Interview Advice (71)
Job Seeker’s Weakest Link: Interview Follow-Up
- Written by Alan Carniol
Follow-up after interviews should never be forgotten — they are essential to the job searching process.
5 Words and Phrases to Forget During a Job Interview
- Written by Alan Carniol
These five words and phrases can make or break your job interview. Read on to find out why.
Get to Know Different Types of Interviews — and Learn How to Nail Them
- Written by Alan Carniol
Whatever the interviewer throws at you, it is best to be prepared ahead of time to avoid committing rookie mistakes that can cost you potential employment.
Ace Your Initial Screening Interview Today!
- Written by Alan Carniol
Once you get a call, it’s important to do all you can to boost your chances of making it.
How to Follow-Up on a Job Interview Like a Pro
- Written by Alan Carniol
Learning how to get further information from a potential employer is a skill. Here’s how to follow-up on a job interview without being a pest.
Looking for a job is stressful enough. You have to make certain preparations in order to lessen the butterflies in your stomach throughout the interview and follow-up process.
How to Ace the Exit Interview in 4 Easy Steps
- Written by Alan Carniol
No matter how much you want to get out of your workplace, you still have to make an effort to leave a good impression. Keep in mind that your reputation will follow you everywhere, so being professional is important until the very end.
Prepare for Your Next Job Interview in 5 Easy Steps
- Written by Alan Carniol
Now that you’ve been called in for an interview, this is your chance to let the best of you shine through. Ensure you present your best (especially if you don’t want to go through the job search process all over again).
How to Succeed at Competency-Based Interviews
- Written by Margaret Buj
One thing I’ve noticed while working as a Recruiter and Interview Coach is that a lot of my candidates and clients struggle with answering competency or behavioral interview questions during job interviews. In fact, many times the main reason that the candidate got rejected after their interview is the fact they haven’t provided relevant and detailed enough examples.
Why Every Employer is Strength-Based Interviewing
- Written by Chris Delaney
Each employer, when recruiting, has a list of criteria or competencies they desire from their future recruit. In the past employers would ask the interviewee around 10 competency based interview questions, designed to uncover “what you can do.”
Acing Interview Questions That Don’t Have a Right Answer
- Written by Alan Carniol
Believe it or not, some hiring managers prefer throwing out an oddball interview question just to throw you off. Though these silly questions may not have a right answer, it is important not to lose your composure. Keep your cool and you’ll ace the question like a pro.
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How to Be Far More Persuasive in Your Next Interview
- Written by Alan Carniol
By Chris Delaney
How do you feel about influencing a job interview? Would you be happy to know that you were only offered the job due to your skills as a manipulator? Does coercing the interviewer give you the right to an increase in salary?
Interview Follow-Up Tips for Every Job Seeker
- Written by Alan Carniol
The interview process doesn’t stop once you step out of the room. Following up is essential, though most job seekers never do. A proper follow-up helps you further connect with hiring managers.
6 Ways to Fight off Interview Nerves
- Written by Alan Carniol
Going to a job interview requires confidence, courage and preparation. However, it is normal to feel anxious knowing that you’re a couple of minutes away from a possibly life-changing interview. The last thing you need is to let your nervousness ruin your performance and cost you the job. To avoid this, consider these tips for combating your nerves before the interview.
How to Make Giving a Salary Range Easier
- Written by Alan Carniol
Most job seekers get frustrated when it comes to specifying their desired salary range for the job they’re applying for. Some simply have no idea what a proper answer would be when asked about it during a job interview. It certainly would be nice if employers would name their salary range first, but it doesn’t typically work out that way.