In today’s world, Interviewers arrive at each interview expecting you to be fully prepared for each question that they expect to ask. While, for the Interviewer, it is nice to see that a candidate is ready for the interview this does not, however, allow them to see...
During the course of your interactions with a prospective employer, you will interact with several different individuals. Each person, to a varying degree, will have some influence regarding whether you are going to receive an offer rather than a regret. It is an ever...
The title of this week’s column may seem like a really curious one. What do you mean…Joe? An interview without questions…that is impossible! Well, sometimes a Job Seeker gets into this near impossible situation where a Hiring Manager just does not ask direct questions...
Many Job Seekers have the mistaken belief that participating in an interview is a one-way conversation. You are asked questions and you answer them. For the most part, however, the days of the dominant Interviewer is long gone and Hiring Managers expect you to ask...
(Frequently Asked Questions in an Interview) There are some interview questions that deal directly with assessing the candidate’s skills and experiences with the open position; while on the other hand, there are other questions that are just part of an employer’s...
There are many questions that are considered standards, in that I mean they are asked year-after-year and really are almost a given during an interview. In contrast, there are questions that are asked because of something that is occurring at the moment that causes...
Ongoing change has become commonplace in today’s work environment. The days where you could often do the same thing and in the same way for many years, are gone. The world today is one of constant evolution and sometimes even revolution. Not everyone, however, reacts...
This edition features a Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) focused on an inquiry that is an absolute staple of any sales interview…”How Do You Handle Rejection?” This “almost” guarantee is true whether the position is outside sales or telemarketing. The question may also...
The time between the interview and when you hear from a prospective employer can be an excruciating experience for a Job Seeker. In this edition, I will attempt to help alleviate some of that anxiety, by sharing some of the secrets of the recruiting world. These Human...
This Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) is often the opening question in an interview. Don’t, however, allow its simplicity to fool you. All questions are asked for a reason and play a role in your overall evaluation. This week, let’s review the ultimate “ice breaker”...
