Tag: Interviewing
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How to Address Being Let Go in an Interview
An involuntary termination can be difficult to manage, but even when you are navigating the change well, it can still be hard to discuss in an interview. Often an employer will ask why you left your last job or why you were let go from your previous employer. Here are some techniques to help make…
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What to do After an Interview
At the end of an interview, be sure to tell the interviewer(s) that you appreciate their time. Recruitment processes can be long and difficult on both sides of the table.
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5 Ways to Stand Out During Your Job Search
Sometimes being qualified isn’t enough to get noticed in today’s job market. Supplement your education and experience with some winning characteristics and you’ll have a much better shot at the interview and job offer.
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How to Get (and Keep!) Great Job References
Recruiters are looking for meaningful feedback to deepen their understanding of you as an employee and to mitigate the risk of making a poor hiring decision. They are looking for any new insight that hasn’t been revealed
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Answering the Strength and Weakness Question
There’s a question that many people dread during an interview…
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Interview Outfits for Phoenix Summers
As the temperatures climb here in the Valley, it’s a good idea to plan a little extra for those summertime job interviews. Everything from keeping water close at hand to watching out for scalding seat belt buckles;the desert has its own rules to live by in the summer months.Here are a few things to keep…
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Answering the Salary Question
At some point in your job search you will be asked what your salary expectation is for a prospective role. Taking the time to prepare yourself for the question and fully formulating your answer can be crucial.
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Informational Interviews: 5 Easy Steps
An informational interview is just what it sounds like. It is an informal chat with no other agenda than gathering information about a company, a specific job, or a field that you might have interest in.
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How to Prepare for an Interview
Preparing for an interview is an essential part of your job search, but it doesn’t have to be painful. You don’t have to figure out the perfect answer to every question (there are no perfect answers) and you don’t have to write and memorize a script.
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Video Interviews: Do’s and Don’ts
In today’s flexible and global work environments there are more reasons than ever for companies to use video conferencing for interviews. If you have one scheduled with a company, here are some quick do’s and don’ts to help you prepare: