February 8, 2012

Testimonials

  Testimonial “Katherine, thank you for the excellent work you did through The Interview Doctor with our science education interns this year (2010/2011). Your two visits to our campus to work with the fifteen graduating seniors has made an incredible impact on the impression our students have made on the professional community and boosted the [...]

THE Key Interview Question

‘Tell Me About Yourself?’

Does Your Past Predict Your Future in Job Search?

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Even if you don’t like baseball, this Seth Godin observation about Bill James, a pioneer sports psychologist, can offer you a major interviewing tip. Take a minute, and read his blog post first: (with permission) by Seth Godin Bill James and you The guy who revolutionized baseball stats had a simple insight: past performance is [...]

‘What are YOUR hobbies?’

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What Are Your Hobbies? We help facilitate local interviewing skills workshops offered to folks enrolled at the local ‘One-Stop.’ (If you are looking for work, and have not visited your local One Stop – in our area called Employment Source – they offer solid resources and some very helpful, professional assistance. And, it’s free to [...]

Book Recommendations

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Lessons from a Recent College Grad

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My youngest child graduates . . .

My first panel interview…not a slam dunk! (Part 2)

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Here’s how I did.

So I’m sitting in this huge room interviewing with the Cleveland Cavaliers . . . I couldn’t tell you specifically what they asked. Why?

Finding a Job in City A While living in City B: Taking Action, One List at a Time

I wasn’t always a list maker, but I can tell you, when you are looking for a job, lists work. The exciting part of deciding to live in a new city is deciding to live in a new city.

How to Find a Job in City A while Living in City B: Part I – Making Connections

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Finding a job is difficult, let alone finding a job in another city across the country. But I’ve done it. Twice.

Tell Me about Yourself – the Two Minute Drill

When interviewing for a position as a new college graduate, employers often will ask you an initial question to find out how prepared you are to sell yourself for that open position. This question comes in a statement format: “Tell me about yourself.”