Interview Tips

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Harvard Business Review just completed a study that explores if chit chat before the formal interview influences the interview itself. 

Many job seekers leave interviews thinking they did a great job and just to find out they didn’t get the job.  It may have happened to you.

The number one complaint by jobseekers is the lack of communication when you apply to a job (that you qualify for) and never hear back from the employer. This could be due to many factors like a poor resume, numerous jobs or a poor internal screening process. No matter what the reason, most job s...

My checklist for first impressions is very simple and it should be. When interviewing, so many spend time trying to memorize canned answers to questions like, “tell me about your greatest weakness?” Sure you need to be prepared but make sure that you do a great job with your first impression. ...

We have all heard the saying "always the bride's maid, but never the bride. It is a sad, old cliché, yet for some candidates interviewing for a job, it may seem like the norm for them in the interviewing process as they always make it to the final interview, but are passed over for another candi...

For most of you, I wish all interviewers started off with this question. Answered properly, it allows you to set the tone for the rest of the interview. Unfortunately for many, it also is why so many of you screw up the interview.

You are sure you are a perfect fit for the job and you feel you nailed the interview, but you still didn't get hired. Here are some real reasons of why the company may not have hired you.

In a perfect world, you would know the exact salary and benefits for the job that you are interviewing for from the start. The employer would also know exactly what your compensation expectations are as well. However, these things never seem to line up and this is what causes a lot of stress an...

Yes. The simple things in life are sometimes not so simple. Interviewing for a great job is not simple. However, if you can master the things in an interview that you control, you will make a great impression. That is why these two interview questions are critical to your interview success.

The internet is a great tool for doing pre-interview research. Just make sure you do it right!

Understandably, many people find discussing salaries uncomfortable and embarrassing during an interview. However, most interviewers expect some bartering and, if it motivates you to put more into the job, it is worthwhile for both the applicant and the employer.

Rapport is the connection between two people; the spoken and unspoken words that say ‘we are on the same page’. In an interview situation you can employ numerous techniques to maximize the rapport between yourself and your interviewer.

Employers often use psychometric testing to vet potential employees and help them understand a little more about your personality and ability to fit into the role they are offering – and this type of testing is becoming increasing popular.