January 15th, 2010 → 5:07 pm @ marc
1. Could you describe a typical day/week in this position? The typical client/customer I would be dealing with? How will my leadership responsibilities and performance be measured? These questions not only show your interest in the position, but also help you to clearly understand your role and the tasks that you would be expected to undertake. [...]
January 13th, 2010 → 4:52 pm @ marc
Looking for some job interview tips? Here’s some ideas on how to best use your employment history to win your interviewers over. Your employment history may consist of anything from a Saturday job at school to twenty or more years’ experience in practical, professional, technical or managerial work in your chosen field. Wherever you are [...]
January 11th, 2010 → 10:23 am @ marc
Giving attitude to the receptionist? Not such a good idea. She works for us, too. I may in fact be “hot” or “smoking”, but sharing that with me in the interview is kind of negative. When I give you a chance to ask me a few questions, your very first inquiry should not be, “When [...]
January 7th, 2010 → 4:48 pm @ marc
When preparing for an important job interview, don’t forget to jot down a few questions that you want to ask. Asking questions shows you’re truly interested in the job—and gives you the opportunity to show off your knowledge of the company. In addition, it gives you a chance to find out if the role really is [...]
January 7th, 2010 → 9:47 am @ marc
What does your body language say about you? Your heart is pounding. Sweat build on your forehead. Your mind is racing….. It’s a job interview. While it’s no secret that job interviews can be pretty nerve-racking, a lot of job seekers spend a significant amount of time worrying about what they will say during their [...]
January 5th, 2010 → 5:09 pm @ marc
A few years ago my boss wanted me to select one good candidate for a job vacancy. I went through around 30 CVs, most of which listed reading, music, swimming and chess as applicants’ interests. I hate to break it to you, but if everybody plays chess then no one’s intellect stands out. And if [...]
December 25th, 2009 → 4:35 pm @ marc
Job interview preparation is one of the key areas for being a successful job interview candidate. But wait a second. Did you know Stamford research department looked into what forms the basis of successful communication between individuals and this applies to job interviews too. The results were surprising. What you say accounted for just 10%. [...]
