by: Michael Cheary-reed.co.uk We all make mistakes. Even at interviews. But before you start letting your nerves get the better of you, the good news is that most interview nightmares are easy to avoid. It all comes down to preparation – as well as knowing which things are likely to turn recruiters off. We’ve already… read more
Interviewing Tips
I Found My Perfect Candidate — Should I Cancel The Remaining Interviews?
by: Liz Ryan-FORBES Dear Liz, I’m an Inside Sales Supervisor for an electrical supply company. There are four Inside Salespeople on my team. One of them resigned last month to go to college full-time so I have a job opening to fill. We ran a job ad and got a good response. Together with our… read more
1 Interview Question That Cuts Through the BS
by Paul Šaranović Givers vs. Takers. How to make sure the givers always win. In every organization, there are givers and takers. The givers are generous with their time, often willing to help their colleagues even if it means sacrificing their own success at work. The takers are completely the opposite. They’re self-servers and energy suckers,… read more
Being aware of your body language in job interviews
You may have researched common interview questions and rehearsed answers, but could your body be undermining your confidence—and your chance at getting a job offer? Body language can have more of an impact on your success than anything you say. A classic study from UCLA says up to 55% of our communication is nonverbal,… read more
How to master a Skype interview
Job interviews over Skype are becoming increasingly common. You might be able to see one another, but a virtual interview over the internet is not the same as one face to face and you need to prepare accordingly. Here are some considerations to help you embrace technology and master a Skype interview. Dress professionally Should… read more
Mistakes and blunders to avoid on your next job interview
By Matthew Tarpey EMPLOYERS SHARE THE MOST MEMORABLE MISTAKES JOB SEEKERS HAVE MADE IN INTERVIEWS We’ve all heard about the importance of first impressions, but when it comes to a job interview, the data actually backs up the adage. According to a new CareerBuilder survey, 49 percent of employers know if a candidate is a… read more
The best questions to ask in the interview
Source: CareerBuilder WHEN THE TIME COMES FOR YOU TO ASK QUESTIONS, YOU’LL BE READY WITH THIS COMPLETE LIST. An interview is meant to be a two-way street. The hiring manager is interviewing you to determine whether you’re the best fit for the job. At the same time, you should be asking questions to determine whether… read more
5 sabotaging job interview mistakes – and how to avoid them
By Ladan Nikravan NO MATTER HOW PREPARED YOU ARE FOR AN INTERVIEW, YOU CAN STILL END UP MAKING ONE OF THESE MISTAKES THAT’LL TAKE YOU OUT OF THE RUNNING. Great news! You’ve gotten an interview for that job you want, so the next step is to ace it and get closer to getting hired. You’ve… read more
How To Answer ‘What’s The Lowest Salary You Would Accept?’
Dear Liz, Twice this month I’ve talked with two recruiters who asked me the same question: “What’s the lowest salary you would accept?” I didn’t like the question, because I don’t know why a reputable company would be interested in paying people as little as they possibly could, but I answered the question in both… read more
The Interviewer Didn’t Like It When I Started Asking Questions
by Liz Ryan Dear Liz, I started a new job two weeks ago and it’s going great. I wanted to share my interviewing experience with you because it was the first time I’ve job-hunted since I started reading your columns. It really hit home this time that I get to decide which company and which manager to… read more