Interviews from within the employees’ own company pose an interesting scenario: how do I prepare when I think I know all the questions and answers? These in-house interviews need to be treated with the same approach as other interviews, i.e., prepare and practice and research! These are actually quite critical steps in moving up within [...]
As schedules and deadlines become more constraining, telephone interviews have become more popular as a way to make quick judgments on job applicants without the face-to-face process. Often the person conducting the telephone interview will be a recruiter or non-decision maker that is tasked with cutting the applicant pool to a more manageable number. Keys [...]
As soon as the interview is concluded, there are several activities that need to be addressed: 1. Close for the next step in the process; find out the “who, what, when, where, why” of the process to better understand the company’s goals. 2. Jot down some notes from your view of the just-completed interview, evaluating [...]
These questions can vary, but most of the ten mentioned here will appear in the interview in some format or phrasing: 1. Tell me about yourself (career, work history, etc.) 2. What would your supervisor/co-workers say about you? 3. Name your three most prevalent personal strengths/weaknesses? 4. What area of your latest review cited a [...]
This critical phase of the interview sets the tone for the entire session. It is an opportunity to concisely summarize your education, work history, achievements, and objectives for the interviewer in a positive viewpoint, giving a snapshot of your career in two minutes. Practice this until perfect! Often this makes a lasting impression on the [...]
Use these tips for success: 1. Research the company to find out all you can to be as knowledgeable as possible; 2. Prepare Questions & Answers showing you are interested in the job; 3. Dress Professionally in a suit for men and business outfit for ladies; 4. Arrive early for the interview with proper tools [...]
As in all business dealings, a key to success is proper preparation, and in the interview process portion of the job search cycle this is especially true. The interview, by definition, is a “sharing of information” in the form of a conversation between two or more people. The best way to have an effective interview [...]
As the second of three steps (following the resume) in the job search cycle, the interview process is definitely the most critical step as this is where the applicant can make or break the opportunity for employment. Keeping in mind that the company has reviewed the resume and requested the interview, the candidate has made [...]
From the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupation – Percent Growth projected through 2014 1. Home health aides – 56% 2. Network systems and data communications analysts – 55% 3. Medical assistants – 52% 4. Physician assistants – 50% 5. Computer software engineers, applications – 48% 6. Physical therapist assistants – 44% [...]
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