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- Phone Interview Tips - Number 20: Ask Questions - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2013 from Peggy McKeeIn every interview, whether it’s a phone interview or a face-to-face interview, it is absolutely, critically important to ask questions. Why? (1) It makes you seem more engaged and interested in the job. No hiring manager wants to hire someone who isn’t going to be excited about working ...
Views: 1495 - How to Answer Interview Questions – Q78 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeWhat were your responsibilities in your last job? Your answer to this question about your job responsibilities depends entirely on the role you played in your last job. What were your major responsibilities? You want to list those out. A reasonable person might think, “Why would they ask ...
Views: 1494 - 5 Steps To A Great Job Interview - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from James MalervyAre you ready for your next job interview? Do you know the secrets of pulling off a great interview and getting hired for the job of your dreams? Use these five simple steps to prepare yourself and you will leave the best possible impression you can with the hiring manager. 1.Get there Early ...
Views: 1492 - A Great Cover Letter Will Get You Noticed - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2012 from Harry JamesThe aim of a successful CV / resume covering letter is to get the reader to either consider you for a position within their organisation or to introduce your CV/Resume. In both cases it is important that your letter is attention grabbing, well-written and demonstrates why the reader should ...
Views: 1492 - How to Answer Interview Questions - Q19 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeHow do you handle stress and pressure on the job? Hmmm….how DO you handle on-the-job pressure? I cry, yell, or complain. I hide in the bathroom. I love stress! It’s so motivating! I don’t get stressed. Obviously, they want your answer to be (c) or (d)…either one works. Either ...
Views: 1491 - How to Answer Interview Questions – Q15 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeHow do I know you still have the ‘fire in the belly’ to do this job? If you’re of a ‘certain age’ in the job search, you already know that age is a big issue. It’s a very real obstacle to getting a job. Older workers have a reputation of not being up on the latest technology, not being ...
Views: 1491 - Take Your Best to the Next Level - by Submitted on May 22, 2010 from Jennifer Ransaw SmithI'm going to let you in on a little secret: your best is no longer good enough. I know...I know...it sucks, but it's the truth and what this means is "you don't get brownie points for doing something you're supposed to be doing," to paraphrase a Chris Rock routine! If someone hires you, they ...
Views: 1487(1 vote) - Phone Interview Tips - Number 12: How to Hit Your Phone Interview Goals - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Peggy McKeeWhat are your phone interview goals? The bottom-line goal of any phone interview is getting the invitation to come in for a face-to-face. That’s the whole point of a phone interview. Your goal in this interview is not the job. It’s the next interview. The phone interview is a screening ...
Views: 1485(1 vote) - Three Steps to Select the Right Assessment Platform - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2017 from Jack HillIntroduction Globalization created a world full of opportunities and reduced perceived distances between people due to enormous improvements in the telecommunications industry. Today, companies as well as individuals can communicate with each other without the barriers of time or distance. ...
Views: 1485 - Phone Interviews Tip 8 – Research the Interviewer - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Peggy McKeeWhy research the interviewer before your phone interview? Look at it this way: The job interview is a sales process in which you are both the product and the sales rep. One of the first rules of sales is “Know Your Customer.” You can’t sell effectively unless you know a little something ...
Views: 1484(1 vote) - Resume Writing: Your Opening - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Don GoodmanEvery week I see hundreds of resumes sent to me for a free evaluation. Most of them start with an Objective indicating what that individual is seeking. Then they list the various roles and responsibilities they have held in the past. Where this style of resume was successful 5 years ago, it ...
Views: 1484 - Powering Up For That All Important Interview ! - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2017 from Shohrat ShankarLike it or not, there have to be efforts put in for ensuring that your interview goes off well and a lot of it is to do with preparing your mind and body rather than going through tons and tons of syllabus based text material, etc. One of the most commonly made mistakes is the last minute ...
Views: 1482 - Phone Interview Tips - Number 33: Typical Phone Interview Questions - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Peggy McKeeHere’s a secret: There’s really only so many interview questions you can ask. Some hiring managers like to break out of the rut and ask crazy things to catch you off guard, like “What kind of tree would you be?”, but most of the time they tend to ask the same kinds of questions. There’s just ...
Views: 1482(1 vote) - Phone Interview Tips – Number 25: How to Get the Face-to-Face Interview - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Peggy McKeeWhat’s the point of a phone interview? A phone interview is an inexpensive, time-saving way to determine whether or not you are worth the time, effort, and expense of a face-to-face interview. That’s it. For the employer, it’s a screening process: Do you merit further consideration? For ...
Views: 1482 - A basic primer for starting a career in the facilities maintenance field - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Daniel StaudenmaierOk so you’re new to the facilities maintenance field, or hope to be, and you have stumbled across this article and hope that it can help you land that position in the maintenance field. It can if you are brutality honest about your abilities and willingness to learn. You will need to address ...
Views: 1481(1 vote) - How to Answer Interview Questions - Q23 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeHow long will it take for you to make a significant contribution? I love, love, love this question. This is a ‘roll out the red carpet, here’s your golden ticket’ opening to introducing your 30-60-90-day plan. If you’ve never heard of a 30 60 90 day plan, it’s very simple: it’s a ...
Views: 1481 - How to Answer Interview Questions - Q47 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeWhat are some of your greatest and/or proudest accomplishments? This is a great job interview question, but a lot of people don’t do it or themselves justice when they answer it. One of the worst mistakes people make is that they will say that their greatest or proudest accomplishment is ...
Views: 1481 - 8 Tips for Conquering a Teacher or Administrator Panel Job Interview - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2010 from Candace DaviesInterviews can be nerve-wracking enough with just one person asking questions, but what about with a whole committee or panel? Do not let numbers scare you. You and the interviewers are there for the same purpose – they want to know if you will be the correct fit for their school district, and ...
Views: 1480(1 vote) - How to Answer Interview Questions – Q68 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeWhat kind of money would you be interested in making? Hiring managers always want to know how much you’re going to cost them, so they will ask the salary question a hundred different ways: “How much did you make at your last job?” “What are your salary expectations?” Or this one, “How much ...
Views: 1479 - The Number One Secret of Getting that Job Offer - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieImpressive CV The irony of life is that we need an impressive CV but its impressiveness is not what bags the job. It is a good intro but then … A Leg in the Door No more than a leg in the door, resumes get you in front of the hiring people, but it will be a compelling story that will get ...
Views: 1475(1 vote) - Phone Interview Tips - Number 22: Don’t Talk Too Much - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2013 from Peggy McKeeWhat happens if you talk too much in a phone interview? Or related to that, you offer up Too Much Information? Both show poor communication skills that could keep you from getting the invitation to the face-to-face. It’s important that you know how much to talk and what to say to have a ...
Views: 1474 - The Perfect Interview – (from “Out of the Actor’s Playbook”) - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2010 from Lori Kirstein, Speaker/"Emotional Linguist", Author, ActorHow do they do it? Those people who look so self-confident, so “put together” … are they really what they seem? They might even be having a bad day, but still they look fabulous, and they interview perfectly. So how do they do it? Here are a few tips – a few leaves from the Actor’s Playbook: ...
Views: 1474(3 votes) - Phone Interview Tips - Number 13: The Best Phone for Your Phone Interview - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Peggy McKeeAre you going to have your phone interview conversation on a landline or on a cell phone? I personally think you should always, always use a landline. The sound quality of the conversation is better, there’s no risk of dropping the call, and there’s never any questions like, “Can you hear me ...
Views: 1473 - What Items Do I Need to Bring to My Teacher Interview? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Candace DaviesCongratulations! You’ve landed that coveted teacher interview. Now it is extremely important that you impress in your interview and large part of that is coming prepared. Items to bring: • Copies of your current resume: If you need to distribute them to the panel, you should have enough ...
Views: 1473 - 4 Ways to Avoid Looking Like a Job Hopper on Your Resume - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Don GoodmanWhen an employer scans your resume for 20 seconds, what will they see? If you have had a series of jobs lasting 1-2 years, then you may look like a job hopper and these are big red flags on your resume. Securing a candidate takes time and money for employers, so a candidate that has a record ...
Views: 1472(1 vote) - Phone Interview Tips - Number 11: Practice Your Phone Interview - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Peggy McKeeHow do athletes win championships? Practice. How do violin students become virtuosos? Practice. How do you get better at interviews? Practice. Interviewing is not a talent. It is a skill. Most people don’t get a chance to spend much time honing that skill, because most of us don’t ...
Views: 1471(1 vote) - How to Answer Interview Questions – Q80 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeWhat will you do if you don’t get this position? This question is mostly likely to be asked when you’re interviewing for an internal promotion. You’re probably going up against other candidates in the company, and maybe even some external candidates, too. They’re worried about how you’ll ...
Views: 1469 - How to Answer Interview Questions - Q22 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeHow have you responded to a colleague who is putting you down at work? This is a pretty specific question, but it’s basically just another version of “How do you react in difficult situations?” This type of question is often asked in one version or another in behavioral interview situations. ...
Views: 1467 - Fastest Way to Find a Job - Tip 11 - YouTube - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2012 from Peggy McKeeYouTube Posting a video on YouTube to try to find a job might sound like a desperate, last ditch effort, but think again. If you’re on LinkedIn, Facebook, Google Plus, or other social media networks, why wouldn’t you be on YouTube? There are lots of things you can do on YouTube that you ...
Views: 1465 - How To Shake The Interview Nervousness - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Marc DeBoerIt happens to everyone and you are definitely not alone; interview nervousness. The way I always looked at it was if you're not nervous for an interview, then you really don't care about the job. If you are nervous about the interview, that shows that you really care and it's something important ...
Views: 1465 - Fastest Way to Find a Job - Tip 20 Freelancing/Consulting/Temping - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2012 from Peggy McKeeFreelancing / Consulting / Temping Freelancing, temping, and consulting are all great ways to fill your time in between jobs. Sometimes it’s just a financial necessity, and that’s OK. But these activities also offer some great benefits for you while you’re in the job search. Sometimes they ...
Views: 1461 - How to Answer Interview Questions – Q79 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeWhat will you contribute to this job? This job interview question is very similar to “Why should we hire you?” Or, “Why do we want you over the other candidates?” The job interview is a sales process in which you are the product and the hiring manager and company is the buyer. Your salary ...
Views: 1460 - The Essential Job Interview Checklist - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from James MalervyYou just got the call for a job interview! This is great news, Congratulations! See how all the hard work you put into writing a professional resume, networking at various events and online job searching has paid off at last. To be sure you are the brightest star above all the other job ...
Views: 1460(2 votes) - 10 Ways for Managers to Prepare for Interviewing a Job Candidate - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2010 from Alvah ParkerMany attorneys and other business owners start interviewing people for a job without clearly understanding what kind of person would best fit into the organization. Hiring is often done out of desperation. The attorney or business owner has a large amount of work to complete and knows he/she ...
Views: 1459(4 votes) - What Your Job Interview and the Hollywood Oscar Nominee Hopefuls Have in Common - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Carole MartinYes, it's Awards time in Hollywood. Several award shows honor the top-performers in film and TV. There are several actors and shows "nominated," and one award is given per category on each show. Why compare awards with a job interview? The comparison with the job interview process is that ...
Views: 1459 - Interviewing's Dark Side - 8.3 Insider Job Interview Strategies You Must Have to Succeed - by Submitted on May 17, 2010 from Stephen Frey1. Research the Company 2. Know your resume 3. Know your online reputation 4. Prepare an interview emergency kit 5. Study job description - identify skills most relevant to job 6. Build rapport 7. Make eye contact 8. Body language 8.1 Showcase your skills with concrete examples 8.2. Be ...
Views: 1458(1 vote) - How Personal Branding Can Help You Ace Your Job Interviews - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Brenda BenceYou took the time to create a great cover letter and resume, and they did their job – you got the interview. Now, you’re ready to walk into the door of the company’s building, and it’s the moment of truth. You really want this job, but what can you do to give yourself the edge over others vying ...
Views: 1457(3 votes) - Fastest Way to Find a Job - Tip 15 - Alumni Organizations - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2012 from Peggy McKeeAlumni Organizations Alumni organizations are great networking resources for you, which means they are also great resources to help you find a job. I graduated from the University of Oklahoma, so I have attended many OU alumni functions in Dallas. (Most alumni organizations have groups in ...
Views: 1456 - How to Answer Interview Questions - Q59 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeWhat do you know about this company? This is a very typical job interview question. Hiring managers want to know if you’ve done your homework. Have you done any company research? You would be surprised at how many job candidates can’t answer this question. Other candidates get a basic ...
Views: 1454 - How to Answer Interview Questions – Q69 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeWhat makes you unique? What are hiring managers really asking in the job interview when they ask about what makes you unique? Well, they don’t want to know about what makes you special on a personal level. They want to know what makes you unique in relation to the job you’re interviewing ...
Views: 1454 - How to Answer Interview Questions – Q70 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeWhat motivates you? What’s the one big elephant in the room that MUST be ignored with the motivation question? All together now: “Money.” As much as the money question is a big part of why you work, employers want to think that you’re also doing this because you love it. And you should ...
Views: 1453 - What 5 soft skills do you need for better interview results? - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from Lisa ChapmanCultural fit is very high on the list of hiring criteria and “likability” is one of the reasons many candidates don’t get the job. How would you rate your emotional intelligence aka soft skills? Since soft skills play a role in most hiring decisions, how can you demonstrate them during an ...
Views: 1453 - How to Answer Interview Questions - Q18 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeHow do you evaluate success? I think the answer to this question has to be related directly to your work. Don’t wax philosophical about what success really is, or what a successful life is all about. If you go into a philosophical explanation, you’ll knock yourself out of a job. They ...
Views: 1452 - Being Prepared is the Best Way to Deal with Hard Interview Questions - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from James MalervyIt appears that now than ever before college students are filling out online job applications following graduation with anticipation of getting a job interview. Before students graduate college they need to have an extraordinary resume. Most colleges offer some type of resume writing seminar and ...
Views: 1451(3 votes) - British Bespoke Shirt Maker Attempts to Boost Success at Job Interviews - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2009 from Brian NicolettiGreen and Jack's a London bespoke shirt maker makes a bold claim that their bespoke shirts can get job hunters success at job interviews failing which Green and Jack's will refund half of the money to them on all full price purchases during the month of February 2009. Green and Jack's an ...
Views: 1450(1 vote) - How to Follow Up after a Poor Interview - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Don GoodmanNo one ever said finding a job is easy. It can be a lengthy process and include several rounds of interviews before you land an offer that is right for you. The good thing is that if you are receiving positive responses and getting interview opportunities, your resume is doing its job – reeling ...
Views: 1445(1 vote) - Answers to Glassdoor's Top 25 Oddball Interview Questions - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2013 from Marc DeBoerHave any of you read Glassdoor's Top 25 Oddball Interview Questions? If not, I have copied in the questions below. Glassdoor compiled the top 25 weirdest interview questions for 2013. I want to talk to you about the questions and strange interview questions in general. “If you were to get ...
Views: 1444 - How to Follow Up on Your Submitted Resume - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Don GoodmanYou sent out the resume – you’re a perfect fit – and yet no one calls. Sound familiar? In fact, a majority of candidates today do not receive a response on a submitted resume. So the big question is, “When is it appropriate to follow up with an employer on my submission and how do I do it?” ...
Views: 1444 - Unemployed? Good for you! - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2013 from Marc DeBoerDo you remember when you were being let go, fired or reduced? It probably felt like the worst day of your life or maybe even unfair and unjust. The reason I say this is because I recently watched a movie, Up In The Air, and it had a great a quote in it. George Clooney plays the main character ...
Views: 1444 - Behavioural interview questions – Q and A breakdown - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Justin MountfordThe big problem with behavioural interview questions is not knowing what question you’re going to be asked. While you can prepare for the standard old interview questions, you’re really going to have a hard time preparing for diverse and different questions. Or are you? While it’s ...
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