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Congratulations! You are one step closer to getting the job you applied for. The interview part of the process is over, what is next?
You should always follow up after a job interview, so what is the best way to do so? Here I will share 4 ways to follow up after a job interview.
First, is it recommended that you send a “thank you” note after a job interview? The answer is YES! DEFINITELY. You should send a “thank you” email ...
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It can be overwhelming to have to talk about yourself during an interview. What is ok to say? What isn’t?
It’s important to prepare yourself on how you will respond to this question before going into an interview. How do you know just how much you should disclose? What is right or wrong to say? How do you talk about yourself without sounding self-centered, yet speak highly of yourself?
Even though the “tell me about yourself” part of the interview is common, ...
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The day has come; the time is NOW! You find yourself walking into a conference room, ready to take on a job interview. You’ve done your due diligence; you have prepared for questions that might arise during this interview. You are looking sharp. Nothing can go wrong, right? But suddenly, your nerves begin to take over. You’re feeling overwhelmed, fearful, and no longer confident. This anxiety happens more often than not. These emotions can cause you to lose focus. The ...
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Interviews can be extremely nerve-wracking. Let’s dissect the situation: a stranger, who has the power to hire you and shape your career as well as the ability to determine your financial stability, asks you what seems like a thousand questions about your goals, work habits, work ethic, and employment history. Not scary at all, right?
A quote by Benjamin Franklin states, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” To avoid feelings of fear and distress before an interview, do ...
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Telephone interviews are different than live interviews and require different strategies for the job-seeker to be successful. When I ask new coaching clients to assess their interview technique, they never distinguish between phone and live interviews. Many clients don’t even realize that brief phone interactions are mini-interviews. When a long phone call is scheduled, some of my clients refer to it as a “screen.” They say this as if this is something different or even less than an interview.
Make no mistake: ...
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Don’t sell yourself short.
Frequently, people underplay their skills and talents during an interview, hurting their chances of getting an offer. Don’t sell yourself short! Share your key accomplishments and let them shine through. The best way to highlight your skills is to share an experience of how you put your skills to the test. Then share how that benefited you in your past and current position.
Prepare for tough interview questions.
Learn to answer tough interview questions the right way. You will ...
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You just graduated high school or college, and now you are on the job hunt. Scoring an interview can be challenging, but do not let that discourage you. Informational interviews are a networking technique that allows you to connect with people and companies of interest. Rather than dealing with the stress that comes with a typical job interview, the reversed roles are in your favor.
The Benefits of Informational Interviews
The primary purpose of an informational interview is to gather information. Remember, ...
Many job seekers go into the interview to expect that it will be a one-way street where the interviewer will grill you with interview questions, and you answer. This scenario could not be further from the truth!
Asking questions is an excellent way for you to show a true interest in the job and the company. It also shows that you took time to prepare for the interview.
10 Great Questions to Ask the Interviewer:
1. How does a typical day look?
2. What ...
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Gaps in work history can cause an employer to become skeptical about hiring you. They may find it concerning that you had long periods of absence from normal adult activities and question whether you are a serious candidate for their company.
Employers may be concerned that you are hiding something unfavorable. They may assume that your release from your last position was not voluntary and that you were unable to find work due to incompetency.
You are human, and life has various ...
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The number one reason why you probably did not get the job is:
LACK OF PREPARATION!
As a Recruiter, one of the first few questions I usually ask a potential candidate is:
“What do you know about the position you are applying for?”
“What do you know about the company?”
“Why do you want to work for the company?”
The typical answers that I usually get are generic responses, such as:
“Well, I don’t know a lot about the position. Can you tell me more?”
“I hear that ...
