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by Linda Matias
“So, why don’t you tell me about yourself?” is the most frequently asked interview question. It’s a question that most interviewees expect and the one they have the most difficulty answering. Though one could answer this open- ended question in a myriad of ways, the key to answering this question or any other […]
For most job seekers, the best antidote for this job-search stress is practice and preparation
By CB Bowman, Courtesy of the National Business Employment Weekly
Nervous about an upcoming interview? That’s normal. Fear of the unknown, rejection or failing is behind most job seekers’ interview anxieties. But by managing the interview process, you can control your fears.
If […]
by ARLENE HIRSCH
Courtesy of the NATIONAL BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT WEEKLY
Behavior-based interviewing first gained favor when the labor market was an employer’s paradise. When there were always more than enough candidates to choose from, employers could afford to be choosy.
Now that the job market has improved for candidates, it’s less common for interviewers to rely solely […]
A career coach suggests putting your brain in gear before engaging your mouth.
Stop!Don’t answer that question!During practice interviews, actual interviews and networking meetings, many job seekers are tensed and primed, ready to jump all over the questions they get.They eye the pitcher, praying for a high fastball across the center of the plate.Here it comes!Inwardly, […]
As a job seeker, you may view an interview as an interrogation or exchange of information.It’s neither.Interviews are sales calls.And, as any sales pro knows, you only get the sale by asking for it.You aren’t begging for a handout when you ask for a job.You’re offering prospective employers your experience and ability to contribute to […]