There is no question that is more open-ended during an interview than “tell me about yourself.” Interviewers ask this as an easy introduction to the conversation and really aren’t looking for any specific answer. It is essentially a hiring manager’s way of passing his turn and letting you make the first move. Because it asks something so personal of you there really is no right answer. However there are certain answers to…
“Tell Me About Yourself”: Answering the First Interview Question:View
Any experienced job seeker will tell you to never go into a job interview without having done all of the proper research. It would be akin to taking a road trip without any preparation – no luggage, no hotel reservations, and no points of interest – except for plugging the coordinates into a GPS seconds before you put the key in the ignition. Sure, you might physically make it to the end but will you have done anything worthwhile in…
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You can prepare all you want for an interview, but sometimes mistakes just happen. When the time comes, and you slip up, no amount of research, job experience, or flashy skills will help you bounce back from an awkward blunder. But you can’t allow any mistake, no matter the size, to derail your entire interview, and with some quick thinking you can easily get back on track. Here are a few common interview mistakes and how you can recover…
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After careful consideration, you’ve decided to accept a new position and resign from your current employer. Typically, giving your two weeks notice is the hard part. However, with a high demand for talented employees and a shrinking candidate pool, counter offers are becoming increasingly popular making the decision to leave even more difficult.
The truth is, no one wants good employees to take their talents elsewhere. It’s inconvenient and…
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Sometimes you can verbally say all the right things during a job interview and still not walk away with the job. If the interviewer is faced with the difficult task of narrowing down a list of exceptional candidates, he or she may look at what is being said through body language to disqualify an otherwise strong candidate from consideration. According to 2,000 surveyed bosses, the difference between who does & doesn’t make the final…
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Tips for After the Interview: So you just interviewed for your dream job. Now what? Many think they are at the mercy of the hiring manager, sitting and waiting to hear the news. However, sealing the deal often times takes place after the interview. With dozens of qualified candidates applying for selective positions, you can never be too sure. Taking the time to follow up properly is vital. Here are some of our favorite techniques.
1. Thank…
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1. Be likable. Obvious? And critical. Making a great first impression and establishing a real connection is everything. Smile, make eye contact, be enthusiastic, sit forward in your chair, use the interviewer’s name…. Be yourself, but be the best version of yourself you possibly can. We all want to work with people we like and who like us. Use that basic fact to your advantage. Few candidates do.
2. Never start the interview by saying you…
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Even the smartest and most qualified job seekers need to prepare for job interviews. Why, you ask? Interviewing is a learned skill, and there are no second chances to make a great first impression. So study these 10 strategies to enhance your interview skills.
Practice Good Nonverbal Communication
It’s about demonstrating confidence: standing straight, making eye contact and connecting with a good, firm handshake. That…
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