Archive for Category: "Interviewing"
How to Deal With 3 Sticky Interview Questions
The good news is that you’ve been called in for an interview! But wait just a minute, the bad news is that you’ve been called in for an interview! The long-awaited interview can be your ticket to a new and better job, but it can also be an anxiety producer that keeps you up nights
Getting Interviews But No Offers?
You’ve got the interview. You’re ready, willing, and able and pretty excited about the company. They’re a good company with a respected brand. They have an interesting product line – right up your alley. From all indications, they sound like a good employer. The job they posted sounds almost like they pulled the description right
10 Interview Mistakes to Avoid
An interview is an integral part of recruitment process. There is no escape from that. If you have to land in a job, your CV and a satisfactory interview are the most important factors. Having said that, in this post I will be covering the 10 interview mistakes that everyone needs to avoid! An interview is a process whereby
Top 5 Toughest Interview Questions Executive Job Seekers Should Be Prepared to Answer
You’ve worked with an Executive Marketing Expert to create a successful strategy to find a new executive-level job or C-level position. You’ve re-done your resume, and repackaged your skill set to sell yourself to the search committees, HR directors, and recruiters. You’ve been found. You’ve made it through the initial review process and have landed
Six Ways to Successfully Handle an Interview
Many interviews are doomed before they take place because people have little idea of what to say or how to handle themselves once they walk through that door. They have given scant forethought to exactly why they’d be an asset to the company, or for that matter, who the company really is and what it
Job Interview Preparation Tips to Help Get You Past Round One
The job interview is the most crucial part of any job application. This is where the employer meets the new hire for the first time, and the old adage “first impressions last a life time” could never be more applicable. You can do many things to be sure that the first impression is a good
5 Mistakes About Retained Recruiters
“As a candidate, I can get hired without talking to the retained recruiter.” Wrong. The first problem with that idea is you will likely not know about the job without talking to the recruiter. Retained recruiters are sometimes the only one with details about the position. It is not unusual for a retained search
Mastering The Job Search Process
In the last decade, job seeking has changed and competition for every role is more competitive than ever. The prosperous decade of the 1990s, when jobs were plentiful and money (not to mention credit) was seemingly free flowing, failed to give way to an equally prosperous 2000s. Individuals seeking employment in this market are finding
Avoid These Job Hunting Mistakes
Job Hunting is a difficult, stressful experience for anyone. Unsurprisingly, many people approach job hunting incorrectly and end up with an unsatisfactory job, or no job at all. Here are some key mistakes to avoid when looking for a job. Waiting for something good to happen. While it is not unheard of for a job
You, Inc.: Creating Integrated Career Positioning Messages
Navigating the unpredictable economic winds and stormy job search seas, today’s executive and professional career explorer must don the appropriate foul weather gear, plot out a meticulous course, shore up his resources and set sail for what may be a longer-than-expected journey. While charting a course and preparing with all of the necessary equipment are
