Posts Tagged ‘interview tips’
Soft Skills: What Are They And Why You Should Have Them
What separates two technically proficient employees? Imagine there are two accountants vying for a managerial position. Both have a firm grasp of accounting and an ability to use the latest software tools even in their sleep. Who would be promoted to the managerial role? What extra skills would the accountants need to have to prove…
Read More5 Questions You Should Ask During An Interview
Interviews are supposed to be a two way process. While your interviewer(s) are evaluating your suitability for the position, you are also able to use the opportunity to decide if the position/company would be a good fit for your career aspirations. By asking certain questions, you can gauge the suitability of the company. Asking these…
Read More8 Myths or Facts About Your Next Job Interview
Guest Post By: Michael Klazema With the summer season nearly upon us, the job search is about to heat up again. From high school and college students looking for summer employment to recent graduates on the hunt for their first job (not to mention all the people who choose the summer as a time…
Read More5 Reasons To Build Your Communication Skills Today
When there are people, there is communication. Every passing second, there is a need to exchange ideas and information between people. Your ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively would stand you out and differentiate you from a crowd of employees. As an employee, you must constantly improve your communication skills. These are the reasons…
Read MoreBack To The Basics: How To Prepare For An Interview
How many jobs can you get without needing to interview? It is very rare to get employed without undergoing some form of interviewing. Since interviews are the most popular selection method used by employers, job seekers must learn how to pass interviews. The key to passing interviews is PREPARATION. In today’s competitive job market, those…
Read MoreGet More Job Interviews By Doing Less (but with purpose)
Guest Post By Keith Mackay Keith Mackay is Managing Director of Resume Right , a business helping professional clients with career documents such as resumes, bios and LinkedIn profiles and providing real-world career advice and guidance. Keith is an experienced head-hunter and executive recruiter, previously MD and Partner of several major search companies. There are…
Read MoreWhat To Do When You Don’t Know The Answer To An Interview Question
Have you ever been in a situation where you hear an interview question and all you can do is stare at the interviewer, mouth agape? If you have been in such a situation, you would know just how painful it can be even if it is just one question that you could not answer. Sometimes…
Read MoreFive Post Internship Tips
You have just completed an internship. Time to sit back and wait for what happens? Instant job offers? Back to the boredom of school? There are so many feelings and hopes that students who have just completed an internship have. We all know how important internships are in getting valuable work experience and kick starting…
Read MoreTips To Handle An Upcoming Phone Interview
Recruiters often use phone interviews to reduce the number of applicants before a face to face or panel interview. In the past, phone interviews were a very short not-so-detailed affair. Job seekers could afford to take it less seriously. Nowadays, with the increase in the number of people seeking employment, phone interviews have become more…
Read MoreIs Your Body Language Making You Fail Interviews?
At your last interview, you did everything right. You used the industry lingo. You answered the competency questions well. You demonstrated your skills, knowledge and experiences. You said everything right. Yet, you did not get the job. What could be happening then? It may be that you are overestimating your performance. However, an usual cause…
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