This is a story of success and failure. "I GOT THE JOB!!! Compensation and bonus aligned! I start Friday!!! Thank you again for this last push of encouragement and belief! I truly appreciate it!" Amy A great deal happened between this joyful message and the depressed mess Amy was a month … [Read more...]
Nail that Final Interview and the Job Offer
Several of our Interview Doctor clients have had final interviews recently. We call them “final” because we are hoping that after this particular interview a job offer will be forthcoming and the job search can be over. It is very exciting! It got me thinking about how this final interview is … [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...]
A Better Way to Interview Job Candidates
Are you satisfied with your organization’s interview process? Recently a coaching client, Tanya, shared how proud she was that she finally has gotten her team to the place where they function well and get along. She was concerned that adding new team members will disrupt the great team. I asked … [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...]
Walking a Tight Rope: How to handle extended Job Interview Process
Imagine yourself on a tightrope stretched across the Grand Canyon. Your feet wobble a bit. Your breath catches if you glance down. Job search is like that. One false move and POOF you hired the wrong person. Or POOF you said the wrong thing and you didn’t get the job. What a tough spot for either … [Read more...]
Job Interview Tools Part 2: Create a Great Impression
The tools you bring to a job interview reflect the impression you want to leave. Be sure the tools you carry are right for the job you want. A kindergarten teacher can have portfolio with cute little apples on it. It is not ok for a vice president to carry a portfolio with cute little apples. I … [Read more...]
Get the Interview Relationship Started
A job interview is a mating ritual to learn as much about the other person as possible in a short period of time to decide whether a match can be made. Candidates should prepare by knowing what they want and being able to answer some basic questions. Candidates are selling themselves. Today … [Read more...]
How to Answer “How am I different?” During a Job Interview
Recently a boating friend asked me, “Tell me about this business you run. What do you do? What makes you different?” Ever been asked that question during a job interview? I bet you have. Job Seekers get asked that question frequently. You have to have a good answer ready. Otherwise you look silly … [Read more...]