Look your best when you go to a job interview. Dress one step above the dress required for the job. You only get one chance to make a first impression, so make it a good one. Remember, first impressions are formed when the interviewer first sees and greets you. You need to look professional, confident
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Just like any skill in the corporate world, a good interview skill is very much required. Some may be born to be good speakers and others are good in projecting a good image of themselves to other people, but these talents can definitely be picked-up along the way for those who are willing to learn.
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More and more employers are screening their job applicants via phone interviews. Such interviews are used to clarify and verify information found in resumes. Plus, it allows recruiters to get to know the applicants better. Many interviewers are also using phone conversations with applicants to determine if they are fit for the position and if
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Though most of the applicants fear them, still, the interview questions offer astonishing experiences! They provide excellent opportunities for you to prove yourself. Here is a list of handpicked interview questions. Review them and prepare yourself for a quick interview. 1. How can you judge yourself as a successful job-seeker? Now, this is a typical
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Many times during an interview, the hiring manager will ask that dreaded question most hate to answer, “Why did you leave your last job?” Not all answers are going to be as easy as, “The Company was down-sizing and I was unfortunate enough to feel the ax.” Many folks leave a job for not receiving
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Your interviews went well. You’ve met all the key people. Answered and asked all the questions. Done an awesome presentation and the Company have said they will let you know within the next two weeks whether or not you have been successful. If you are like me the waiting is the hard part (I even
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  If you’re preparing for a phone interview, then here’s how to give yourself the best chance of landing the job. Specifically, by preparing extensively beforehand, having confidence during the interview, and following up afterwards, you will have the best chance of getting the job. If you have arranged a day and time for the
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  Tell Me About Your Weaknesses   It’s the question that strikes fear in the heart of many interviewees. Truth be told, it’s a crummy question. It’s crummy because who is going to admit that their biggest weakness is a serious inability to drag their sorry selves out of bed before 8:55 AM, and expect
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Once developed, a personal branding statement should be incorporated into resumes, cover letters, and email signature lines as well as throughout social media. While it doesn’t have to be constantly repeated word for word-in fact, it shouldn’t be-that personal branding statement should nevertheless inform and inspire one’s online persona.   Your personal brand statement for
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A dead-end job is one that doesn’t have advancement opportunities. Having a dead-end job doesn’t mean that your career is at a dead end, however. It just means that you need to change what you’re doing. In the meantime, your job can help you prepare for something new by helping you gain skills and experience
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Prospective employers will use selection processes to confirm that you have the required knowledge, skills and willingness to contribute and fit into their organisation’s culture. They also want to see if your career aspirations are in line with opportunities available within the organisation. They are looking for the potential in you to become a valued,
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The concern about interviews is coming up a lot at the moment. Many people have been thrown onto the job market after working for a company for a number of years and now have the problem of not being “match fit “ when it comes to an interview. Here are the answers to some of
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People often underestimate the importance of good body language in an interview whether it’s a job interview, MBA interview etc. The correct posture and non-verbal messages you give in an interview are of up-most importance. In this article I am going to take you through seven main points that will help you achieve the correct
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After you have submitted your application letter to your desired company to work for, you are most probably waiting for them to call you for an interview. And once you are lucky enough to hear that magical “ring” on your phone, with someone on the other end asking you to drop by their office for
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1. Don’t be late. Nothing says ‘unreliable’ quite like showing up late for the interview. Do: Phone ahead to ask directions or do an online search and print out directions. Or use your GPS. If you really can’t be there on time, call as soon as you realize you’ll be late. 2. Don’t be rude.
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