Posts for "Interview"


Answering Interview Questions Effectively: Tricks of the Trade

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career and Job Search Blog
February 9, 2012 at 2:30 am
Whether you are in a job interview or you are being interrogated by a mad boss, here is an answering technique that preserves composure and provides clear logical answers to almost ... (more)

Interview Rejection To Selection

From Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel
February 8, 2012 at 6:30 am
People unfamiliar with sales techniques usually become depressed by interview rejection and then lose momentum for continuing in their search for employment. From a typical salesperson’s ... (more)

Hone Skills With Practice Interviews in Media Jobs

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career and Job Search Blog
February 8, 2012 at 2:30 am
Whether you’re a new college grad just entering the workforce and looking for media jobs, or a seasoned professional who finds yourself back in job hunting mode for the first ... (more)

3 Hygiene and Grooming Faux Pas Your Interviewer Won’t Tell You About

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career and Job Search Blog
February 7, 2012 at 12:30 am
Men and women have different faux pas when it comes to wardrobe, but they make a lot of the same mistakes when it comes to personal hygiene and grooming. And while most of my clients ... (more)

Stop Sweating Interviews (Literally!) – The BEST Prep Tool You’ll Ever Use

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career and Job Search Blog
January 31, 2012 at 12:00 pm
Recently on C-REAL-TV, I mentioned my Interview Prep Tool. It’s a tool I give people to help them get comfortable and confident with interviewing. Here’s a true story ... (more)

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?

From Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel
January 31, 2012 at 6:30 am
If I had one wish that could be fulfilled by every job candidate I see, it’s that he or she would want to earn a million dollars a year, plus bonuses. I’ve asked lots of other ... (more)

The Biggest Mistake You Can Make in a Phone Interview

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career and Job Search Blog
January 31, 2012 at 1:45 am
I have to admit, with more than 12 years of hands-on experience interviewing candidates for various positions, I find the biggest mistakes aren’t made during the face-to-face ... (more)

Career Interview With a Civil Engineer

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career and Job Search Blog
January 31, 2012 at 12:45 am
In this career interview, an engineer shares his experience in the industry. He talks about the challenges faced when working for government contracts, and also opens up about ... (more)

Career Interview With a Registered Nurse

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career and Job Search Blog
January 31, 2012 at 12:10 am
This is a true career interview with a Registered Nurse as told to DiversityJobs.com, where you can find other interviews with healthcare professionals, like one with a Physical ... (more)

College or Career: Smart Gen Z Choices

From Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel
January 30, 2012 at 6:30 am
How often are you impressed by someone to the point you want to go the extra mile to make a difference in their life? That’s what happened when I met 21-year old Lauren of LN ... (more)

5 Wardrobe Malfunctions Your Interviewer Won’t Tell You About (Women’s Edition!)

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career and Job Search Blog
January 30, 2012 at 12:15 am
Since most of my clients are applying to work in conservative, professional environments like law firms, investment banks, and corporations, I advise them to wear conservative, ... (more)

Wowing Them at a Second Social Worker Interview

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career and Job Search Blog
January 25, 2012 at 1:30 am
If you’ve performed well during a first interview for a social worker job, then you may very likely be called back in for a second round of interviews. It’s not uncommon for ... (more)

‘I’m Educated, I’m Interviewing and I’m Not Getting Any Offers’

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
January 24, 2012 at 1:30 am
Hi Dorothy, My two Master’s degrees are in International Business in 2008 and International Relations in early 2010. I was looking for a middle management role given my education ... (more)

Interview Beyond Your Reach To Achieve Your Best

From Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel
January 18, 2012 at 6:30 am
You know in your heart that special job you want for your own to advance your career, but it is seemingly out of your league.  Stop. Think again. Ask yourself, “Is it truly ... (more)

BiggerPockets Rethinks the Real Estate Investment Conference

From A Student of the Real Estate Game
January 13, 2012 at 1:46 pm
If you’ve spent any time in the online commercial real estate space, you’ve come across the online network BiggerPockets. BiggerPockets ... (more)

How to Ace the Panel Interview

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
January 12, 2012 at 1:00 am
Had a call for a panel or group interview recently? While you might be thrilled to make it to this stage of the hiring process, the mere thought of fielding not one, but a whole ... (more)

Personal Branding Author Interview: James Marshall Reilly

From Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel
January 9, 2012 at 6:30 am
Today, I spoke to James Marshall Reilly who is the author of Shake The World: It’s Not About Finding a Job, It’s About Creating a Life and the founder of Guild Agency Speakers ... (more)

The One Interview Mistake You Are Making That Could Cost You a Job

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
January 6, 2012 at 1:30 am
Nothing new here: Differentiation is the key to getting a job. No matter who you are you will have scores, perhaps hundreds, of competitors. You have to differentiate yourself. As ... (more)

Negotiate a Great Salary… Even in a Recession

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
January 4, 2012 at 2:00 am
Work is just, that, work. Just getting or keeping a job these days seems like enough. The thing is, its not. Starting salaries dictate how much you earn long-term. In addition, ... (more)

The Best Interview Tips for Any Job

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
January 4, 2012 at 1:30 am
Getting a job interview puts you one step closer to the job you want, and yet the smallest details can make or break your chances of getting your foot in the door. Whether you’re ... (more)

How to Beat the Interview Jitters

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
January 3, 2012 at 1:00 am
It is totally normal, and expected, to be a little nervous as you go into a job interview. The best way to handle these nerves is to be prepared. Before you arrive at an interview, ... (more)

Interview – The Urban Village Concept Redefines the Apartment Community

From A Student of the Real Estate Game
January 2, 2012 at 11:51 am
Happy New Year everyone! A few weeks ago I published a post arguing that building a community and sense of place is the key to ... (more)

How to Prepare for a Job Interview

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
December 15, 2011 at 1:30 am
Rule Number 1: Research Congratulations! You have been invited for the interview. Now, what do you do? The first step is beginning to research the company. Once you have done this ... (more)

Behavior Based Interviewing for Sales Jobs

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
December 15, 2011 at 12:30 am
If it’s been awhile since you’ve been out of work and interviewing for a job then you may never have encountered the concept of behavior based interviewing. Or, you may simply ... (more)

10 Mistakes That Can Ruin Any Interview

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
December 14, 2011 at 2:00 am
Your cover letter and resume has made a positive impression on a potential employer and they’ve called you in for an interview. Now you need to ensure the employer stays impressed ... (more)