Alan Carniol
Alan is the creator of Interview Success Formula, a training program that has helped more than 80,000 job seekers to ace their interviews and land the jobs they deserve. Interviewers love asking curveball questions to weed out job seekers. But the truth is, most of these questions are asking about a few key areas. Learn more about how to outsmart tough interviewers by watching this video.
Job Searching: How Not to Let Stress Get in the Way
We all know how stressful job searching can be. Frustration and anxiety can hijack the whole process.
According to Alexis Carrel, a French surgeon and biologist, people who don’t know how to fight worry can struggle with many aspects of life. In a job search, letting negative emotions rule you can break your career if stress isn’t dealt with.
Too Many Interviews, No Job Offers – Here’s What to Change
If you’ve been looking for a job for too long, then it’s probably time to evaluate your actions. Are you doing something wrong? Have you been performing poorly during interviews? Here’s what to do in order to bring you a step closer to employment.
Interview Question: If you had to choose, would you consider yourself a big-picture person or a detail-oriented person?
Every job seeker out there should know that this work-style question is one that every recruiter wants to ask to see if you fit the job. If you’re a detail-oriented person, are you willing to adjust to circumstances that will help you look at the big picture even more? How about the other way around?
Applying for a Nonprofit Job: What You Need to Know
Once you’ve decided you want to work in a nonprofit organization, there are multiple factors you need to consider. If you’re out to improve the community or even the world, here’s what you need to know.
Interview Question: Have you ever been on a team and someone was not pulling his or her own weight? How did you handle it?
Have you ever been on a team where the effort wasn’t equal? If so, you should be able to answer this question. If you haven’t run into this issue, here are some simple tips to consider:
Planning a One-on-One Networking Meeting
Who says you need to attend a large event just to make connections? Believe it or not, building your network shouldn’t be difficult if you enjoy getting to know new people. Networking can take you to so many places — and you might even land your next dream job because of it.
Interview Question: What do you think of our products and services?
If you think this question is a no-brainer, think again. Job seekers usually fail to answer this question well.
What about you? How well do you really know a company’s products and services?
Common Job Search Frustrations to Conquer
Having the right attitude is important in order to build your career successfully. Though you may have what they’re looking for, it won’t take you that far if you don’t know how to react with optimism.
Interview Question: What are your short and long-term goals?
Knowing (or not knowing) what you really want in life can make or break your interview. Read on to learn how to tackle this question.
Acing Interview Questions That Don’t Have a Right Answer
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.