These questions can come in many variations. It may simply be asking you to describe your supervisor, or maybe it is asking about what type of person you respond best to. It may also be asking what you didn’t like about your past boss. Regardless of how the...
This open-ended question should generate excitement in a savvy Job Seeker. The reason for this reaction is that this question provides an opportunity for you to sell yourself to the Interviewer. The question can be asked in several ways such as “How Can You Help the...
This question will obviously be asked more in a position of supervision or management. The idea of what is someone’s style has grown more important in the last 20 years as people begin to make the connection between a certain style and the productivity of a group....
It is amazing how such a simple question can be so challenging. As a Job Seeker, you have reviewed lots of advertisements for job openings. You have done your analysis of your past work history and decided what you like and what you want to avoid. You have prepared...
As we continue our series of articles focusing on the questions most Job Seekers will face during the interview process, we review the challenge of “what is your salary requirement?” This is the question that will freeze many Job Seekers right in their tracks. Why? It...
In many ways, the employment field and Hiring Managers have their own vocabulary. Many times what they say to you has additional meaning that is not readily apparent to the average job seeker. Understanding what a Hiring Manager may really means when they give you a...
Following-up is a necessary and important part of the job search process. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most uncomfortable activities for a Job Seeker. Below are 5 quick tips to help make your follow-up more successful. Use the Appropriate Method – Whether this...
Most Hiring Managers have interviewed for a number of years. Over that time, they most likely have developed the same interview “pet peeves” as many of their colleagues. This week we are going to take you inside the mind of the Hiring Manager, specifically focusing on...
Have you ever thought about all the communication signals you send without verbally saying anything? It is important for the savvy Job Seeker to communicate positively during their contact with a prospective employer. This week we look at the elusive topic of Body...
What do you think is the best way to prepare for an interview? 1. I study a company’s financial performance. 2. I research a company’s past history. 3. I prepare answers to expected questions. 4. I investigate the available position. 5. I “wing it”. The world of...
