Interview Tips (161)
Importance of Doing a Mock Interview
- Written by Alan Carniol
A job interview is one of the most vital parts of the job search process. It’s an important step that offers you and the hiring manager the opportunity to determine how well you fit for the job and align with the company’s values and culture. It’s also a venue for you to obtain more information and decide if the job is right for you. Because an interview is where you showcase your skills and qualifications to convince your potential employer that you’re the best candidate, it’s something that shouldn’t be taken lightly. In fact, it’s something that requires adequate preparation. This is where a mock interview comes in.
Common Digital Marketing Interview Questions to Prepare for
- Written by Alan Carniol
You’ve probably seen it and heard it - the digital marketing industry is a lucrative industry to establish a career in. Now, more than ever, people with digital marketing skills are in serious demand because companies and brands are putting so much effort in their online presence and brand than ever before.
Your Ultimate Guide to Nailing the Most Common Interview Questions
- Written by Alan Carniol
Walking into an interview room can give you all sorts of mixed emotions, and that’s totally normal. No one comes in for an interview with 100% confidence about being able to perfectly answer all the questions. But, wouldn’t it be a lot easier if you somehow have an idea about the kind of questions the interviewer is going to ask so that somehow, just somehow, not everything comes as a surprise?
How to Ace Your Video Interview and Land your Dream Job
- Written by Alan Carniol
The use of video chat platforms for job interviews has significantly increased in the recent years. And why not? Leveraging this technology and incorporating it into the recruitment process offers an extensive range of benefits. For one, it speeds up the hiring process and reduces the number of candidate no-shows. It also helps improve quality of hire and eliminates stress when it comes to scheduling in-person interviews.
Nail your Job Interview with these 5 Prep Tips
- Written by Alan Carniol
The interview process plays a huge part in helping a hiring manager determine whether or not a candidate is fit for the job. This means that if you’re applying for a career of a lifetime, the interview isn’t something you should take lightly. You have to come in prepared. By preparedness means doing beyond Googling possible interview questions. It’s more of making sure you make the right impression and exhibiting your knowledge in the position you’re applying for.
5 Blunders to Weed out to Win the Interview
- Written by Alan Carniol
Hunting for a new job isn’t as easy as it sounds. As it happens, it requires a lot of preparation and the entire process can be nerve-wracking and quite stressful. From choosing the right clothes to reflecting the demeanor you want to portray and getting ready for the questions you may possibly be asked - you only have one goal and that is to ace them all.
5 Things to Avoid in a Job Interview Thank You Email
- Written by Alan Carniol
A thank-you email after a job interview is something a lot of jobseekers usually ignore. But what we’re not aware of is that its power to help you land the job you applied for cannot be discounted. Indeed, sending a thank-you note after a job interview can benefit you in more ways than one. For one, it shows your interviewer that you know how to pay courtesy and respect. It’s also an excellent way to demonstrate professionalism and good written communication skills.
5 Tips to Ace your Skype Interview
- Written by Alan Carniol
More and more companies are leveraging technology to make the hiring process faster and more efficient. Besides accepting online applications, hiring managers and recruiters also conduct interviews online and one of the most common platforms used is Skype. Skype interviews especially come in handy not only for companies screening potential candidates but also for jobseekers who are planning to relocate to a new place for that position.
4 Ways to Nail your Second Interview
- Written by Alan Carniol
You passed your first job interview? Congratulations! Now you have the next one to worry about. The first interview may be nerve-wracking and you did all that you can to ace it but it doesn’t mean the second one would be any less challenging. This isn’t to scare you but it’s important to note that the second job interview is where the real vetting actually happens.
During the first interviews, hiring managers would usually look into whether candidates are fit for the role and the company culture. It is during the second interview jobseekers have to further emphasize their added value and prove the recruiter why they are needed by the organization.
Make the most of this given opportunity and nail your second interview with the help of these tips!
5 Tips to Avoid Mistakes on a Job Interview
- Written by Alan Carniol
So you’ve been scheduled for a job interview after the initial screening, congratulations! Now what? Whether you are a fresh graduate from college seeking to land your first ever job or switching jobs because you need career advancement, it’s important to recognize that a successful job interview is key to locking in a job offer. Therefore, you have to ace it or you lose the chance to land that job you’ve been waiting for forever!
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5 Tips to Mentally Prepare for a Job Interview
- Written by Alan Carniol
The old adage “mind over matter” may be handy and useful to many things in our lives but if you’re a job seeker who’s about to come over for an interview, remembering this phrase may not be of much help. It’s completely natural to feel nervous and tense just by the thought of going through an interview and it doesn’t mean you’re not qualified or confident. However, we all know that this is a make-or-break moment. This conversation could change your life forever. This could be the start of something great in your career. And because you only have one chance it's only imperative to come in prepared.
There Is No “But”
- Written by Alan Carniol
I have a quick tip for today that I think will help.
It applies not only for job interviews, but also for annual reviews, salary negotiations, and, in fact, any kind of "difficult" conversation.
Here it is:
Pay close attention to when and how you use the word "but".
In fact, if you can, get rid of it altogether.
(You can often use "and" instead.)
What Kind of Handshake Was That?
- Written by Alan Carniol
Handshakes are important -- especially when it comes to job interviews.
Why?
Because they're often the first and the last impression you leave. Also, interviewers believe that how you shake their (and their colleagues') hand says a lot about your personality and character traits.
I'm not sure if that's true.
Nonetheless, it's important to shake an interviewer's hand right -- i.e. in a way that conveys confidence, authority, and trust.
With that in mind...
Cover Letter Signed By Your Daughter
- Written by Alan Carniol
This one might sound a little strange.
But it's one of those creative exercises that could yield something big for you, and perhaps even lead to a breakthrough in your job search.
Here it is:
Get your daughter -- or your son -- to write a cover letter for you, explaining why they think their mom or dad is perfect for the job.
Why might this lead to a breakthrough?
Because: