Archive for the ‘Job Interview’ Category
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Top 10 things not to say in a job interview
Thursday, June 23rd, 2011
If you want to make a good impression during a job interview, it is important to say the right things. Here are ten things you should avoid saying.
Job interviews can be an intimidating process. There are a number of good resources that will help you to learn what the right things to say are during [...] -
Why Branding Your Resume Produces A High ROI
Saturday, June 18th, 2011
It has been no secret in advertising and marketing for some time now that you need to know your target audience. In a job search it really isn’t any different. You need to know who you audience is, what their needs are and how to communicate the benefits of what you offer.
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Do What Most Job Seekers Don’t: 5 Resume Tips
Wednesday, June 15th, 2011
When it comes to writing a great resume, there are no hard and fast rules or specific formats that you should adhere to; however, your resume should be targeted to each specific job that you are applying to. In addition, it must be concise, clear, command attention and stand out from the pack.
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Human Resources Secrets: Why You’re Not Getting the Job
Friday, September 17th, 2010
The number of American job seekers is reaching record highs. While unemployment numbers in the United States grow at an unprecedented rate, many job hunters are frustrated. Despite pounding the pavement day in and day out, some of those looking for a new job find that they are not getting any job offers; in fact, [...]
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9 Secrets to Getting the Job You Really Want
Monday, May 31st, 2010
Interviewing for a job is a very stressful and difficult process — made more intense today because so many companies are reducing their workforce, thus increasing the number of applicants for a shrinking number of jobs. The competition for available jobs is fierce. Yet, you can beat the competition and actually get hired in the [...]
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Achieve the Job Offer You Deserve by Avoiding These 10 Salary Negotiation Mistakes
Thursday, May 20th, 2010
Whether you’re new to job-hunting or a seasoned pro, whether you love the art of salary negotiation or dread it, the truth is that knowing salary negotiation tactics — and avoiding salary negotiation landmines — are key to obtaining the job offer you seek and deserve.
While much is written about the tactics of salary negotiation, [...] -
How To Sell Yourself Like A Product
Thursday, May 13th, 2010
Interviewing for a job is in many ways comparable to a sales person making a sale. If you were a sales person and were about to sell a product to a customer you would do some homework or research so that you could convince your customers that your product was the best product on the [...]
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What Is Your Greatest Weakness?
Thursday, May 6th, 2010
The fastest way to make a good interview go bad is to avoid questions posed by the hiring manager. The one question candidates love to avoid is, “What is your greatest weakness?” Most candidates are quick to respond with superficial answers such as “I’m a workaholic” or “I’m a perfectionist.” Not only are those responses [...]
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When Bad Interviews Happen to Good Candidates
Wednesday, May 5th, 2010
Going through the motions of a bad interview is like peeling back the layers of an onion. Sally learned this lesson the hard way, hands-on during an interview that should have been a piece of cake. Sally applied for a position that fit her qualifications perfectly. When she received an invitation to interview, Sally believed [...]
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Interviewing - The Screening Interview Part 2
Thursday, April 29th, 2010
Difficult Questions
1. What are your weaknesses?
2. Why did you leave your last job?
3. How do you deal with criticism?
4. Where do you see yourself in ten years?
5. How do you deal with authority?
6. What do you think of your previous manager?
7. What is the riskiest thing you have ever done?
You think the interview is going [...]