It is probably the worst fear of anyone in the process of being interviewed. What I am referring to is putting “your foot in your mouth”, or, in other words, saying something that you shouldn’t. Offering a comment you regret is sometimes a deal breaker, or at the very...
It is a classic Job Seeker error… A Job Seeker will spend considerable time preparing for any question that an Interviewer might present. At the same time, little or no time will be spent developing questions of your own to ask. Don’t be this person! Spend time...
It does not seem like that long ago when a person would interview with one person, or perhaps two, prior to a hiring decision by a company. The process was fairly streamlined, with decisions made quickly. Those days seem like a distant past, as most companies don’t...
To some, it seems quaint and unnecessary to send a follow-up note with a Thank You. Sometimes, it even seems like providing simple oral thanks after meeting is becoming a lost art for people. One area where giving thanks is definitely not an area to be missed is...
This edition features a Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) focused on a question that is generally considered the closing of an interview. It is easy for a Job Seeker to consider this a “throwaway” question, holding little meaning for the rest of the discussion. In...
A primary reason for the interview is for the Job Seeker and the Interviewer to exchange information while getting to know each other better. From a Job Seekers perspective, an important point to communicate is the positive strengths that you possess. This will serve...
It seems every time we add to this series on Frequently Asked Interview Questions, we describe what could be the toughest one of them all. In my opinion, it is not being “wishy washy”, but rather a sign that there are a number of very difficult questions out there....
A common concern amongst job seekers is what to ask in the interview that will be impressive to the Interviewer. It is sometimes difficult to determine what is not only an appropriate question, but also one that will earn you some additional points. Like everything...
If you are like me, then you are inherently pessimistic about how an interview went. I don’t think I have ever felt that one went well, always replaying in my mind how I should have done things differently. To help ease my post-interview stress, one of the things that...
A common piece of advice that people have for candidates focuses on the need to “sell yourself”. While this is true, you have to communicate why you should be hired in a way that is persuasive to the Hiring Manager. In other words, your actions need to inspire the...
