Interview Tips (163)
Keep Calm and Carry on Talking
- Written by Alan Carniol
Here's an important interview lesson many folks learn the hard way:
As I might have mentioned a while back, I recently took up playing the guitar after I inherited my aunt's old Spanish guitar.
Anyway, a few weeks back, I was (attempting) to play along to Ozzy Osbourne's "Crazy Train", and I was doing pretty well -- until I missed a note and got flustered. You can guess what happened next.
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?
How to Answer Impossible Interview Questions
- Written by Alan Carniol
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.
8 Types of Job Interviews to be Ready for
- Written by Alan Carniol
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:
Make Clumsy Interviews A Thing Of The Past
- Written by Alan Carniol
Yesterday, I received this email from John (an Interview Success Formula member who I predict is going to land his dream job pretty soon):
Who’d Get The Job: Candidate A or Candidate B?
- Written by Alan Carniol
Last week, I received this reply (to one of these emails) from "S":
Winning Interviews – The Game has Changed
- Written by Alan Carniol
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?
Why Do You Want This Job?
- Written by Alan Carniol
Folks often ask me how to best answer this question:
"Why do you want this job?"
Here's what I advise:
3 Types of Interview Answer You Should Avoid
- Written by Alan Carniol
Here are three (popular, but misguided) types of interview answers you should avoid at all costs next time you're in the hot seat:
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How to Unearth Diamond-Grade Accomplishments
- Written by Alan Carniol
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.
The Stealth Interview Question
- Written by Alan Carniol
There's one particular interview question -- one that I can almost guarantee will come up in every interview -- and it catches a lot of candidates off-guard.
Do you want to know why?
No more games?
- Written by Alan Carniol
Tell me if you can relate:
"Sometimes, I wish I could just open my head up, pull my brain out my skull, slap it down on the table, and say: 'This is me. This is what I can offer. Take it or leave it. But, please, let's stop with the silly and pretentious games.'"
You've earned the right to call yourself an experienced professional. You've put in your 10,000 hours of expertise. You've "paid your dues", so to speak.
The Secret of the Flourless Chocolate Cake Interview Strategy
- Written by Alan Carniol
Are you a huge fan of desserts? No matter how much calories they have in each bite, ignoring what our sweet tooth craves is just so close to impossible. But if you’re looking for a sweet shift from the usual, perhaps you might want to try having a flourless chocolate cake for a change.