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5 Questions You Hope Interviewers Don’t Ask
5 Questions You Hope Interviewers Don’t Ask Every candidate has the “God, I hope they don’t ask me that question” question. And a recruiter can tell when they have asked that question. They see that a candidate has become uncomfortable. The signs vary. But the signals can look like any one or combination of the…
Read MoreThe Seven-Step Interview Closing Solution
Do any of the following questions resonate with you? Have you been drifting between jobs for one, two, three or more months? Are you feeling overwhelmed and discouraged by how much time and effort your job search is taking? Do you wake up unclear on how you spend your time most efficiently? Been there, done…
Read MoreNew Interview Question: Your 20-Year Old Dumb Decision?
Imagine being asked on an interview, “Tell me about a stupid decision you made 20 years ago and how it is impacting you today?” Well, if your coffee didn’t wake you up this morning, I’ll bet you reading this question just made your eyes open a bit wider. This is an actual question companies…
Read More6 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 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…
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