Interview Tips (120)
Text-book Example of How to Win Over a Younger Interviewer
Written by Alan Carniol
Perhaps you’ve heard it said:
“You know you’re getting old when the cops start looking young.”
Isn’t that the truth?
Let's talk about impossible interview questions:
They're the dreaded questions interviewers ask you about your career history, where -- if you answer them one way, you risk bad-mouthing your last employer and/or giving the interviewers ammunition to disqualify you from the role; but then, if you answer the other way, they'll simply not believe you, or worse, think you're a fool for making (what seems like) a silly career move.
Whether it's a phone screen, the final round, or another type of interview, make sure you adapt. Learn how. Here are 8 types of interviews to look out for.
In this article, I will define these for you, help you understand what to expect in each, and make your presentation sharper with valuable tips.
Prepare for Your Interview with These 5 Factors
Written by Alan Carniol
Preparing for a job interview the right way is critical. It's the difference between a nice conversation and a new job offer.
If you are prepping for an interview, please keep in mind the 5 factors listed below:
Yesterday, I received this email from John (an Interview Success Formula member who I predict is going to land his dream job pretty soon):
Last week, I received this reply (to one of these emails) from "S":
Thinking of switching careers or moving to a different company, but it’s been a while?
If you’re just getting back into the interview “game” after spending 10, 20, or even 30 years in your previous position, it may seem a bit more challenging than you recall.
Why?
Folks often ask me how to best answer this question:
"Why do you want this job?"
Here's what I advise:
Here are three (popular, but misguided) types of interview answers you should avoid at all costs next time you're in the hot seat:
As I've said before (many times), when it comes to job interviews, resumes, cover letters, salary negotiations, annual reviews, serendipitous encounters with industry "VIPs", etc. accomplishments are the coin of the realm.
That's why I recommend you put together a short list of some of your most impressive accomplishments and add to it as often as you can.