Interviews allow hiring influencers to decide if you’ll be a good fit for the open position, and for the organization. They’re a high-stakes marketing presentation selling YOU. So, you can have all the right skills, the best education, and great experience, but a poor presentation can distract from and even diminish the perceived value of […]
Treat an Executive Recruiter as an Interviewer
An Executive Recruiter is often the first gatekeeper to the position you want and to the organization you want to join. Even if you don’t get the first position the two of you speak about, once you’ve met with an Executive Recruiter and made a positive impression, you become an active player on the field […]
Car Talk: What to Say to Yourself Before an Interview
We’ve all done it, that pep-talk in the car before you go into an interview. Why not make your car-talk a positive and effective one? Start when you leave the house, get serious about it when you arrive and park, and finish up as you’re walking into the building. Be prepared. This is a must […]
The No-Blank Interview
How can you prepare for a job interview well enough that you have the holy grail, a no-blank interview where you answer every question without a single blank, frozen silence? Practice and perspective! Practice Rehearse your elevator pitch. Practice introducing yourself and mentioning the characteristics that make you a great match for the job. Research. […]
The Nonverbal Job Interview – Body Language
Body Language IS the non-verbal job interview. 10 great tips for body language that says great things about you!
Tell Me About Yourself
Use a simple formula to know exactly what to say when asked to “Tell me about yourself!” in a job interview, or anywhere else for that matter!
Show Me the Money – Negotiating a Salary or Raise
Uncomfortable about negotiating a salary or a raise? You aren’t alone, here’s some great tips!
Fit is About Connection, Interview Tips
Every hiring influencer and job candidate is concerned with good fit. How do you know if it’s a good fit? Connection.
Overqualified? Now what?
Overqualified? The interview isn’t over yet!
Skype Job Interview Tips
Many companies, especially in the IT industry, are using Skype interviews for preliminary assessments of candidates. It’s a job interview like any other, with a few added technical and environmental concerns. With some preparation and practice, you’ll ace your Skype interview and make a great first impression. Prepare your tech Make sure you have downloaded, […]
The Right Smile Is Just as Important as the Right Suit
Knowing first impressions are crucial, you expend effort to polish your resume, develop a memorable handshake, choose a power suit, practice answers for interviews, but what about the right smile? The right smile is just as important as the right suit. Psychologists and social scientists have categorized at least 50 different types of smiles. Academic […]
Using the Mirroring Technique in a Job Interview
The mirroring technique can go a long way to enhance your rapport in a job interview.
Top 5 Things to Remember During a Job Interview
Your resume worked and you got an interview. Now you have to work hard to make that in person impression.
How Enthusiasm Can Win You an Executive Appointment
Would you hire a person who portrays negativity? No, chances are you would hire for positivity, engagement and enthusiasm.
How to Show Your Leadership Skills in a Job Interview
At the interview, they are the decision maker, but on the job, you are the decision maker. Show why you’re the right leader for this position.
How to Establish Rapport in a Job Interview
It is not just your answers that will win you a job. Rapport is another important psychological factor that impacts a hiring decision.
How to Follow Up After a Bad Job Interview
There is no such thing as a perfect interview, yet some conversations are worse than others. How to clear your mind and advance your candidacy.
How to Approach the Second, Third or Fourth Job Interview
The higher up the ladder you go, the more likely you are to have multiple job interviews. Here are a few things to keep in mind.
Relaxation Techniques for Job Interviews
While it’s understandable to be nervous before a job interview, you don’t want your nerves to affect your success.
5 Places to Research a Potential Employer Before a Job Interview
Once your job interview is scheduled and you’re clear about the details, here are five places to research a potential employer.
