For many during the interview process, it feels as though we’re constantly jumping up and down, praying we don’t get picked last for the team. Oh wait, maybe that was just a middle school flashback. Regardless, while you’re trying so hard to be the best candidate for the job, you could…
I’m not sure when it started or who thought it would be a good closing statement, but it’s time you stopped asking the most annoying question during an interview: “What do you think of my candidacy? Will you be passing me along to the next round?” It sounds benign. I mean,…
This must be a hot topic these days, as I’ve received the same question three times this week. A position I applied for is reposted. Should I apply for it again? Before I answer the $64,000 question, let’s breakdown the reasons why a position has been reposted. They were unable…
It is the dreaded question of many job seekers. Inevitably the recruiter and the hiring manager, and most likely every single person you interview with, is going to ask you… “Tell me a little more about yourself.” Usually it happens at the very beginning of the interview; an ice-breaker per…
Landing an onsite interview for a position you are excited about, is a huge win. Phone interviews are great for people who know how to “schmooze” and win a popularity contest. But onsite interviews are equal opportunity impression points! And once you are onsite, you need to make sure you…
It must be an epidemic. At least five different people have asked me this week, “What should I do – I haven’t heard back from the recruiter for the job I interviewed with (enter time-frame) ago?” Ahh, yes. The Suddenly Silent Recruiter following what you thought of, as a stellar…
Many people forget that a huge part of the interview process is for the candidate (YOU), to audition the company a well. Interviewing is a two-way street. I know that when you feel desperate for a job, this process is easy to overlook, but the long-lasting side effects of jumping…
There are so many ways an onsite interview could go very wrong, very quickly. Here are some quick tips that Human Resources and the hiring manager are not telling you. Ditch the nerves. Everyone gets jitters when they are about to walk into the lion’s den and interview with their…
There are so many new ways to interview these days, that having a Skype interview is most likely going to happen during your job hunt. I had my first one about two years ago and I remember being completely freaked out about the whole situation. Since then, I’ve had many…
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