In any job interview, you’re bound to be hit with one or more “behavioral” questions, the ones that ask you to describe your response to real or hypothetical work situations, and one of the more popular questions concerns your reaction to stressful situations in the workplace.
It’s a reasonable question. No job is immune from stress, whether you’re a retail clerk trying to cope with an irate...
'Where do you see yourself in five years?' How do you answer this common interview question? The following is an excerpt from my book, Get That Job! The Quick and Complete Guide to a Winning Job Interview, available from Amazon.
What's behind this interview question?
Why do interviewers ask you this? For one thing, they want to know whether the job aligns with your goals, and thus whether you'll stick around....
Undoubtedly you’ve heard the adage that everything is negotiable. Whether or not this is true is up for debate, but what is true is that in any situation, it’s worthwhile to explore options. When you’ve been engaged in a job search, it can be tempting to jump at the first offer that comes your way. Most people do. In fact, only a mere 37% of candidates negotiate their job offers, and an abysmal 7% of women...
Steve left the interview smiling and totally convinced that he had “connected with the hiring manager.”
As he stated, “The job is mine to lose.”
Now that the interview was over, he just had to sit back and wait for the magical phone call.
Right?
While Steve went about his usual activities, the interviewers compared notes, and the search to fill the position continued.
“He seems t...
If you have cultivated the belief that only the “lucky” people get the best jobs, please consider how much power you have given up and the amount of time you have wasted by believing that getting a good job is out of your control. I’m not disputing the fact that it may be more of a case of who you know than what you know, but believing that all you need is that “big break” is missing the mark....
How should you answer the interview question, 'What is your greatest weakness?' This article is an excerpt from my eBook, Get That Job! The Quick and Complete Guide to a Winning Job Interview, available from Amazon.
How to answer the interview question 'What's your greatest weakness?'
In most cases, the interviewer isn't just asking this to find out if there's a weakness that would disqualify you. They'...
I’m seeing some interesting trends through my clients’ experiences, and after being interviewed for a trade magazine article about the current hiring landscape, I’m curious to see if these insights resonate with you. (Note to self: Get better about posting links to my interviews)
The candidate with the most experience doesn’t always get the job. The combination of skills, experience and cultural f...
Wouldn’t it be great if the employers you’re targeting with your job search/resume submissions would read every word you’ve written and pay close attention to all of them?
Never happen!
Realistically, that’s about as likely as presidential candidates shaking hands courteously, patting each other on the back, and exchanging friendly smiles–and meaning it!
EMPLOYER HIRING PRACTICE SHORTC...
The new year is an excellent time to revisit the language we use to promote ourselves at work, during interviews and when talking with clients. The words we choose or use unconsciously have a direct impact on the value others place on our contributions. Too often I hear clients use words and phrases that undersell them and demean the good work they do.
This generally unconscious habit conveys an underlying lack of confid...
The key to achieving your career goals rests first in knowing that you are a valuable person with a unique combination of skills and talents to offer the world, and then implementing a plan of action to identify and capitalize on that talent.
The following stories are based on real-life, job search problems and their solutions.
Each person overcame their roadblocks and used talent, perseverance and a plan to reach the...