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Beware of Red Flags from an Interviewer by Sherri Edwards - Dec, 2012 Although a candidate may be extremely focused on their own behavior and speech, it is just as necessary to pay attention to what the interviewer discloses through conversation or body language throughout an interview. In addition to debriefing an interview to learn where improvement may be required, a review can also help you pick up on clues the employer provided that could alert you to a dysfunctional work situation. It’... |
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Came in 2nd Again? by Sherri Edwards - Dec, 2012 How many times have you really knocked yourself out with extensive preparation for an interview or a proposal and learned you came in “Number 2”? It may only have been because the other candidate or company had a desired credential or specific experience you couldn’t match and the employer was forced to choose. Don’t let all your effort go to waste, especially if your research tells you that you really are a great fit for a ... |
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Debriefing: Getting To the Bottom of Why Interviews Go South by Sherri Edwards - Dec, 2012 Interviewing is tough business. A candidate is typically facing a complete stranger and has limited time to develop rapport, assess the environment, assimilate the conversation and interpret body language. Reading an interviewer is also a risky endeavor. Typically, only an objective ear can distinguish between what went “really well” and what went “really south”. Unless a candidate is ready to face what their interviewing chal... |
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The Right Questions to Ask in an Interview by Alexandra Levit - Dec, 2012 Obviously, an interview is a chance for an employer to ask questions of a candidate that will determine if she is a good fit for the company and the position. However, candidates often forget that interview questions are a two-way street. Smart candidates absolutely use the interview as the opportunity to better assess if they will be able to do their best work at a particular organization. They know that one spends more... |
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3 Things Everyone Should Know for Job Interviews by Rich Jones - Dec, 2012 Applying for jobs in a down economy has to be one of the least enjoyable tasks out there. You know you’re competing against the world. You’re praying that your résumé is optimized to appease the Applicant Tracking System gods. And once you’ve looked for a little while with minimal results, you get discouraged. Then one day you get an email from a recruiter who wants to set up an interview. You’re elated until you find out ... |
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2 Hours To An Effective Job Search by John Crant - Dec, 2012 As Quoted by The Wall Street Journal’s Career Website, FINS.com: http://sales-jobs.fins.com/Articles/SBB0001424052970204464404577114853392680714/Finding-a-New-Job-in-Just-Two-Hours It’s difficult to effectively focus our job search activities when we are still working for our ‘future’ past employer. But with a proper structure and plan in place, we can be successful with just 1–2 evening hours of efforts per day. Her... |
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The Secrets To Getting The Interview With Social Media Marketing by John Crant - Dec, 2012 In my lecture series on Job Search, I often hear, “I’ve sent so many resumes, but I’m not getting called for interviews.” First, we do need to take a serious look at our Job Search ‘sales materials’, which include: a Resume that creates a ‘desire’ about what you offer as a unique candidate; a LinkedIn profile that is more like a 3-dimensional sales brochure ‘all about you’ that drives the reader to one singular conc... |
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Interviewing the Hiring Manager: Four Questions You Should Ask by Rich Jones - Nov, 2012 Interviewing is a 2-way street. I’m sure you’ve heard this before, but you’d be surprised how many candidates struggle with asking valuable questions. They get to the interview and when it’s turned over to them, they go with a lame question like “Tell me more about the company,” or “What type of books do you read?” Tell you more? Haven’t you done your research? Didn’t YOU apply for this job? Be more specific or deal wi... |
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10 scary job search mistakes by Miriam Salpeter - Nov, 2012 It's a spooky time of year. Ghoulish decorations, goblins, and jack-o-lanterns abound, reminding us that it's time to stock up on bowls of candy for greedy trick-or-treaters. It's also a good reminder to make sure that you aren't frightening off hiring managers and squandering opportunities to land jobs. Is it time to dress up your job search strategy? You don't need to transform into someone else altogether, but if you ha... |
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How to benefit from job search technology by Miriam Salpeter - Nov, 2012 If you’re in an active job search, you know using technology to your advantage is key to your success. You’re encouraged to use social media to expand your network and demonstrate your expertise. Your resume needs to overcome applicant tracking systems to win an interview, and video interviews are becoming the norm for busy companies seeking efficient mechanisms to screen and select the best candidates. Something you may b... |
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