If you’ve ever been in a bad job situation, you have no desire to repeat it. And that’s understandable. However, you don’t want to ever, ever—and I mean NEVER—discuss it […]
Don't be SHY in a Job Interview!
Many people get very self-conscious when asked in an interview about their greatest strengths. But if you were an interviewer, and were trying to decide between a host of qualified, […]
Discussing Strengths and Weaknesses in a Job Interview
The strengths and weaknesses topic is universally the one that most interviewees are afraid of being asked, and the question that most interviewers are most likely to ask. Therefore there […]
Using Common Sense Online
70% of employers have made negative hiring decisions based on online information! Hello Readers! Yesterday was the 4th annual Data Privacy Day and of course there was a plethora of […]
Facebook and Twitter for Job Search
Are you using social networking sites to launch a full scale job search? If you are, you are on to something. According to a CareerBuilder survey 45% of employers are […]
are you defensive on interviews and don't know it? part 2
In part 1 I talked about how defensive interviewing can sabotage results. In part 2 you’ll learn how to prevent it. The first, and most obvious way, is to be prepared. Know what […]
Best Practice for Interviewing
My favorite, all-time best practice for interviewing is by far the most effective. I literally came upon this approach by accident (I am not kidding). A few years ago, I […]
are you defensive on interviews, and don't know it? part 1
One of the frequent reasons a new client seeks me out is because they’re getting interviews, but no offers. The primary problem is always that the seeker has very little […]
Discussing Overcoming Obstacles in a Job Interview
This is part two of my TODAY method of preparing for job interviews–discussing obstacles you’ve Overcome. This can seem daunting, but don’t be intimidated because you haven’t climbed Mt. Everest […]
Talking About Duties Of Your Past Positions in a Job Interview
It seems like this should be the easiest one in the world to discuss in an interview, but it’s the one that most interviewees don’t do well. These days many […]