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A staffing firm in Oklahoma City, Express Employment Professionals, surveyed 300 hiring managers about the biggest interview blunders they've seen – and some ...
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If you're relying on the interviewer to ask the right questions to show how you are a fit for a role, then you're likely selling yourself short.
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Advice on when to wear pantyhose to work or to job interviews and when it's appropriate to skip the legwear.
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When The Job Interviewer Doesn't Ask The Right Questions Via Eric Kramer
Trish Sadar's insight:
Very interesting....
If this happens, it could be that the interviewer will base their decisions on a gut feeling. You can focus on connecting and active listening with the interviewer.
When the interviewer asks, "Do you have any questions?" You can summarize what you heard from them, demonstrate your interest in the position, and summarize how your skills, experience, and competencies are a perfect fit for the position and company .....then quick ask a question or two.
Make it a great day!
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July 25, 2013 9:28 AM
Are you ready to answer career questions during an interview? JobZing has provided an excellent list of potential career questions for you to use.
In my humble opinion most of the questions in the below list can benefit anyone…those who are interviewing who want to make certain that their responses are consistent with their employer’s goals, and those who are happily employed who want to assess where they are now in their career in terms of achieving their long-term goals. Thank you JobZing….
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1.What are your short term goals?
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There's a good chance the hiring manager in your next job interview will ask that dreaded question: What’s your biggest weakness? Here are some tips for handling it.
Trish Sadar's insight:
Excellent advice and tips!
It is true that most people know about the "What is your weakness" interview question; however, it does seem funny that some people stumble and lose their ground when answering the question.
As the article says: "It’s not a trick question and there’s no “right” answer—but interviewers are looking for something specific in your response to this challenging query."
What is the purpose of the question? Yes, it could be to check for resiliency; however, for me the goal is to do a temperature check on the candidate to see if they would be honest in sharing what they learned, and better yet what they are doing to develop their opportunity area.
For example an example response could be...."An area of opportunity that I identified this year is to strenghten my advanced knowledge of ____ software. What I am doing to strenghten this area is a, b, c, etc.
This shows that you have a development plan and are building those muscles!
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Unleash your potential: Build chemistry with interviewer
Trish Sadar's insight:
Remember the interviewer only has an established time for the interview and needs to go through many questions to make their recommendations. At times interviewers will attempt to pause the candidate to let them know that they have heard what they need for that question -- yet the applicant may still continue on and on to their own detriment.
The only way to know if you are acing the interview is to authentically connect with the person who is interviewing you. Listen, show them you are interested, and pay attention to the cues and clues they are giving you with their body language.
You want to make a great impression with the interviewer. Even if you are lacking one of the skills, I have seen interviewers pass along candidates because they really liked the candidate and believed they would be a great fit for the department and organization.
What do you think....how important is it to connect with the interviewer?
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Been invited to a university interview and not sure what to expect? We asked students to describe exactly what their interview experiences were like.
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Nice tips regarding from a University student regarding what to do during a University Interview.
Quick tips to avoid more jitters: - Skip the caffeine before the interview. Caffeine magnifies your nerves. - Decide on what a successful interview is for you, and be clear on your objectives - Do your research on the University and the interviewer - During the interview, listen with interest - Throw out the scripts and focus on connecting, participating and being your best you
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Well, a prospective employer interviewing with Google did. Media Jobs Daily released an article about the Top 25 Oddball Interview Questions, posted by GlassDoor, a company that gives employees an inside look at different ...
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eWeek (blog)
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Great advice in this article: Be calm and most importantly be yourself!
Many times when interviewers are trying to slect from a few similar candidates with similar skills and experience -- they may use varied questions to determine key competencies that are vital for the position.
In the example they used about the cow question, they were determining communication and critical-thinking skills of the interviewee.
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Studies have shown that your body language communicates more to another person than what you say or the tone of your voice. This is even truer when you are inte
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Got a job interview coming up? It's important to be prepared! Here are 5 phrases you need to avoid at all costs!
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Great article! In addition to the phrases: I also suggest to avoid using the word "no" during the screening interview.
The goal is to anticipate the questions, and to be prepared with alternatives and solutions. For example, instead of saying no, I can't do that, no, I am not familiar with.. You should be able to say....I am familiar with xyz system, while I have not used at work before, it is very similar to abc system which I am currently using. Or, I am currently taking classes on advanced excel and if hired I would be able to hit the ground running.
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So you landed the job interview? Make sure you don't do this ... Via Eric Kramer
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Orlando Sentinel recaps the list of top 20 things that'll crush your chances of getting a job, followed by the percentage of survey respondents who identified them as deal killers.
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Barry Cade pretending like he researched the company.
Trish Sadar's insight:
If you want to increase your chances of getting hired....please research the company, the position, and if possible know who will be interviewing you.
Don't do what Barry Cade did.
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The goal of a resume is to land you that interview! So now that you have the interview.....are you ready?
This article walks through how to prepare for 10 different types of interviews. For those of you who have read my book, you will see some familiar preparation advice.
Preparation builds confidence...so that you can be your authentic self during any interview. No matter how good you are.....you don't want to just wing an interview -- you just want it to look like it was seamless to the interviewer:)))
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It’s always better to overdress than underdress. My friend Junior told me that. Great article, I'm currently reading it.
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1. Is there public transportation nearby? 2. Can I work from home? 3. Us there a probationary period? 4. What does the company do? 5. Is there on-site child care? 6. Will you check my Facebook page...
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Excellent top ten questions not to ask during the interview!
Please read these if you want a good laugh. Are there other questions that we could add to this list?
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“Would you go on a date with me?” and “Could I get a pay advance?” are among the most, um, memorable questions interviewers have heard. (RT @payscale: RT @FortuneMagazine: What not to ask in a job interview.
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Love this article!!! If you want a few chuckles, please read.
You may think that there is no way that candidates ask these questions -- I am here to tell you that they do! Besides the below questions, people have often asked about salary, when they are due for an increase, when they get their bonus, when they can take their first vacation, how many sick days are the given, and questions that certainly should not be asked on the first interview. What are some other questions that you have heard besides the below?
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Trish Sadar's insight:
Excellent tips in the article! OK -- my philosphy on a few:
Knowing why you should be hired....if you don't know why you are the best candidate how will the interviewer?
The entrance: are you making a great first impression from head to toe?
The conversation: Are you concentrating on connecting and active listening with the interviewer?
Preparation: Have you prepared as you would for a final exam? If you had, then you would be able to walk into the interview confident and ready for your authentic personality to shine through.
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Anyone who has ever looked for a job has a story about quirky interview questions and potentially embarrassing answers.
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Some questions that i have not heard before. Asking a candidate to sing a song.
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