Alan Carniol

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.

Critical Observations in the InterviewPractically every career advisor will say that you should arrive 10 to 20 minutes earlier than the expected time of the interview. This will prove that you can keep an appointment, and should give you enough time to complete any paperwork, fix your hair, and do anything else that needs to be done.

Interview Physical TherapyPhysical Therapy is one of the many important professions in the health care sector. This occupation may involve providing treatment and care to people with physical injuries or illnesses to regain their range of movement and control the pain. Often physical therapists help people who have lost their motor functions due to accidents, illness, or age. It's a tough job, and you might be asked by an interviewer why you chose this line of work.

Land a Job Using Social MediaIs spending countless hours looking for ads on job boards and posting your resume online the crux of your job hunt? If the answer is yes, then you’re not alone.

According to Jobvite’s 2013 Social Recruiting Survey of more than 1,600 recruiters and HR professionals, one reason the strategy mentioned above is not successful is this: While 42% of their applicants come via job boards, only 14% of the people they hire come from this source.

4 Sales Strategies in the InterviewSales careers aren’t for everyone, but let’s face it: Most people who need to work for a living must learn how to sell at least one thing – themselves.

Even if you think your job will involve no selling whatsoever, chances are you’ll still need to sell yourself to a hiring manager. To that end, you’ll have to start thinking like a salesperson, and like a salesperson, you’ll need to implement highly effective strategies.

Interview Question PharmacistAs a pharmacist, you know for a fact that your job is a challenging one. Obviously, the well-being of patients and the reputation of doctors are partly in your hands. Therefore, when you apply for a job, the interviewer will be interested in your past experiences – especially the conflicts you encountered. This is because they have to make sure that the people they hire are levelheaded and trustworthy.

8 Job Interview TipsAnytime we’re looking for a job, we tend to ask lots of people or search the World Wide Web for hints and ideas. However, it seems like everyone is telling you about the same old things like writing a great cover letter, tailoring your resume to the job, widening your network and reaching out to it... All of these tips tend to get repeated over and over again.

Outside the Box thinking Art DirectorIn most professions, creativity, resourcefulness, and originality are must-haves for job seekers. This is especially true in the art industry, where everyone is expected to have their own original ideas.

Get Back on TrackAdmit it or not, losing a job can be discouraging and disheartening. What helps is having a plan – one involving the right attitude, the correct approach, and a precise strategy. With these, the feelings of failure, frustration, and disappointment can turn into vibrant emotions of success and satisfaction. If you have a plan and the right outlook, losing a job might actually be the catalyst you need to further your career.

Interview Question WaitressWaitresses have a challenging job in which they have a number of responsibilities, from being a salesperson and customer service representative for the restaurant to taking orders and occasionally checking on patrons. In addition, they are expected to make sure that the paying customer had at least a satisfactory dining experience. They also need to be knowledgeable of the menu, ingredients, and how each item on the menu is prepared. In addition to that, they have to be polite, courteous, and prompt, and they are required to work well with other employees.

Social Media ExpertiseAs you surely know, today's world has become technology-based. Nearly everything we want to learn about can be found the World Wide Web, and more specifically on social media. With the growing phenomenon of social media comes the opportunity for companies to post advertisements and notices about their products and services – and for you to use your social media skills and expertise to help you land a job.