Even if you’re terrified on the inside, there are a couple ways you can appear more confident on the outside during an interview. Wait for the interviewer to sit down before you sit. Lean forward in your chair and be sure to use good eye contact. Don’t forget to smile, and try to speak clearly … Continue reading »
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Apr
19
A couple salary negotiation tips…
The later in the hiring process you talk about money, the more time you have to demonstrate your value to an interviewer before salary negotiations begin. This is why you don’t typically want to discuss money in a phone interview, unless the interviewer pressures you to do so. Also, it’s important to keep a couple … Continue reading »
Apr
12
Tell me a little about yourself…
Have you ever been to an interview where the interviewer asks you to tell him a little about yourself? This broad-sweeping dig for information terrifies many job seekers. Oftentimes job candidates are caught off-guard and draw a blank, causing them to lose confidence and composure which can be detrimental. The truth is this should be … Continue reading »
Aug
30
I’m Overqualified for a Job. Help!
Dealing with being overqualified for available positions is an issue many experienced professionals are facing in today’s tough hiring environment. Here are some tips on how to overcome this particular hurdle during your job search. Resume: Focus your resume on the qualifications specific to the position you’re applying for. In this case, emphasizing skills over … Continue reading »
Mar
18
How to Deal With Strange Interview Questions (Fortune)
Employers’ wacky interview questions By Anne Fisher, contributorAugust 9, 2010: 1:08 PM ET FORTUNE — Dear Annie: I’ve been lucky enough to get several job interviews in the past couple of months, and I’ve noticed something strange about all of them, which is that the hiring managers have posed what I would call trick questions. … Continue reading »
Mar
16
Tip for Success: Dress for Success
Dress for the job you want, not the job you have. It’s easy to become more casual when you’ve been working for the same employer for a long period of time. However, focusing on your career path internally is a great way to get promoted. Dressing for success will also help establish a positive impression … Continue reading »
Mar
11
Tip for Success: Summarize Your Top Achievements
Identify your top three career accomplishments and develop a short description of these in your mind. You never know when you will have an opportunity to let a potential employer know what you have to offer.
Mar
09
Tip for Success: Prepare Your Own Interview Questions
During an interview, most interviewers will ask if you have any questions. Prepare a few prior to the interview. Asking questions makes you seem more interested and motivated. Plus, it can give you valuable information about a potential employer or position.
Feb
25
Tip for Success: References
Always have the information for three references ready before an interview. Have full names, titles, employers, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers at hand. For consistency, create and print a separate document with this information, mimicking the style (fonts, spacing, etc.) of your resume and/or cover letter.
Feb
23
Tip for Success: Researching Salaries
Using job advertisements you find on major job boards, research the standard salaries for the positions you are considering. Keep in mind that people in different parts of the country (or the world) can have vastly differing compensation for the same job. The more information you collect, the better prepared you will be when it is … Continue reading »
