Here's a clever quiz from Yahoo Hotjobs to see how much you know about successful interviewing:
There's a ton of knowledge, experience and wisdom contained within the breezy tone. Question 4, for example, encourages the interviewee to give an honest assessment of their background without unnecessary self-criticism.
This could almost be a "Top Ten" list for interview success:
1. Prepare for the interview.
2. Imagine the interviewer's perspective.
3. Practice for anticipated questions.
4. Give discrete, honest answers.
5. Have some questions ready.
6. Relax, show confidence, smile.
7. Dress appropriately.
8. Send a "thank you" note.
9. NEVER ask about compensation.
10.Be punctual. Or early.
Good stuff.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
"Old School" face-to-face
This Associated Press story suggests the appropriate balance in the job search between modern digital technology and the old fashioned face to face, press the flesh methods.
The highlighted tips are VERY well done. They effectively blend the convenience of email and social networking, for example, with the more traditional notion of "good manners."
"Stick with land lines" might be hard for PCP (post cell phone) job seekers to understand. But a digitized vocal quality or a dropped call does not a great impression make.
"Manage your digital footprint" makes total sense. Putting up an angry, flaming diatribe on a social networking site ... or showing too many photos with alcohol use could create an impression that's impossible to forget,
The highlighted tips are VERY well done. They effectively blend the convenience of email and social networking, for example, with the more traditional notion of "good manners."
"Stick with land lines" might be hard for PCP (post cell phone) job seekers to understand. But a digitized vocal quality or a dropped call does not a great impression make.
"Manage your digital footprint" makes total sense. Putting up an angry, flaming diatribe on a social networking site ... or showing too many photos with alcohol use could create an impression that's impossible to forget,
Friday, February 20, 2009
Prepare for these 17 questions
Here is an excellent from piece Career Hub listing 17 questions to expect in interviews:
Interviews follow predictable formats. The interviewers fall back on tried - and - true questions to elicit information. The wording might change and the emphasis might vary. But these questions come up again and again. Expect them.
Review these 17 questions. Prepare your answers in concise, positive terms. You will give yourself a major advantage.
A brilliant person (believe it was Richard Bolles, author of "What Color Is Your Parachute?") said, no matter how they dress it up, employers are really interested in the answers to four questions at the deepest level:
1. Who are you?
2. Why are you here?
3. What can you do for me?
4. How much will it cost?
If you understand the subtext ... and if you prepare for the text ... you will let your light shine.
Interviews follow predictable formats. The interviewers fall back on tried - and - true questions to elicit information. The wording might change and the emphasis might vary. But these questions come up again and again. Expect them.
Review these 17 questions. Prepare your answers in concise, positive terms. You will give yourself a major advantage.
A brilliant person (believe it was Richard Bolles, author of "What Color Is Your Parachute?") said, no matter how they dress it up, employers are really interested in the answers to four questions at the deepest level:
1. Who are you?
2. Why are you here?
3. What can you do for me?
4. How much will it cost?
If you understand the subtext ... and if you prepare for the text ... you will let your light shine.
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