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Interviews

Think “Factors” – To Find Answers to (Interview) Questions

February 22, 2012 /

Employers are looking for certain qualities in an employee. By looking at a question and matching it to a factor – you can be ready with an example or a story to answer the question – no matter what the question. It’s impossible to predict what you will be asked –but it is possible to…

6 Job Interview Blunders to Avoid

August 24, 2011 /

It’s exciting when your job search finally pays off and you get the call to come in for an interview. But even with that excitement, job seekers all know that a job interview can make for a tense experience between the unknown questions and answers, a situation where you’re probably meeting someone for the first…

What Your Body Language Is Saying During the Interview

June 28, 2011 /

First impressions mean everything when job seeking.  Your resume makes the ultimate first impression since it introduces you and your skills to a prospective employer.  If your resume makes the impression you hoped for, then you’ll be called in for an interview where you’ll now need to make your first in-person impression. What many job…

Executive Job Hunting? You’ll Need More Than a Resume

June 24, 2011 /

If you’re an executive planning your next career move, it might intrigue you to learn that you’ll be judged by more than just your resume during your job search. In other words, a full resume is not necessarily the best fit for each interviewer or contact. Surprised? You’ll find that recruiters, company owners, Boards of…

The Biggest Mistake You Can Make in a Phone Interview

May 26, 2011 /

I have to admit, with more than 12 years of hands-on experience interviewing candidates for various positions, I find that the biggest mistakes aren’t made during the face-to-face interview; the ones that have really shocked me have been when I’ve interviewed a candidate over the phone.  I find this especially serious for those who are…

Is a Follow-Up Call Better Than a Follow-Up E-mail?

April 4, 2011 /

Being a part of a technology-driven society that regularly encourages electronic communication, it makes sense that a job seeker would feel justified in handling any part of a job application process in this manner.  However, after a job interview, it’s important to note that the rules change a little bit. It Depends When it comes…