The Job Interview Conversation: A two way exploration

What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? What motivates you? What are your short and long term goals? Do these sound like questions from a job interview? If they do, then that’s because they are. But are these the only questions that should be asked? A job interview is almost always ... Continue Reading

How To Quell Interview Nerves and Increase Your Chance of Getting That Job

It’s happened. You’ve sent off your resume and the firm has invited you for a job interview. You’re happy. But your stomach is churning. You’ve got a bad case of interview nerves… This happens to all of us. Actors call it stage fright but most seem to have an uncanny knack of ... Continue Reading

Should You Bring a 30/60/90-Day Plan to the First Job Interview?

Many candidates wonder if it’s a good idea to bring their 30/60/90-day plan to their first job interview with the company. They have questions about timing, etiquette, or even saving a “wow” moment for the second interview. A 30/60/90-day sales plan (or action plan, if you’re not in sales), is ... Continue Reading

3 Ways to Avoid the Horror of Interview Rejection

We’ve all heard the same general rules that apply for interviewing, yet time and time again, jobs are lost on some very basic interview mistakes. Here are 3 basic interview guidelines that should NEVER be ignored. 1) You are what you wear. Too many ... Continue Reading

The Importance of Questioning Skills in the Interview

It might surprise you to know that asking questions of your own during your job interview is just as important as answering them. Candidates spend a lot of time on interview preparation, and they should. Doing your research on the company, bringing your 30/60/90-day plan, and preparing compelling ... Continue Reading

Strategies For Career Success - Coping With Group Interviews

In my experience the way to cope with any interview is to be prepared, and group interviews are no exception, in fact being more prepared will certainly be to your advantage. So, how do you get prepared? Well knowing what to expect is a start. Group interviews involve a group of ... Continue Reading

How to avoid illegal interview questions

Interviewing for a great job can be so stressful that you may not notice if your interviewer asks you an illegal question. The types of questions interviewers cannot ask vary, but there are a few specific types you should be aware of. Age or date of birth Aside from ensuring that you’re over ... Continue Reading

What to Say in Your Thank You Letter Besides

Have you ever felt frustrated after an interview? Sure you have! I know you’ve mentally gone over your interview answers and…you remember what you DID NOT say and you realize you missed an opportunity to REINFORCE your candidacy. Well, this is why you write a strategic Thank You letter, which will position ... Continue Reading

Ask Yourself 3 Questions Before an Interview

As for pausing to prepare, before you meet with the manager, make sure you can answer three questions: 1. Why do you think the job is a great move for the company? 2. How can you save and/or make the company money in the job? 3. How will you hit the job running? That’s ... Continue Reading

Tips and Guidance on Following Up on a Job Interview

There are three methods to effectively follow up on a job interview. Utilize these methods approximately a week and a half after your interview or a day after your employer said they will have come to a decision. Email Email is the most informal and impersonal method of following up on a ... Continue Reading

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