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Job Search Tips / Interview with an employer that isn’t at the top of your list
This will give you an opportunity to practice your interviewing skills Continue reading
Job Interview / The Top 5 most hated questions
“What’s the most difficult question you were asked in an interview?” Continue reading
Job Search / What to wear for an interview (Infographic)
Source : Dress to Impress: Do’s and Don’ts for Job Interviews [Infographic] Related Post Dressing for Success at Work POSTED BY MICHEL COURNOYER ⋅ FEBRUARY 6, 2013 ⋅ LEAVE A COMMENT Whether you’re looking for work or are seeking a promotion at your current job, dressing the part can make all the difference. Though it’s easy to say that appearances shouldn’t … Continue reading
Job Search / Beautiful women get more callbacks for job interviews, study says
Life really is easier for attractive people. They make more money, get promoted faster, and many times are simply more successful. And according to a new study, they have a much easier time job hunting. Italian researchers sent more than 10,000 resumes out, using the same one and changing only first-name, last-name, address, and the … Continue reading
Job Search / 6 Mistaken Beliefs
Here are six common misconceptions that can keep you from getting job interviews and offers Continue reading
Interview scores had no correlation with performance ?
Google has found that interview scores had no correlation with performance, of those who got hired Continue reading
Job Search / Job Seeker’s Must-Ask Interview Questions
Interviewers want and expect you to have questions. It shows that you’re interested in the opportunity, not just the paycheck. Here’s a list of five must-ask interview questions, each followed by an explanation of why you must ask it, and what you want and don’t want to hear in reply. Continue reading
Job Search Skills / A software system to help people improve their conversational and interview skills from MIT
MIT scientists have developed a software system to help people improve their conversational and interview skills. Experts say that social phobias affect about 15 million adults in the United States with public speaking high on the list of such phobias. In some cases, fears of social situations can be especially acute. For example, individuals with … Continue reading
How to find the right talent among 1734 applicants? by Heineken (video)
Standard questions. Prepared answers. If job interviews are all the same, how to find the right talent among 1734 applicants?
Group job interview: a testimony
I was interviewed with seven other people who were friendly and had a very diverse spectrum of experience. It wasn’t a heavy or even competitive ambiance, it felt more like an amicable round table, and I tried to speak just as much as everyone else. How did I prepare for it? I did some research … Continue reading
Dressing for Success at Work
Whether you’re looking for work or are seeking a promotion at your current job, dressing the part can make all the difference. Though it’s easy to say that appearances shouldn’t matter and that a candidate should be judged on their merit and accomplishments rather than their chosen style of dress, the truth is that your … Continue reading
Tell Me About Yourself: 10 ways to answer
Next time you’re faced with the dreaded, “Tell me about yourself…” question, try these: “I can summarize who I am in three words.” Grabs their attention immediately. Demonstrates your ability to be concise, creative and compelling. “The quotation I live my life by is…” Proves that personal development is an essential part of your growth … Continue reading
The Most Harmful Interview Mistakes: Answering cell phone or texting
In a nationwide CareerBuilder survey conducted by Harris Interactive© among more than 3,000 employers, hiring and human resource managers were asked to rate the biggest mistakes candidates make during interviews and share their most unusual interview memories. Most Harmful Common Mistakes Hiring managers say the following are the mistakes most detrimental to your interview performance: … Continue reading
5 Must-Ask Questions at the end of a Job Interview
An interviewer will almost always ask you at the end of the meeting if you have any questions — say no, and you look ill-prepared, uninformed, and uninterested. Say yes, however, and ask the right questions, and you’ll impress your potential employer with your commitment, interest, and thoughtfulness. Coming to an interview prepared with questions … Continue reading
Job Interview / Overcoming Nervousness
It’s natural to be nervous about a job interview. Someone is about to scrutinize your appearance, mannerisms, what you say, and how you say it. There are ways to combat that feeling of helplessness, Here are some: Be Prepared Accentuate the Positive Don’t Give In to Desperation Practice Relaxation Techniques. Choosen excerpts by Job Market … Continue reading
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