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Remaining Empowered After Months of Job Searching

On: 11/1/2009 1:34:41 PM

One of the most draining experiences one can endure is the job search. While it may seem like a piece of cake to draw up a few resumes and cover letters, search jobs and submit the documentation, the entire process can wear a person down over time. This is especially true if the search takes longer than a few months. If you have been searching for a job for a while and are tired, feeling ...

Afraid of Job Interviews?

On: 10/21/2009 3:32:44 PM

Most people are pretty nervous when preparing for an interview, whether it�s their first or 51st time. However there are some individuals who are beyond nervous when interview time rolls around � they�re flat out fearful. Since an interview can be an intense experience, they may feel a bit insecure even when they're confident of their talents. If you fall into the category of being fearful of ...

How to Answer Tough Interview Questions

On: 10/20/2009 8:47:44 PM

Traditional interview questions are nerve-wracking enough to answer. When interviewers ask tough interview questions, you can be thrown off your game. To prepare for these potential curveballs, you should be aware of example questions that may come your way. Being privy to potential interview questions and how to answer each will help you prepare for what otherwise can be an uncomfortable ...

What Your Body Language Says In Your Interviews

On: 10/1/2009 12:11:30 PM

Did you know that the way you sit, smile and shake hands can speak volumes during a job interview? It�s true. There is no manual to read to determine how you should manage your body language; however, if you make certain gestures, you�re definitely sending a certain message. So how can you know what message you�re sending with the body language you�re using? Here is a quick guide to give you ...

4 Off the Wall Yet Fun Ways to Fill Your Calendar with Job Interviews... and Say Goodbye to ...

Tired of burning up shoe leather looking for a job? Take a walk on the wild side. Most of us quickly tire of the standard method of job hunting. Find some job listings, find a job you qualify for, submit a resume and wait. It's hard work that all too often never pays off. What if there a fun way to get all the interviews you can handle? Well there are! Read on...

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Executive Interviewing: How to Persuade the Right Way

When you�re interviewing for a job at the executive level � especially if you�ve been out of work for a while � you may want to try just about any tactic possible to get the job. Because you�re used to being aggressive to get your way, you may want to try to persuade the interviewer to give you the job. But there are lines that should be drawn when using this tactic. If you want to use ...

So tell me about yourself. - STOP! It's A Trick Question!

That�s a trick question! After reading this the 'Hiring Powers That Be' are going to revoke my membership and then cut me off from ever working in the Human Resources field again. OK that may be a bit dramatic but I am revealing one of a hiring manager�s secret weapons. The first question an interviewer most likely asks is "So tell me about yourself." It may sound harmless but watch ...

Preparing for Executive Interviews

As an executive, you�ve probably been on plenty of interviews in your lifetime � from that entry-level position to the management positions you�ve held. But nothing quite compares to the executive-level interview; if you�ve been on even one you know this is a true statement. So how do you properly prepare for executive-level interviews? There are a number of steps involved to get you on the ...

Ten Ways To Be Liked in Your Job Interview

The dreaded job interview. No matter your resume and talents if you mess this up you won�t get that job. In today's tough economy you need every possible edge. As authors of the new book, I Hate People! Kick Loose from the Overbearing and Underhanded Jerks at Work and Get What you Want Out of Your Job, we see it as a simple equation: You want to be liked � not hated. Here are ten ...

How To Ace An Interview - The Checklist

A job interview is a screening tool. For you, it's an opportunity to assess whether or not you want to work for a company. For the employer, it's an opportunity to decide whether or not they want to hire you. Both sides are looking for a match. You can ace an interview and win the job you want even in this economy; even with the competition that wants the same job as you. You will have to ...

Getting the Job You Desire: Preparing for Various Interview Types

If you�ve been on multiple job interviews then you know that you might encounter a different environment depending on the company you interview with. This is pretty common because every company has its own culture. And more importantly, each company � and even department � instills its own interviewing strategy. Sometimes you know what type of interview you�re going to walk into and sometimes ...

Assessing Job Offers and Negotiating Better Terms

Once you have received a job offer or you are one of the final candidates inline to receive the job, it is prudent to come up with a detailed list of expectation you have from the company. If you already have an offer, remember you can always negotiate better terms/benefits. The tips below provide effective ways to negotiate acceptable terms and salary with employers. Create a plan � ...

Three Important Phases Of An Interview

Getting an interview brings on two emotions. The first is excitement, especially if you will be interviewing for a position you really want. The second is fear; especially if the stakes are high and you really need the job. An interview is about two parties, you and the prospective employer, getting together to see if there is a match. The process is skewed in the employer's favor, ...

Tip of the Day - Harness Your Weaknesses

How do you stand out in a sea of candidates that, on paper, look pretty much the same? The answer is not by tooting your own horn and calling out each and every one of your accomplishments. Although some of this is required to emphasize your strong points, you can also stand out by embracing your weaknesses as well. Imaging you are a recruiter who is interviewing 8 candidates on a college ...

Top-Notch Interviewing: How to Avoid Appearing Too Desperate

The process of applying for jobs can be so taxing that at the end of a long day of searching, it�s pretty common to just collapse from exhaustion. With so much work involved in the process, it�s no wonder that some candidates can get a little desperate. If you feel you are in a position of desperation as you search for jobs, you don�t want this to be obvious if you are called in for an ...

Building Career Success Stories: Why Storytelling is Essential to Finding Your Next Job

Hiring and training a new employee represents a great expense for an employer. Yet each new hire represents a risk. The hiring process isn�t an exact science. A candidate that looks good on paper won't necessarily fit into the current company culture. A job candidate that is charming and likable may not have the skills and experience to back up his or her claims. So, how can employers best gauge ...

Carefully Manage Your First Impression

First impressions are lasting. We're all familiar with this adage. Yet, many job hunters aren't aware of how little time we have to create that all-important first impression. "You have approximately seven seconds in which to make a good first impression," says wardrobe stylist, Kristen Kaleal. "During that seven seconds we're being judged on our education level, our level of sophistication, ...

4 Steps to Marketing Transferable Skills in a Job Interview

I was recently on an interview team recruiting a new director to execute on a rather extensive job description. Many of the candidates selected for job interviews did not have experience in the specific industry, but had excellent transferable skills from other industries � or so we thought. After watching more than a few candidates miss good opportunities to market their transferable ...

Job Hunting: 3 Tips for Successful Interviewing

It can be a nerve-wrecking prospect to think about your impending job interview. What will you say? How will you dress? What if the interviewer asks questions for which you don�t know the answers? These are all questions you may run through your mind before ever meeting the prospective employer. But while interviews can be intimidating, they don�t have to be feared � especially if you come ...

New Millennium Job Seeking Formats

Though we are well into the new millennium, we are still being surprised by innovative technologies that surface almost everyday. And many of them transfer very effectively into the work world, affording us opportunities to restructure the way we conduct job searches. This means it is a good idea to learn some of the new ways to seek jobs. That way, you can keep up with, and even surpass your ...