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Interviews

How to Use Informational Interviews to Find Hidden Jobs

September 9, 2014 /

This article is a part of my series, Hope for Your Job Search. This series is about helping relieve job seekers of the stress and frustration often associated with job searching and to show them that there is HOPE for a successful and short job search. Frustrated with the lack of responses you receive from…

10 Interview Advice Articles You Can’t Afford to Miss

August 26, 2014 /

I’m all about sharing job search wisdom with job seekers—especially when it’s incredibly beneficial to them—including significantly shortening their time spent in the job search market. There’s a lot of good advice out there, but truly exceptional advice is hard to come by. Over the past couple of days I’ve been compiling a list of…

How to Have a Great Telephone Interview

August 6, 2014 /

Telephone interviews can be difficult, but often they’re the precursor to an up-close-and-personal opportunity to present yourself, so it’s important to get it right. You’re a voice on the phone, and you need to come across as professional and personable with none of the advantages of a great appearance and open, friendly body language. It’s…

Do’s and Don’ts for Following Up After the Interview

July 3, 2014 /

Dos and Don’ts for Interview Follow-Up The interview is over, and you think you have a good chance of getting the job. Don’t just sit back and wait for them to call—follow up with the hiring manager or recruiter. It’s essential. But how long should you wait after an interview to follow up? And what…

Company Research Leads to Interview Success – Knock em Dead Secrets & Strategies

May 10, 2013 /

As you sit down across from yet another interviewer, you feel strangely confident. After countless bad interviews you’ve fixed all your weak spots. Your resume is in good shape, you have an understanding of the job you’re applying for, and you can relate your skills and experiences to the requirements of the position. All the…

An Important Interview Question that You Must Answer Correctly

October 18, 2012 /

One of the toughest interview questions interviewers ask is about your past experience. Job seekers often ask me how to answer when they don’t have enough experience. Have you ever wondered what to say when you don’t have the experience for a job? It’s different for every person—and every position. But one thing about this…