There is always a time at the beginning of an interview where each party exchanges greetings, opening questions, or even just small talk. An interview is a sale. As a candidate, you are a sales person. Keeping this principle in mind, my colleague brought to my attention a great question to start an interview. This is something I am surprised I have not put a lot of thought into … [Read more...] about Questions to Start an Interview
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Job Interview Preparation: Oceans Eleven Style
I was watching Oceans 11 yesterday and there is a part of the movie that hit me as great job interview preparation advice. There is a part of the movie where the character Rusty(Brad Pitt) was giving some last-minute advice to Linus(Matt Damon) before going into a meeting where he had to play a different character. Another great article: Job Interview Preparation T … [Read more...] about Job Interview Preparation: Oceans Eleven Style
Job Interview Preparation Techniques
Most people aren't expert interviewers. You aren't supposed to be good at interviewing. If you have had enough interviews where you feel like you have become a pro, most likely you are falling short on preparing appropriately for the process. Below are five critical steps you should always follow when preparing for the interview. 1) Prepare a list of common interview questions … [Read more...] about Job Interview Preparation Techniques
Avoid the Horrors of Job Interview Rejection
We’ve all heard the same general rules that apply for interviewing, yet time and time again, jobs are lost on some very basic interview mistakes. Here are 3 basic interview guidelines that should NEVER be ignored. 1) You are what you wear. Too many people make common mistakes when it comes to their appearance. When it comes to interviewing, there is one simple thing to keep in … [Read more...] about Avoid the Horrors of Job Interview Rejection
Secrets of the Phone Interview
In the age of Skype, videoconferencing, and social media technology, it is surprising that phone interviews still exist. However, the reality is that most job interviews begin with a phone interview typically with a company human resources representative. Below are a few tips to avoid some common pitfalls: 1) Set-up a proper interview space ahead of time. Find a quiet location … [Read more...] about Secrets of the Phone Interview