In this post I continue with my series on how to answer difficult interview questions. This time I’ll cover the next two toughest ones on my list. The first one is the always-dreaded “Tell Me Why You’re the Best Person for This Job” question. Actually, although this is admittedly a tough question, it’s also a…
In this post I want to continue with how to answer common and difficult interview questions. Specifically, I want to address what many people consider to be the most difficult and tricky interview question: the dreaded “Tell Me What You Consider to be Your Greatest Weakness” question. I have to tell you that to me…
If you are looking for a job, you probably know that one of the first things a company will ask for is your resume. If you do not feel your resume is as professional looking as it could be, or if you are not sure how to write one at all, consider hiring a resume…
Continuing again with my list of interview preparation steps, the next several posts will be about what interview questions to expect and how to prepare for them. Let’s start out with discussing the most frequently asked questions. Actually, there are dozens and dozens of common questions you may be asked in an interview. It’s certainly…
How effective is your cover letter? When applying for jobs, be sure to include a well-structured cover letter with your resume to accent your best qualities and encourage readers to look at your resume. 1. Follow standard business letter format. Use single spacing, twelve-point font, a readable script (such as Times New Roman), and one-inch…
A job search should be taken as seriously as a job itself. As in tackling any new project, looking for work is more likely to be successful by following a thoughtful, organized process. The following steps can potentially lead you to a job in your career field. 1. Update your resume. Some people think that…
Continuing with my list of interview preparation steps, the next two are ones I like to call “Know Yourself” and “Tell a Story”. KNOW YOURSELF By this, I mean making certain that you have thoroughly committed to memory everything in your resume, particularly the specific examples of your accomplishments. I can’t tell you how many…
In addition to doing basic research of the company at which you’ll be interviewing, there are a variety of other things you need to accomplish in order to be the most well prepared candidate. One of these is to create a “Marketing Message” about yourself. Your marketing message is essentially a 30 – 60 second…
This post concludes my advice about how to research a company for which you’ll be interviewing. Company Employees If you’re lucky enough to know someone who works at the company, or even someone who knows someone who works at that company, you can find a goldmine of information that will help you prepare for your…
In my last post I talked about how to research a company using its web site, but there are many other sources of information you should explore before your interview. Google Search for news releases about the company, as well as a general search for “Information About Company XXX”. Google may list some online discussion…
Researching the company for which you’ll be interviewing is the most important part of your interview preparation. The best place to start in today’s world, naturally, is the company’s own web site. Why? Because that’s where you’ll find all the positive information and facts that the company wants you to know. And believe me, Hiring…
In my previous post I made the statement that when it comes to job interviews, preparation is the number one thing that distinguishes great candidates from merely good ones. And the most important area in which to begin your preparation is researching the company for which you are interviewing. After having hired hundreds of candidates…