Category Archives: Interviews

Crafting an Interview Game Plan – Different Types Require Different Prep

by Virginia Franco May 28, 2016 Follow @VAFrancoResumesMay 28, 2016 While interviews remain a chance for decision makers to evaluate you and vice versa, the past few decades have introduced some new interview formats into the game. Here’s a breakdown of the most common interview styles, both old and new, with quick and easy insight … Continue reading Crafting an Interview Game Plan – Different Types Require Different Prep →

How to Interview by Talking About the Future . . .

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by Personal Branding Blog February 24, 2016February 24, 2016 . . . But first, what do you know and understand about the future? The average person born in the latter years of the baby boom (1957–64) has held 11 jobs from age 18 years to 46, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That … Continue reading How to Interview by Talking About the Future . . . →

How to Use the Right Interview Process to Avoid the Wrong Hire

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by Suzanna Colberg February 23, 2016February 23, 2016 When it comes to the interview process, we all want to believe our judge of character will be a good enough predictor to peg candidates who will succeed and even flourish in our organizations. It’s natural to feel that by interacting with someone directly, you’re going to … Continue reading How to Use the Right Interview Process to Avoid the Wrong Hire →

The 5-Minute Guide for Acing an Interview [Infographic]

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by Paul Keijzer February 16, 2016 Follow @Paul_KeijzerFebruary 16, 2016 Going to an interview is nerve wracking. No matter how many times you’ve done then and especially if it’s that dream job you’ve been after, they can simply be a challenge. There’s a very good chance you may be juggling things before your interview so … Continue reading The 5-Minute Guide for Acing an Interview [Infographic] →

Short & Scholarly: Which Job Candidates Suffer More From Interview Anxieties?

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by Daniel James January 17, 2016 Follow @FurstPersonJanuary 17, 2016 It’s so secret that anxiety can be a cause for a job candidate to under perform in any stage of the hiring process. Some candidates feel more comfortable with face-to-face interviews, while others would rather take a hiring assessment because they can be nervous around … Continue reading Short & Scholarly: Which Job Candidates Suffer More From Interview Anxieties? →

The Opposite Side of the Interview Table

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by Ken Thoreson January 16, 2016 Follow @/KenThoresonJanuary 16, 2016 The Opposite Side of the Job Interview Table Tips to Consider when considering a new Job/Employer Recently a received a call from a former client, he wanted to discuss the potential of considering another opportunity. During the conversation it occurred to me that I have … Continue reading The Opposite Side of the Interview Table →

7 Trickiest Job Interview Questions: Answered.

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by Irene McConnell January 15, 2016January 15, 2016 The job interview can be a minefield. Even seemingly simple job interview questions work on several levels – what you say, how you say it and the qualities your answer demonstrates. This can leave you feeling adrift, especially if it’s been several years since you’ve had to … Continue reading 7 Trickiest Job Interview Questions: Answered. →

10 Most Bizarre Questions Ever Asked in the History of Interviews

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by Tess Taylor January 10, 2016January 10, 2016 Why do recruiters do it – asking weird and outlandish interview questions? Asking ‘out there’ interview questions that seemingly have nothing to do with the company or the job at hand is starting to become the norm at some organizations. If you’ve been on the prowl for … Continue reading 10 Most Bizarre Questions Ever Asked in the History of Interviews →

How To Sell Yourself In An Interview Without Bragging

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by Personal Branding Blog November 26, 2015November 26, 2015 The overwhelming majority of job applicants realize the importance of selling themselves during an interview and they’re correct. It’s imperative to leave any meeting with a prospective employer or recruiting professional firmly believing in your competence, ability to do the tasks at hand as well as … Continue reading How To Sell Yourself In An Interview Without Bragging →

5 Interview Questions To Ask Field Representatives

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by Aya Tsuruta November 23, 2015November 23, 2015 Working on a remote team comes with its challenges. Field representatives need to be motivated and self-starting while managers need to be able to monitor team members without being overbearing. The key is to have trust, but trust is something that takes time to build. To get … Continue reading 5 Interview Questions To Ask Field Representatives →