Archive for the ‘Interviewing’ Category

Tough Interview Question – "What Do You Dislike About Your Job?"

What will be your answer if the interviewer suddenly asks you a difficult question about your current job and why you want to leave it? If you spend too long searching for an answer you’ll ultimately spend more time looking for another job! You will make a poor impression on an interviewer if you are [...]

After the Job Interview – How to Write a Good Thank You

In a highly competitive job market, hirers’ expectations for every part of the hiring process are inflated. It used to be enough to list your jobs and education on your resume. Now you should quantify achievements and specify how they benefited your employer in terms of time saved and profits. It used to be enough [...]

Using Mock Interview Questions and Answers in Your Job Interview Preparation

Using mock interview questions and answers as a preparation tool will improve your interviewing effectiveness. One of my clients used to practice with their pet, which is absolutely ridiculous. An actual person to provide feedback will make your practice more valuable. If you are not utilizing this as a part of your job interview preparation, [...]

A List of Tough Job Interview Questions For Tough Times

While some tough job interview questions take us off guard, others we can see coming a mile away. How we answer job interview questions will make the difference between getting and not getting the job. We all have questions that we’d rather not be asked during an interview. But how can one prepare completely for [...]

Need a New Job Or Career? You're Killing Your Chance in the First Five Minutes of the Interview!

Everybody knows that the first step to securing a job is a compelling and convincing resume that grabs the attention of a prospective employer. But most people don’t realize how important it is to put your best foot forward as you take that next step, the job interview-otherwise you’ll blow your chances and walk away [...]

Dressing Up For a Job Interview

Dressing up is one of the most important parts in preparing for a job interview. You cannot simply overlook this. During the interview, your attire would be the first one to speak for you. You already got the interviewer’s attention even if you have not spoken your first word. Dress to impress should now be [...]

Revealed! 100 Interview Questions You Should Never Ignore

Revealed! 100 Interview Questions You Should Never Ignore

Today, there are more than 100 interview questions that can determine your personality and technical skills. These questions are designed specifically to help hiring managers and employers find the right candidate for a job vacancy. However, in order to be successful in the job interview process it is not necessary to learn all 100 questions [...]

Interview Tips – 5 Mistakes to Avoid and Increase Your Chances of Success

Did you know that when going for a job interview, the interviewer has made their mind up in the first five seconds as to whether they like you or not? Have you ever had a situation in which you’ve met someone and had an instant dislike. Or you’ve met someone and hit it off immediately. [...]

Major Mistakes That Ruin Your Chances at a Job Interview

There’s no doubt that going on a job interview is a critical portion of a job candidate’s application process. If you were lucky enough to have a resume that got you through the door, the interview will provide you with an opportunity to further prove that you’re right for the position. However, it’s quite common [...]

Job Interview Tips – Making Best Use of Your Employment History

Looking for some job interview tips? Here’s some ideas on how to best use your employment history to win your interviewers over. Your employment history may consist of anything from a Saturday job at school to twenty or more years’ experience in practical, professional, technical or managerial work in your chosen field. Wherever you are [...]