Archive for 'Interviewing'
Friend Or Foe – The Importance of First Impressions in Interviews
Posted on 13. Mar, 2010 by Bill.
Not to get too bogged down in technical mumbo-jumbo – it’s commonly understood that the brain has two hemispheres, the left dealing with logic, and the right with creativity. This is what we know as the cortex, or new brain. But there’s also a third dimension, the hypo-thalamus or pre-historic brain (in fact, the brain [...]
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Not Sure How to Answer “Who, What and Why” in Your Job Interview? Simple Ways to Master the Answers
Posted on 12. Mar, 2010 by Bill.
Experienced interviewees know how to prepare, but still find the experience a bit daunting. The in-experienced interviewee may be terrified at the thought of the process. Being prepared is the best medicine to alleviate the anxiety and boost your confidence. Start with the most basic of questions that the interviewer most likely will ask – [...]
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Preparing For Interview Questions
Posted on 08. Mar, 2010 by Bill.
When you are sitting in an interview, particularly if you are dealing with a Behavior Based Interview, you will find that you are in a place where you are going to need to make sure that you are able to answer questions on your strengths and your weaknesses. For instance, you will likely be asked [...]
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How to Ace a Behavioral Interview
Posted on 07. Mar, 2010 by Bill.
The first time you go into an interview, it can be really difficult to concentrate and devise really great answers to the questions that are posed. This is becoming even more common since the behavioral interview was developed, in which the interviewer asks questions about specific instances in which the prospective employee used certain traits [...]
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Want to Dramatically Improve Your Chances of Job Search Success?
Posted on 06. Mar, 2010 by Bill.
As you’re composing your resume, writing your cover letter, and later when you’re prepping for the interview – put yourself in the hiring manager’s shoes and look at your candidacy through that person’s eyes.
It will make a powerful difference.
Sure, you want the job. Or you need the job.
Maybe you think this would be an exceptional [...]
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Interview Preparation – How to Create Your Unique Brand
Posted on 03. Mar, 2010 by Bill.
Almost every article – or career coach – will tell you that in order to do well in an interview – and to ultimately get the job offer, you must “Be Prepared.” But what if you don’t know how to prepare?
- “What does prepared look like?”
– “How do I know what they are going [...]
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The Cover Letter – Open Interview Doors
Posted on 01. Mar, 2010 by Bill.
While many will profess that the resume is one of the most important documents you will prepare during your life time, which is absolutely correct, the Cover Letter is actually what will prompt a potential employer to read your attached resume, and determine if an interview would be appropriate.
For example, if you are at a [...]
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Acing the Job Interview Takes More Than Just Being Qualified
Posted on 27. Feb, 2010 by Bill.
A few years ago, my local Chamber of Commerce commissioned a Workforce Needs Study of area companies. In one of the questions, respondents were asked what factors were important to them in hiring. I found the responses fascinating. Employers ranked “attitude and demeanor” and “communication skills” higher than “previous work experience.” And they ranked “appearance/dress/grooming” [...]
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Job Search 101 – Top Ten Ways LinkedIn Can Help You Get Hired
Posted on 24. Feb, 2010 by Bill.
LinkedIn is the revolutionary networking website that has been trying hard to unite and empower all professionals since 2003. I can promise you, if you expend some effort on LinkedIn, you will get a fine return on those efforts for years to come. Creating a complete LI profile there may seem daunting at first. But [...]
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Information Interviews – Resume Editing & Following Up
Posted on 20. Feb, 2010 by Bill.
1. In preparing your follow up to information interviews, you will need the notes taken at the time of the information meeting, and a copy of your resume‘. Consulting the notes from the interview, you will edit your resume to correspond with the job requirements.Now you have learned two things: First, that an information interview [...]
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Group Interviews – What to Expect
Posted on 16. Feb, 2010 by Bill.
A group interview means that you will be assessed at the same time as all other candidates for the same position. If you are interviewed as a group, this is generally the first stage, and a one-on-one interview may take place afterwards or at a later date, if you are successful.
The main aim of a [...]
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Sharpen Your Phone Interview Skills – 5 Tips to Prepare You For a Telephone Interview
Posted on 14. Feb, 2010 by Bill.
Smile while you talk. Did you know that people can hear you smile? People who listened to someone speak, but were not able to see them, were able to correctly identify when the speaker was smiling. Smiling into the phone receiver is a great way to show that you have a pleasant personality and will [...]
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Behavioral Interview Questions – 5 Tips to Ensure You Get Hired
Posted on 12. Feb, 2010 by Bill.
Behavioral based interviews have become increasingly popular in the past decade. So what are behavioral based questions and how should you answer them to ensure you get the job?
A behavioral interview centres around asking the candidate questions concerning their specific experience. They require detailed responses in which the candidate provides insight into what they have [...]
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