Posts Tagged ‘interview’
6 Types of Stories to Tell During Your Next Interview
There are six types of stories you should have on hand for your next interview: When you solved a problem. When you overcame a challenge. When you made a mistake. When you worked as a leader. When you worked with a team. When you did something interesting. Chances are, these are nothing new to…
Read MoreWarning: Be Careful of Trading Passion for Glory
Have you watched any of the Rocky movies? You know that feeling when the song “Eye of the Tiger” comes on and you feel like you can conquer the world? Well, “Eye of the Tiger” came on when I was at the gym last week, and this line jumped out at me: “So many…
Read MoreLinkedIn Profile Rules to Land 6-Figure Jobs
LinkedIn Profile Rules to Land 6-Figure Jobs It’s frustrating when you have worked hard and succeeded your entire career, only to actively look for a job for the first time in a while, and no one responds. No one replies back to your submitted application.
Read MoreWhat Do Job-Searching HR Pros Have in Common with People Getting Haircuts?
Ever hear of HR Pros and recruiters struggling to find a job? In the online groups I moderate, job seekers often comment with, “I’m trying hard not to dwell on the irony here, but I hear of HR people needing advice to get through a process run by other HR people. Does anyone else…
Read More2 Simple Ways to Persuade Hiring Managers to Hire You
Most job seekers make the mistake of telling prospective employers what they want in a job. And trust me, this is a mistake. Most job seekers make these two job offer killing errors: (1) They tell employers what they want in a new job. (2) They pontificate about everything they have ever done without…
Read MoreThe Little Known Secret to Interviewing Successfully with Younger Managers
You won’t get hired by an older interviewer if you are a 61-year old job seeker, most likely. The odds are not in your favor. It’s simply the laws of evolution. Not many 75 year old hiring managers around to hire a 61-year old. So how do you get someone who is 15-20+ years…
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