Interview Advice (71)
How to address an enormous gap in your work history/resume
- Written by Alan Carniol
Employment is a major part of our lives; it’s what helps us fulfill our daily needs. However, there comes a point when you need to take time off in order to attend to something: caring for a sick relative, raising a family, traveling, or going back to school. Now you’re ready to get back to work, but the problem is that you now have a huge gap in your work history. How do you explain it to a potential employer?
Want to Know Why Employers Don’t Tell You Why You Didn’t Get the Job? Here’s Why
- Written by Alan Carniol
Job seekers typically want to know why they didn’t get job, so that they’ll know what mistakes they made or perhaps what skills they lack so they can improve their chances next time. Unfortunately, most employers don’t reveal the reasons why they turned you down. Here’s why:
4 Interview Mistakes by Fresh Graduates
- Written by Alan Carniol
It’s been a long time coming. For years you’ve worked your way through college. Those sleepless nights will finally come to an end as graduation day approaches. Now, all you’re worried about is hearing back from the companies you’ve sent resumes to.
Got a Job Offer? Here are 5 Things You Need Do First
- Written by Alan Carniol
Good job on writing the perfect cover letter and resume and getting yourself an interview... and congratulations for a job well done on getting a job offer! But don’t celebrate yet, because there are still things left to do.
Reason Why You Shouldn’t be too Nervous about the Interview
- Written by Alan Carniol
Anyone can feel interview jitters before an interview, so why wouldn’t you? The opportunity is finally here for you to turn things around after a long period of being unemployed or to get away from a bad boss.
The Five W’s of Writing Your Cover Letter
- Written by Alan Carniol
In this day and age, some job seekers are trying to dismiss the notion that a cover letter is important. If you are one of those who think that a cover is no longer relevant, then you need to hear this message: A cover letter is still and will always be important when you’re applying for a job.
Took time out of the workforce? Here's a unique opportunity for you.
- Written by Alan Carniol
A gap in work history used to be a disadvantage in landing a job. Or in getting invited for an interview. Employers worried that such a resume gap meant out of date skills, and perhaps a decreased work ethic.
For some top firms, that view has changed.
4 Things You Can Do While Waiting for the Call
- Written by Alan Carniol
You have done your research and found yourself a couple of job openings. You already possess all of the necessary qualifications and know that you are a strong candidate, so you went ahead and sent them the necessary information. You got yourself invited for an interview, and because of your preparation, you did well. Now the only thing that’s left to do is to wait.
Ways to Reduce Your Stress Levels before an Interview
- Written by Alan Carniol
Every day there are contributing factors to our stress levels. As much people would like to live a stress-free life, this is just not possible. There will always be things that will cause us stress—some within our control, and some not. No one wants to have stress in their system because it can affect our mental and physical well-being.
Five Reasons You’re not Getting Interviews
- Written by Alan Carniol
Your job search is at a standstill. You have been sending applications tirelessly for the past few weeks but can’t get seem to go over the hump. It feels like no one is interested enough to use your services. If this looks like it’s starting to become a pattern, then you may be doing something to prevent yourself from getting interviews.
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5 Mistakes That Interviewers Make
- Written by Alan Carniol
Hiring is a big decision for any company; it can either help a company to prosper or hold it back. Before hiring, interviewers sift through applicants carefully in order to hire the best one. Still, even though hiring someone is a big decision, managers make mistakes in their interviewing, leading to bad hires. Here is a list of common interviewer mistakes:
How to End an Interview on a Strong Note
- Written by Alan Carniol
Most people remember bad events more than good ones. Psychologists say that the brain processes positive and negative events differently. They say that negative events involve more thinking and are processed more thoroughly than positive events.
This is further illustrated by how you will remember losing $100 more than earning $100. With this in mind, we should also remember how we need to end an interview strongly lest all of your efforts be wasted.
Dilemma on Short-Term Jobs in Resumes
- Written by Alan Carniol
In a perfect world, every citizen would be holding a permanent position with one or two employers until his or her retirement. In reality, the economy is unstable and companies often lay off good employees simply for financial reasons.
In a time when many are laid off and are struggling financially, it is understandable to see people accepting jobs just to keep a roof over their heads.
So now, you find an opening that feels like the perfect opportunity for a permanent position. You’ve had several short-term gigs. The question is: Do you put them in your resume?
Employer’s Mindset: Putting on their Shoes
- Written by Alan Carniol
Most applicants come to 
an interview with the wrong mindset. Often, this is why they don’t get hired even when they have the necessary skills and experience. The problem is that they have the applicant’s mindset.
When you come to an interview you should be there with an employer’s mindset. Why? Because this will help you understand what goes through their mind when they interview an applicant. Using this knowledge, you can prepare for an interview with the right mindset.