Posts Tagged ‘Interview’
Turning the Interview Process Around
Let’s start with a joke: Interviewer: Well, we’re nearing the end of the interview. One more question: what do you consider your worst trait? Candidate: Oh, that’s easy. Honesty is my worst trait. Interviewer: I don’t consider honesty as a bad trait. Candidate: I honestly don’t care what you think. Seriously, though, folks, the interview…
Read MoreHow to Dress For an Interview
Everyone knows the saying, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” What you wear for an interview is important. Before you even open your mouth the first thing an employer sees is your outfit. The professional attire you choose is a statement of how you want to be perceived by that employer.…
Read More5 Tips to Prepare You For an Interview
A well-conducted interview can set you apart from other prospective employees. These are 5 easy tips to prepare you for a successful interview: Know what you are signing up for. Make sure you know what the job you are interviewing for is something that you can do. Do not waste an employers time make sure…
Read More5 Things to Remove From Your Resume
The key to getting a job is your resume, it’s as simple as that. It’s your resume that gets you past the 10 second initial fit test. It’s your resume that gives you speaking points during your in person interview, allowing you to easily identify skills you’ve developed in past jobs and explain how they align with the position’s qualifications.…
Read More5 Questions NOT To Ask During An Interview
A majority of candidates walk into an interview dressed professionally, with extra copies of their resume, and pre-rehearsed answers to questions the interviewer is likely to ask them. However, what many individuals fail to prepare for is the portion at the end of an interview when the interviewer asks, “What questions do you have for me?” This piece of the interview…
Read MoreThe Unspoken Character Test
When preparing for an interview many of us compile a list of questions to ask the interviewer, we go over our resume to identify skills applicable to the position, and we even go as far as to lay out our outfit the night before. But sometimes that’s just not enough, and no matter how aligned…
Read MoreInterview Tips for the Experienced Candidate
It makes sense that candidates who are new to the workforce tend to prepare more for interviews than experienced candidates who have seen what the process is like and have an idea of what to expect. However, just because they had a successful interview in the past, doesn’t mean that they can walk in to…
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