Archive for the ‘Interviews’ Category

Trying For A Second Chance After The First Interview Was Crap

So what do you do if you really messed up on the first interview yet you feel you’re well-qualified for the job? Keystone Associate’s Pennell Locey tells of a woman who wrote afterward a refreshingly honest follow up: “I walked away from the interview knowing I had not done my best. Here’s three things I wish I had said about myself. I would love to have a chance to try again.” You have to be very candid, authentic – and very clear on why you deserve a second shot, said Locey, a senior consultant at the career management and outplacement company. The woman ended up landing the job.

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How To Really Impress During A Job Interview

Next to a root canal appointment, few things in life are as nerve inducing as the job interview. In this day and age, the face-to-face interview is typically the first time a prospective employee will speak to an actual person. This “actual” person literally has your career in the palm of their hand. They will determine, based on this portion of the hiring process, whether or not the process will continue or come to a screeching halt. Wow! No wonder you’re nervous. Right? Below are a few ideas that will go a long way toward taking some of the pressure off of you and making the most of your time with the interviewer.

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Most Common Interview Questions

When it comes to the interview process, research and preparation for the interview can often times determine your chances of making it to the next step. One of the best ways to get ready for a job interview is to practice your responses to any and all interview questions – even the downright weird. To help you get started, Glassdoor sifted through tens of thousands of interview reviews to find out some of the most common interview questions candidates are getting asked in recent interviews.

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Top 25 Oddball Interview Questions Of 2011

Over the past year, interview candidates just about everywhere shared some of the most difficult, or unexpected interview questions on Glassdoor, a jobs and career community. We’ve looked back on thousands of these questions, across a range of jobs, companies and industries. Here’s our take on the top 25 oddball interview questions of 2011:

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7 Questions To Ask The Hiring Manager During An Interview

On the next interview you go on, I recommend that you take some control. Don’t let the hiring manager ask all the questions; ask your own! A good hiring manager will welcome your curiosity. Here are some examples of useful questions to ask the interviewer.

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Three Rules For Following Up After A Job Interview

An October survey from global staffing agency Robert Half International found that after simply sending a job application, 81% of 1,000 hiring managers want to receive a follow-up message within two weeks. Following up after an interview is even more critical.

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How To Handle The 5 Killer Telephone Interview Questions

A telephone interview is usually short, just enough time to rule you in or out, so the focus is on questions that help evaluate you quickly. Your goal is to turn it into a face-to-face meeting, so your answers need to be concise. As a rule of thumb, keep your answers to less than two minutes, if an interviewer wants to know more s/he will ask.

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7 Ways To Royally Mess Up A Job Interview

While there are plenty of ways to ace your next interview, there are also a slew of ways to expertly mess it up. I’ve compiled a list of ways to fantastically mess up an interview. Keep these 7 tips in mind before your next interview.

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What To Bring To An Interview

You’ve sent out dozens of resumes. You’ve been through several pre-interview screenings over the phone. Now you’ve finally received a request for an in-person interview and your anxiety is through the roof. Will they like you? Will you get the job? Is it a good job? Should you wait for a better job? When all these questions are swirling through your mind, it’s easy to lose focus and head out unprepared. Instead, take a deep breath and spend some time gathering these essentials to bring with you.

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Your Interview Questions To Build Rapport – And Open The Door!

In almost every interview, your turn to ask questions creates a marvelous opportunity, or a big yawn, or somewhere in between. So while it’s important to prepare your answers for the job interview, it’s also valuable to plan out your questions.

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