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Five Reasons to Link with People I Don’t Know Yet
May 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
As a big LinkedIn fan, I always encourage job seekers to expand their presence on LinkedIn. You can’t imagine the number of times I have heard people say, “I get invitations to connect all the time but I only accept those from people I know very well.” I find this view annoying. Let’s imagine this [...]
Your Computer Is Not Out To Get You: Calmness Wins The Job
May 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Sometimes I think my computer is out to get me. When I am really busy and quite focused, it stumbles. It never fails. When I am with a client and I want to show him something on my computer or search for something on LinkedIn with her, it stutters. When I am under a deadline [...]
Daydream Believer
May 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I had a stimulating discussion last night with Darlene, recently laid off from her employer after 20+ years of progressively more responsible positions with the same employer. She is a strong, successful person. But now she wonders if there is something else out there for her. Is it ok to not follow the path she [...]
Five Best Questions You Should Ask in an Interview
May 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
There are two ways to look at this. Sometimes the best questions are the ones you are prepared to answer. This gives you confidence. We spend a lot of time prepping clients to confidently answer the obvious questions. The other side of the coin is the best questions YOU should be asking. The [...]
5 Ways to Use LinkedIn Groups in Your Search
April 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
We love LinkedIn for networking here at The Interview Doctor. I have almost 1000 contacts and Dan is right on my heels. Wow, you might say. Yeah, well contacts are nice in and of themselves. Sometimes I just sit and stare at my contacts list thinking, how cool is that? But there is much more [...]
What NOT to Bring to an Interview!
April 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
When you set up an interview, be sure to ask if there is anything that you need to bring with you. By default, you should always take a clean copy of your resume and a list of at least three professional references. Depending on the job, you may need to bring other documentation but always [...]
The Networking Keys to the Kingdom!
April 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
LinkedIn Groups are your networking key to the kingdom. Until you have explored and joined groups you haven’t fully utilized the networking power of LinkedIn.com. Occasionally when I work with a candidate having trouble with his/her search, I find they have not fully explored groups. Here are some reasons why groups can be useful in [...]
Top Seven Ways People Don’t “Ace” the Interview
April 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Not everyone who interviews will be offered a position. Understanding the reasons for rejection will help improve your interviewing skills and prepare you for the next interview. According to Katherine Burik, founder and owner of the Interview Doctor, employers value candidates with drive and commitment. Those who show they are determined and do not make [...]
How Do Employers Use Linkedin.com?
April 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I am not a recruiter. In fact, I really dislike recruiting. It was always my least favorite part of Human Resources. I was glad to become an HR exec because I could have recruiters on my staff so I wouldn’t have to do the recruiting myself. So you might think it is kind of funny [...]
Six Ways Interviewers are Terrible
April 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Let me share a dirty little secret. People conducting interviews are very, very bad at them. Most interviewers would rather be doing almost anything else. It’s true! I would rather file than interview someone. I would rather deal with the nastiest employee problem than interview someone. I am well trained and comfortable with those activities. [...]
