There are lots of websites and books about preparing for a job interview. Unfortunately, most of them read like an encyclopedia, and fail to share with you what companies fear most about you.
- I have counseled thousands of job seekers over my 16 year career as an executive recruiter.
My greatest success is not all the placements I've made over the years, but knowing my advice gave job seekers the advantage in landing a great job.
This site will teach you the best way to navigate through the job interview process with several real life examples of what works and what doesn't work.
- One of the greatest trials of my life came when I lost my job and was out of work ...for 7 long months. I experienced a roller coaster ride of emotions from overconfidence to downright despair. I faced many of the same things you are now facing:
- Financial hardship
- Cold insensitive interviewers
- Rejection
- No call backs
- Silly interview questions
- Fair-weather friends
- ...and sleepless nights quietly praying to be rescued
- As an executive recruiter, I work closely with hiring authorities to recommend job seekers and broker offers.
After every interview I ask the hiring manager what they liked about my candidate and what they didn't like.
Hiring managers are always very direct and open with me...unlike they would be with you if you asked them for the same feedback.
They always tell me the good, bad, and ugly about how the interview went. Believe me, they aren't bashful about telling me what's on their mind.
Over the years, a consistent pattern has emerged as to how managers make hiring decisions. If you know this pattern, you will definitely have a leg up on your competition during the interviewing process. This edge can make all the difference in winning an offer.
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Outline of a Resume
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Popular Types of Interview Styles
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Preparing for a Job Interview
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Second Job Interview
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Post Interview Follow Up
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Interview Thank You Notes
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Entertaining Job Interview Stories
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Top 10 Phone Interview Questions
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Phone Interview Tips
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Top 10 interview questions
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Behavioral Interview Questions
Face behavioral interview questions without fear. Avoid common pitfalls and blunders. Once you know the pattern of these questions, you'll be able to respond appropriately with poise and confidence.
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Situational Interview Questions
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Difficult Interview Questions
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