A job interview is stressful for even the strongest folks. Someone who says they just love job interviews is probably lying. What is it about interviewing that makes most people uncomfortable? Many people don’t like talking about themselves. It feels like bragging. We’ve been conditioned since … [Read more...]
Find Your Dream Job Podcast
There’s one question that is often used first in job interviews, “Tell me about yourself”. It is THE one QUESTION that can really throw people into a panic too. You NEED to be prepared to answer this question. Fully prepared. That is why I often speak and share resources about this, like … [Read more...]
Job Search is a Project Plan Without an End Date
Sarah is changing jobs. At first there was a flurry of activity as she pulled together all the job search materials, her resume, updated her LinkedIn profile, added contacts and connected with old colleagues. She is far along with one company, hoping for an offer. But still there is that hole in … [Read more...]
Ooopps I Messed Up That Interview – Now What?
Job search is not always fun. Face it, it can be a soul sucking experience. But it is necessary to maintain a positive point of view throughout, be happy and positive in the face of the unknown. We all have our ups and downs. We need to time our outreach activities to those moments to coincide with … [Read more...]
The Top 7 Questions to Ask a Recruiter
Do you ever get calls from a Recruiter or Headhunter? Most of these come out of the blue. You need to be prepared when it happens. Not only should you know the top things to expect when a Recruiter calls (see this article) but you also need to be prepared with questions of your own for a … [Read more...]
What can Dancing with the Stars Teach us about Job Interviews?
You MUST Rehearse to Sound Great at your Next Job Interview! I love watching the famous dancers on old musicals. Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Gene Kelly. They are awesome dancers. I appreciate it so much because I can’t dance. I have tried. One Christmas my daughter gave my husband, Kermit, and … [Read more...]
The Game Changer Question in a Job Interview
Preparation is the key for Job Interviews! How to interview is all about preparation, and one of the key questions for an interview is the game changer, 'Tell me about yourself.' Prepare your answers to this multi-faceted question, and you will be ready to change the game in your favor! Watch … [Read more...]
When does Job Interview Follow-up turn into Stalking?
Ok, so you had a job interview. You thought it went pretty well. The hiring manager said he would make a decision in the next week but it has been two weeks and you haven’t heard anything. You called the recruiter every day since the interview but still no response. What is going on? Can a job … [Read more...]
How to Keep your Focus in a Job Search
Ever get so mad or frustrated that you can’t see straight? Especially in a Job Interview? I feel that way right now. I had an interaction with a job seeker who refuses to adjust his foolish practices. What are we to do with this kind of anger? It gets in the way that is for sure. It is a bad idea … [Read more...]