Job Interview Blog

Job Interview Blog is my mini-journal about the job interview process. It...

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Mar 9, 2010, Phone Interview Tips

Phone interview tips and strategies to help you land a job. Preparation, questions, answers and mistakes to avoid.

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Mar 8, 2010, What is the best answer to the job interview question: what is your greatest weakness?

Share with someone a weakness that could also be viewed as a strength. The link below gives you several examples of weaknesses that double as strengths. Also, only share 1 or 2 weaknesses. If an interviewer asks you for more than this, just politely say, "I really don't have any other glaring weaknesses".

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Mar 5, 2010, What Every Job Seeker Should Consider

I just emailed to subscribers this month's Job Brick Wall newsletter. It contains something every job seeker should consider. Enjoy!

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Mar 5, 2010, Preparing for a job interview

Avoid fatal mistakes and time wasters in preparing for a job interview.

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Mar 3, 2010, Job Interview Tip of the Day: Tough Interview Questions...Answered

What difficult interview question are you hoping no one ever asks you? Share it with me...and I'll tell you the best way to answer it to avoid getting the thumbs down.

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Mar 2, 2010, Job Tip of the Day: Ok to drink during a dinner interview?

Under certain circumstances it is appropriate to share a drink with your interviewer. However, pay close attention to these key do's and don'ts.

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Mar 1, 2010, Job Want Ads on the Increase

Since early January I've been tracking the number of job want ads employers have been posting in 5 major to medium sized cities--Detroit, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Fort Wayne, and South Bend.

These job postings are up 92% (Jan 1 - Mar 1), from 13,072 jobs, to 25,101 today. BTW--these are only jobs paying $60,000 or higher.

Why these 5 cities and what's the big deal?

Because these communities are manufacturing based with close ties to the Automotive Industry. They were hardest hit during the recession. So, if there is steady weekly job growth in these cities...the tide is coming in.

It still feels like we're in a recession, but the good news is, the job market for the past 8 weeks has trended upwards. Your luck is about to change.

Feb 27, 2010, Ideas to end your lengthy unemployment

Unless you've lived through an extended period of unemployment, you have no clue what it feels like. For most folks, it's one of the greatest trials of their life.

I am developing an enlightening 21 day course of action for job seekers who are sick and tired of getting no job interviews after trying everything under the sun. My course is designed to lift your spirits, restore your hope, and maximize your chances of landing a job--sooner rather than later.

Subscribe now to my monthly newsletter, Job Brick Wall, for updates and details on this upcoming course.

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Feb 27, 2010, Difficult interview questions

There is nothing worse than dreading difficult interview questions. Who wants to look like a deer in the headlights?

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Feb 26, 2010, Cover letters for resume impact

Under special circumstances, cover letters for resume clarity are important. Even so, a cover letter, sometimes referred to as, a resume cover page, is optional.

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Feb 25, 2010, character reference letter

A well written character reference letter can make a difference in you getting a job interview or a job offer.

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Feb 25, 2010, Behavioral interview questions

Face behavioral interview questions without fear. Avoid common pitfalls, blunders, and mistakes.

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Feb 17, 2010, Job interview attire

Your job interview attire says a lot about you. Make a powerful first impression by looking your best.

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Feb 9, 2010, job brick wall

If your job search has hit a brick wall, my free newsletter will give you some fresh ideas and renewed hope.

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Jan 21, 2010, job interview weakness

We all have shortcomings. Your job interview weakness could be the way you lost your last job, your age, a long period of unemployment, health issues, no college degree, anxiety, or other issues.

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