Interview Advice & Tips

My humble opinion: 

What I was seeking as the intrviewer is what you learned from a mistake or what you have been doing or currently doing to work on strengthening your weaknesses.

Okay, before you can focus on landing the job -- your goal is to land the college interview. 

Read this article that has quick tips to help you get prepared. 

If you are worried about nerves....skip the coffee if you can.  Caffeine will accelerate or heighten the nerves. 

Excellent tips in this article.  I have talked to you in my book and blogs about these.

Take a moment to read, and tell me what you think.

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.

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?

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?

• "What job is this for?"
• "Do I have to be at work every day?"
• "Would you go on a date with me?"
• "Do you want to take a ride in my new car?"
• "What color is the paint in this office?"
• "Can my husband finish this test for me?"
• "Is the boss single?"
• "Do you have a job for my partner?"
• "What are the women who work here like?"
• "Do you allow midday naps?"
• "How much time do I have to put in?"
• "Could I get a pay advance?"
• "Can I place my desk near the cafeteria?"
• "Could you help me find an apartment?"
• "Can you help me with the employment test?"
• "Can I get every Tuesday off?"
• "How soon can I take my first vacation?"
• "Can I have three weeks off every three months to pursue my music career?"
• "Can I have my birthday off?"

This article demonstrates the six different type of colleges that students can select from.  Of course, there are pros and cons for each type.

What are your thoughts?

Article provides answers to questions regarding when it is appropriate to follow up via linkedin with employers.

Remember, my advice is to ask kindly for business cards from each person who interviews you in person.  If you really want to wow them....do what others won't always take the time to do -- write hand written thankyou notes.

Please share with us some best practices that you have used?

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