It doesn’t matter where you are interviewing, there is a good chance that what you wear will directly affect whether or not you get hired. In today’s climate, it is difficult enough just getting an interview so why would you put your chances in jeopardy by not dressing appropriately. Unfortunately, there isn’t one uniform dress…
At the end of every job interview is the same question, “Do you have any questions for me?” We all know the answer should be, “yes,” but many job seekers don’t know what those questions should be. Here are a few ideas to get the conversation flowing. “What made others successful/unsuccessful in this position?” These…
Sometimes part of nailing a job interview is all about what you don’t do in that interview. It may sound like a no brainer, but there are many people who simply leave their manners at the door and whether they intend to or not, they come off rude and obnoxious. First things first, when you…
Sometimes part of nailing a job interview is all about what you don’t do in that interview. It may sound like a no brainer, but there are many people who simply leave their manners at the door and whether they intend to or not, they come off rude and obnoxious. First things first, when you…
We have all been there before. You are sitting in an interview for your ideal job and things are going well. Just when you begin to feel comfortable, the hiring personnel ask you one of the hardest interview questions known to man. You begin to fumble your words, sweat and all signs of being collected…
Job interviews can be a very stressful event for most people. One of the best ways to feel more relaxed in an interview is to feel prepared. There are a variety of different interview questions that you could be asked from “If you were a fruit, what fruit would you be?” to “If I talked…
The good news: you landed an interview for that job you’re interested in. The potentially bad news: your prospective boss wants to conduct the interview over lunch. “Meal interviews” can come about for several reasons. Perhaps the interviewer has an insanely busy schedule and must multi-task by talking with you over lunch. Or the reason…
Getting the call for a job interview is a wonderful and unnerving feeling all at the same time. Yes you should certainly be happy that you have an opportunity for employment, but it will also be natural for you to feel a bit uneasy about what the interview will entail. What will they ask? What…
There you are dressed your best and being interviewed for the job of your dreams and the dreaded question gets asked, ‘Describe yourself for me.’ This question is almost always asked by perspective employers and almost always answered with a resounding uuuuuh… Knowing how to describe yourself in an interview can mean the difference of…
Human resources professionals, recruiters and others who interview job applicants seem to have a fondness for that much-dreaded question about how you would describe your own weaknesses. As much as those hiring love to ask the question, almost every job seeker hates to answer it. Describe your weaknesses is a double-edged sword of a question….
There are so many people who will go to an interview and be caught off guard. This is the easiest thing to avoid and if you are well prepared for your job interview then you will give yourself the best possible chance at nailing the interview and hopefully landing the job as a result. The…
Interviewing can be a nerve wracking experience! All of your preparation can pay off, but only if you perform once in front of your interviewer. Not everyone does well in this type of situation, but here are a few tips that can help you to be your best. Be Cool! Try to remain calm when…
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