Dress the Part for Your Next Interview

In an interview, first impressions are everything. Even the most down to earth interviewer would admit that appearances matter quite a bit.

The outfit you choose sends a message about your professionalism and your ability to fit into office culture. It is an opportunity to sell yourself as a package to your hiring manager, so it’s important that you choose attire that will give you that extra edge you need to boost your confidence. Continue Reading

Quick 1-2-3 Job Interview Preparation

Carole Martin, The Interview Coach

You didn’t see it coming – at least not this fast. The call came in last night and you have until Friday to prepare for that important interview – and today is Tuesday.
What to do!! Don’t panic. You can prepare in three days by using this step-by-step guide.

If you don’t have three days – you may have to stay awake a little longer to prepare by compressing the exercises. Continue Reading

10 Top Tips For First Time Job Interviewers

Carole Martin, The Interview Coach

Somehow it happened too fast and you may not feel prepared to go out and get your first “paying” job. But the reality is here and the more you prepare yourself for the job search process the better the results will be. Read the full article with tips and resources here.

Here are ten tips to guide you through your self-inventory and preparation. Continue Reading

The Skype Job Interview Experience

Carole Martin, The Interview Coach

The Camcorder/Skype job interview was bound to happen – and it’s been happening faster and faster as the world becomes smaller and smaller. Because we are able to reach out to others around the world through social networking, electronic devices and instant communication – without leaving home or the office – it is not surprising that companies have latched on to this technique to conduct job interviews.

The latest trend in job interviews is to use the Camcord/Skype technology to screen and interview applicants. Companies are finding this new method to be a great way to save time as well as money by conducting phone screenings before they bring the candidate in for a face-to-face interview – and in some cases to conduct the full job interview over Skype. Continue Reading

6 Insider Job Interview Tips to Get You Hired

Sarah Shemkus, Salary.com contributing writer

Want to stand out from other job applicants? You will need high grades, demonstrable passion for your work and, of course, good grammar, according to hiring managers at Texas Instruments, a semiconductor and computer technology company that employees a staff of more than 34,000 worldwide.

For jobseekers, the process of writing cover letters, assembling resumes and going on interviews can seem opaque, with few clues to indicate what they are doing well and what needs improvement. So we asked TI’s head of worldwide staffing Shannon Freeze-Flory and Andrew Hardy, director of sales and applications, to share their thoughts about what they look for in candidates and what can get an applicant noticed (in both good and not-so-good ways). Continue Reading

More Employers Doing Video Job Interviews

Thanks to modern technology, more employers are taking advantage of a different way to conduct job interviews.

Job seekers may want to get ready for their close-ups, a new OfficeTeam survey suggests. More than six in 10 (63 percent) human resources (HR) managers interviewed said their company often conducts employment interviews via video. This is up from just 14 percent one year ago. In addition, 13 percent of respondents think their organization will use video more frequently to meet with applicants in the next three years. Eighty-five percent anticipate the number of video interviews to remain the same. Continue Reading

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Your Job Interview: Preparation Meets Opportunity

Congratulations!  You have finally landed a job interview.  Now, the next step is preparing to show the interviewer that you are the best candidate for the job.  With good preparation, you have an opportunity to leave a favorable impression that could lead to a new job. Continue Reading

6 Simple Steps to a “Perfect” Job Interview

Jimmy Sweeney, President of CareerJimmy

People are quick to tell you what not to do in an interview, on the job, while dealing with clients, or during a conversation with management. Such advice can be discouraging. Wouldn’t it be more helpful as well as motivating to be told what to do?

That’s the point of this article––to offer you six steps to take that can result in a smashing and successful job interview for you. After you’ve read them over, copy the list so you can review it as often as needed, relax, and then walk into the job interview with confidence. Continue Reading

Expect a Competency-Based Interview

Robin Kessler

Most good students realize quickly that if they want an “A” it is important to understand what the professor is looking for. Figuring out what other people are looking for is critical to being successful in school, and especially, when you are looking for a job.

In today’s tough job market, it is important to understand what the interviewer is looking for and what type of interview to expect. Interviewers will be focused on finding someone who has the right background to do the job, is willing to work hard, and will work well with other people in their organization. And the most widely-used approach to interviews? Competency-based interviewing. Continue Reading