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Unsuccessful Interview Tactic: Overwhelm the Interviewer
I see job seekers overwhelm the interviewers all the time. What do I mean? What I mean is when you are interviewing, and you feel like you are not convincing the interviewer that you are qualified for the job – so you start telling the interviewer, in an unsolicited manner, even more details about…
Read MoreCulture Fit Interview Question: How Would You Answer to Get the Offer?
I had an HR consultant reach out to me and ask how we prepare candidates for culture fit interview questions. Essentially, she wanted to know about the list of questions we use to prepare our clients for when companies want to determine if someone is a good culture fit for their organization. This is the…
Read MoreReason for Leaving Your Job? How to Answer This Interview Question Right
I was asked the same interview prep question three times last week. They all more or less went like this: “I have a simple question. I was let go from my job this week. The reason was because: A) I had a conflict with my boss that came to a head. Or B) I…
Read More2017 Executive Job Interview Trends
Want to come across as a savvy executive interviewee on your next job interview? As you are preparing your answers to interview questions, do not underestimate preparation needed for interview logistics. Many interview assessments are now done via video and Skype. Additionally, do not rely on your traditional negotiation tactics in answering questions. Boldly…
Read MoreHow Dare They Ask Me That!?
People are often offended by the questions they are asked on an interview. Stupid questions. Ridiculous questions. “Questions that should not be asked, but god help us all, they are still asked” questions. You know… Questions like:
Read More3 Strategies for Answering the ‘Greatest Weakness’ Interview Question
Random people on LinkedIn reach out to me via email to ask how to handle the ‘What is your greatest weakness?’ interview question. Without knowing someone, this is virtually impossible to answer in an email. Depending on what your actual weaknesses and target roles are, this answer can vary widely between people when it is…
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