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I’ve heard from several site visitors recently who told me that our interview questions helped them prepare for their job interviews: “I’ve been reading your pages recently and am happy to say that I had my second interview yesterday. You were of tremendous help. 75% of your probable questions were asked and answered as you suggested.” “During my … Continue reading
Hiring Managers Share the Most Memorable Interview Mistakes in Annual CareerBuilder Survey – CareerBuilder
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
12 Unique Ways to Score a Job Interview | Wise Bread
Here then are 12 unique ways you can score a job interview, based on my experiences in advertising and marketing. Try one or try them all, but do not use all 12 on the same employer. Remember, there’s a fine line between being eager and annoying, and you don’t want to be memorable for all … Continue reading
Why women do better than men in job interviews – Rediff Getahead
Women, although typically more stressed about interviewing, perform better than their male counterparts in job interviews because they handle stress better than guys, say researchers. That is the finding of new research by three University of Western Ontario researchers who looked at how men and women handled the stresses of job interviews. “We conducted two … Continue reading
Extreme Interviewing: More Companies Conducting Non-Traditional Job Interviews | Moneyland | TIME.com
A recent Los Angeles Times story explores the trend it refers to as “extreme interviewing,” in which candidates are subjected to shenanigans that wouldn’t seem out of place on a reality TV program like “The Apprentice” or “Survivor.” College students applying for an internship with one company were asked to make the case why they … Continue reading
How to Ace Your Next Phone Screening Interview | CAREEREALISM
The reality is that the HR person’s role is screen OUT more than screen IN: to look for any excuse to reject rather than accept a candidate. The human impulse to help people can be replaced by the “inhuman,” unforgiving response to any typographical error or small doubt about any given candidate. It isn’t about … Continue reading
How Do I Deal with Interview Questions I’d Rather Not Answer?
Before you go into an interview, make sure you’re familiar with the types of questions the interviewer is legally allowed to ask you. Anything directly related to the role or the function you’ll be performing is fine, but if the conversation strays into questions about your health, your religion, ethnicity, marital or family status, you … Continue reading
Preparing for a job interview? Read these 6 tips first | Articles
I used to be pretty sure that the only way to get a raise working in media was to switch jobs. This led to several job changes throughout my career, which, of course, included the requisite interviews to get those jobs. I’ve picked up a few pointers that have helped me become a relatively confident … Continue reading
5 Must-Ask Questions At Job Interviews | Glassdoor Blog
Think an interview is a one-way street? Think again. One of the biggest mistakes a job-seeker can make is not asking any questions at 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. … Continue reading
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