Is there any other interviewing technique that will set you apart like a Thank You Letter? Possibly not-some studies show that only 20% of candidates remember to send one, and of that figure, nearly 80% get hired. For this reason, I highly recommend using Thank You Letters as an effective job search strategy. In addition
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During the course of my business career, I have interviewed literally hundreds of candidates for various positions. Some people make the cut. But more often, I wind up saying, “Thanks, but no thanks.” I can think of dozens of reasons I might pass on a particular candidate. Maybe she’s rude during the interview. Maybe he
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Job hunters may face new sort of interview The average worker over 35 will job hunt every five to eight years (those under the age of 35 every three to five years). Though most would agree that interviewing well is critical to securing a good job, a surprising number of job hunters are poorly prepared
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Stop wasting your time… and your energy… Looking for a job in a way that’s not going to get you the results you want… As a job hunter, you can spend a lot of time looking for decent work. And for most of us, that time is something we’d like to minimize. So it’s pretty
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Searching for a new job is stressful in the current tough job market. You need to be very clear about what you are looking for in your new job and how you will identify it during the job interview. Current thinking is that the most important factor people seek is engagement with their work. What
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Why do employers always ask the “greatest weakness” interview question? It seems like they are trying to throw you off. I mean, you rehearse the answer to every possible question that you can think of, and then they ask, “What do you think your greatest weakness is?” Job interviews are stressful even if you don’t
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When going on a interview one of the most difficult question you may be asked is, “What is Your Biggest Weakness?” You want to prepare for this question but at the same time to not sound rehearsed or that your response can directly form a book. You never want to give information that can prevent
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Practice, Preparation Can Help Ace Interviews For many of us, heading out on a job interview is a daunting task and people do make big mistakes. Experts say some interviewers make up their minds in 30 seconds, so a good first impression is crucial. Eleta Jones, of the University of Hartford Center For Professional Development,
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You are quite happy with yourself because that last interview went really well. You feel that your chances of getting the job are pretty good but you hate the part where you have to sit back and wait for the employer to call you back. Well, guess what? You're not supposed to just sit back
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Do you need an interview coach? “Tell me about a time you had a conflict with a peer.” How would you handle this question during a two-hour, high-pressure interview for a job you passionately, desperately want? Not sure? Perhaps it's time to call in a professional interview coach. The good news: From teaching clients how
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The most effective strategy to getting hired in record time is to pick up the phone and set up your own job interviews! Learn how to set up 3-5 job interviews THIS WEEK without a resume! The job hunting process has become so routine. Job seekers are still following the same guidelines that only work
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