In 2012, we are entering a whole different era of interviewing. The focus is shifting away from skills and experience, and more towards hiring for attitude. There are several reasons why many interviewers are adjusting their focus. The most basic being that, for most...
These are the type of interview questions that often completely frustrate a Job Seeker. When reflecting on the interview, the Interviewee will shake their head and ask themselves why didn’t they just ask what they really wanted to know? Why the indirect approach to...
A common complaint from Job Seekers is the poor communication they experience from a prospective employer. There is often a general feeling that Hiring Managers or Recruiters do not respond quickly enough or provide enough updates to the Job Seeker. It can be a very...
Being interviewed can be a tough and stressful time…I know that…almost no one loves to do it! To a Job Seeker in an interview, it probably comes as a massive relief when the Hiring Manager asks what appears to be a very basic question. A question where the answer can...
This week, we continue our on-going series where we attempt to solve the riddle of the interview questions you are most likely to hear. In this edition, we examine what to do when you are asked to describe your biggest weakness. When I am in the role of an...
Very often, especially for management type positions, an Interviewer will ask the candidate to outline his or her plans for the first thirty, sixty, and ninety days in the role. I know when I was first asked this question (many years ago), my initial thought was...
Many studies have shown that one of the primary reasons an employee decides to stay or leave a company is his//her relationship with the boss. A great relationship can help a person overlook issues, such as a longer commute or even a little less compensation. On the...
Unless you are a passive Job Seeker being aggressively pursued by your prospective employer, effective follow-up will be an important part of your search. For most open positions, there will be a number of candidates who are qualified for the job. Often, the person...
It may seem odd or curious to you (as a job seeker) when faced with a Recruiter who contains only a minimum level of knowledge regarding the position being sought. It may seem obvious that the Recruiter should be knowledgeable about the requirements or details of the...
For whatever reason, Job Seekers seem to be very tempted to want to bring items, besides themselves, to an interview. Now, there are some items that can be brought with you (or even expected of you), such as a notepad or extra copies of your Resume. There are,...
