It is the rare candidate who can participate in an interview and not be posed the standard questions about their strengths and weaknesses. Even an inexperienced or poorly trained interviewer will manage to get this question onto the table –…
Take Rejection Letters in Stride
As you arrive home and pick up the mail, you scan through the routine stack of bills and solicitations, and then stop. Buried in the middle is an envelope from the company you recently interviewed with. Your heart sinks, and…
When the Interviewer Talks too Much
There are many books written to assist the job seeker with successful interview techniques. It is difficult to anticipate, however, whether the actual interview experience will be the process that you prepared for. While it is a must to prepare…
Job Hunters Interviewing Quiz
Here’s a quiz to see how prepared you are to be successful in your interviewing efforts. Answer True or False to each question. The answer and an explanation are listed below. 1. T or F: If you know that the…
Recovering A Lost Opportunity
David, a successful manager in his field, was a top contender for a desirable position. After an extensive and exhausting job search campaign, he finally felt that this particular opportunity was right for him. David was very confident that he…
Where Do Interviewer’s Questions Come From?
Once you have been invited for an interview, it is time to prepare yourself. Research the company through the library and from information gathered from former or current employees who work there. You may also call the company directly and…
Pre-Interview Jitters
Do you suffer from pre-interview jitters? Most candidates do, in one form or another. It is natural to be both excited and nervous before an interview. You want to do well and have them like you. And, when there is…
Asking the Right Questions in Your Interview
The interview process, at its best, is a give and take discussion which offers both parties the opportunity to get to know one another better. While the interviewer should be allowed to take the lead in the process, it is…
Surviving A Group Interview
Ask any candidate what is the most challenging type of interview he or she has experienced, and the answer is likely to be the group interview. Even the most confident interviewer will admit that the reaction to a barrage of…
Salary Strategies
Interviewing for a job is stressful enough, but when it comes to discussing money, most everyone is uncomfortable. How do you respond to that inevitable question, “What are your salary requirements?” If you price yourself too high, you’ll eliminate yourself…