Job Interviews
The Legend of the First Impression
By: Jeff Lipschultz
We’ve all heard “you only get one chance to make a first impression.” Albeit true, if you start off on the wrong foot with an interviewer or recruiter, is there no recovery? Are you doomed to fail? The answer lies in how a job seeker responds to the challenge. And, there is always the last impression.
Recruiters and career coaches have communicated the standards for making a good first impression for years.
Read More10 Ways to Build Your Online Identity
By: Meg Guiseppi
Creating and controlling your personal brand for potential employers is imperative these days. Social networks and the web have made it easier than ever for recruiters to do a quick search on job candidates, to either disqualify you or invite you to interview for an opening.
As you incorporate the following suggestions into your self-marketing routine, be sure you align all your activities and communications with your personal brand and carry a consistent message throughout your efforts, both online and real-life.
Here are the top 10 best-practices to put you on the road to “digital distinction”...
Read MoreWhat's Your Greatest Weakness?
By: Laura DeCarlo
“What’s your greatest weakness?” is the question that no one ever quite knows how to prepare to answer. This single question has the power to determine in one swift blow whether you are a potential asset or a liability to a prospective employer.
Luckily, there is a solution – prepare in advance for this dreaded question and you will tame the monster!
Read MoreLots of Interviews, But NO Offers?
By: Harry Urschel
In a job market where virtually every opening receives dozens - or hundreds - of applicants, it can be difficult to be the ONE who makes it to the finish line and receives an offer. In fact, it can be very difficult to even be selected for an interview.
If you have been getting a number of interviews at a variety of companies, and still have not received an offer, it would probably be a good idea to figure out what’s been going wrong.
- It may simply be that in each case there have been better technically qualified applicants that you’ve been competing against.
- You may have been pursuing the wrong kinds of jobs, that aren’t necessarily a good fit for your background.
- You might have been interviewing at companies that weren’t a good culture fit for your personality.
Or… - You may not be projecting the professionalism they would expect!
Telephone Interviews: Putting Your Best Voice Forward
By: Laura DeCarlo
The telephone interview is do or die – you do not get to see your interviewer and impress him or her with your savvy dress, winning smile, or slick portfolio. Instead, you typically have just one asset – your voice!
In addition, sometimes you are given the opportunity to prepare for a telephone interview, but more often than not, they come out of the blue when you answer your phone! Preparation is key. Since you don’t know when to expect the telephone interview, it's critical that you do not wait to begin preparing for the interview until you have the interview. You have to accomplish your goal – selling yourself, your skills, your experience, and your value – with nothing but what comes out of your mouth. What can you do?
Read MoreHow To Leverage LinkedIn for Your Next Job Interview
By: Laura DeCarlo
Social networking sites can be a great resource to help you expand your network contacts, find jobs and even help you to find out the background of your interviewer.
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