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6 Tips to Nail Your Onsite Interview
Sometimes nothing is scarier than an onsite interview; it can be more stressful and confusing than the job itself. Once you have passed through the initial phone (i.e. screening) interview, your next step is to be brought onsite for a face-to-face interview. Others are still vying the same job….your work is not yet done. Follow […]
5 Tips to Nail Your Phone Interview
Phone interviews are sometimes harder to prepare for than typical face-to-face interviews. With others vying for the same job, you need to make a great first impression, in order to pass to the next stage of the interview. To do so, just follow these 5 tips: Have a positive attitude During your initial phone interview, […]
Smart Answers to Tough Interview Questions – It is Not What You Think
By Christiane Soto, Snelling.com The job market is changing. Companies are hiring. Résumés are being written. Interviews are being scheduled. Interview…the very word puts fear into many a job seeker. There is pressure to look perfect, sound perfect, and answer every question perfect. How do you know which questions will be asked? How do you […]
Hiring Now? Here are some Good Interview Questions to Ask.
By David Allen, Snelling.com There is a talent war going on. People, for the first time in years, are willing to leave the “relative” safety of their jobs for new opportunities. Companies (again for the first time in years) are willing to take the chance – in terms of time, money and effort – in […]
The Cast of Seinfeld Wants their Clothes Back. How to Dress Appropriately for Your Interview.
By Christiane Soto, Snelling.com The advice is all around you. How to Dress for an Interview Dress to Land the Job Dress for Success on your Next Job Interview Catchy titles…lots of advice….are you overwhelmed yet? If so, you are not alone. Everyone has (at one time or another) obsessively focused on their clothing choices […]
The Feedback You May Not Get is Sometimes the Most Important
Many times, people interview for jobs – either with a staffing firm or directly with a local company – and never receive a call back for an additional interview or are told that there are no positions available. No other feedback is given. Outside of skills, many hiring managers are looking for those intangibles that […]
Find the Best Cultural Fit With Your Next Job
Fortune magazine rolled out their “100 Best Companies to Work For in 2012” list. These are the employers that, according to Fortune, offer “dream workplaces” Three highlights include: Google (#1) – noted for its culture, mission and free meals Wegman’s Food Markets (#4) – noted for its heath programs, including a “health hotline” and smoking […]
6 Tips to Improve Listening Skills
It’s been said that the opposite of talking is not listening, but waiting to talk. Preparing for a job interview is often about planning what we’re going to say to the interviewer, rather than preparing to listen to their questions. Having some idea of what you want to communicate is important, but it’s equally important […]
Upcoming Interview? Success Starts with the Right Mindset
Self-confidence is a powerful, but often elusive, asset when interviewing. Stiff competition, concerns over qualifications and the uncertainty inherent in the interview process can easily rattle even the most poised job seeker. Just as you prepare your answers to interview questions, you should also prepare to be confident. Use this list of techniques to enter […]
Make a Great Impression During Your Next Interview – Avoid These Common Mistakes
Whether it’s a limp handshake, an irrelevant answer or a ringing cell phone, interview mistakes are a real turn-off to potential employers. You only have one chance to make a first impression during your next interview. Make sure it’s a great one! Prepare yourself for success with this list of the biggest interview missteps and […]
