how to leave the interviewer in awe. Interviews are tricky; mainly because all interviewers are different and the stakes could be incredibly high. Either way, there are many things you can do to make a good impression and increase your chances of landing the…
I was on an interview panel recently and one of the applicants used a variation of an interview technique I recommend, but in a slightly different way – to great effect. It was so good that I wanted to share it with you. I always recommend that you prepare relevant questions to ask at every…
In my last post I explained how the ‘soft skills’ become the most important factors in the second job interview. I reviewed two of the four that consider most important: initiative and work ethic. This time I’ll talk about the other two: customer service attitude and personality. Sometimes people are surprised when I say that,…
Are you becoming stressed out while looking for a new job? There are five things job seekers must do to multiply their chances for work. Use these tips while vying for a new position to get the gig. Update your resume Job candidates should never venture into the job market without updating their resumes. Adults…
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