I’m sure you’ve sat through movie or TV “bloopers” at the end of shows and laughed at the mistakes the actors make during the filming of the show. If I could put together a film with bloopers that people make in interviews it might seem funny as well – but not when it happens in real life - to you! (more…)
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There is nothing I hate more, than attending a job interview. They are a necessary evil, no doubt, but I have always dreaded them. It seems to me that all you do is show that you are good or bad at job interviews, and not whether you are good at the job you’re a candidate for.
Some job interviewers approach the interview very systematically, reading up on techniques, psychological profiling and so on. (more…)
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Sample interview questions of the common type are listed below. Answers are included. But perhaps suggestions for tailoring your responses is a better way to put it, since specific answers are impossible to provide. Practice answering these sample interview questions out loud to yourself or ask a friend or relative to help you. (more…)
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Let’s start off with the most common mistake applicants make on job interviews.
According to 36% of recruiters who completed a survey by Korn/Ferry International, one of the largest recruiting companies in the world, the most common mistake is: Talking too much. (more…)
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So you were fired? Now what? How will you explain it when you interview?
There are many questions that plague job seekers. “What salary are you looking for?” is a big one. “Why should we hire you?” is another. And “Why did you leave your last job?” can leave you spluttering if you were fired and don’t know how to answer. (more…)
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The interview might be the single biggest factor in determining whether or not you get a job. Your resume gets you in the door but it’s your performance during the interview that will get you the job. Knowing the importance of the interview, it’s foolish not to put in some preparation time. There are a few key areas where preparation will help you in getting the job. (more…)
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Of all the questions you’ll be asked, personal and family ones appear to be the most “statistical.” For this reason, most jobseekers answer them in a “static” way, with “name, rank, and serial number.” They’re also often emotionally charged, since interviewers ask about personal perils, family feuds, and status symbols. Therefore, rehearsing your lines is particularly important, since what you say is as important as what you convey. (more…)
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An interview gives you the opportunity to showcase your qualifications to an employer, so it pays to be well prepared. The following information provides some helpful hints.
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Before going on any job interview, it is crucial to learn as much as possible about the company you are seeking employment with. Document the history of the company, their signature product maybe, and several things about the job. It’s good to be as knowledgeable as possible about the company before going in. (more…)
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In this day and age, as job competition has increased, interviewing techniques have also gotten tougher. Larger corporations often adopt multi-layered interview techniques from initial screening until the job offer stage. (more…)
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