Posts for "Interview"


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)

Executive Recruiting Secrets: My Interview with MVP Recruiters CEO

From Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel
December 12, 2011 at 6:30 am
Are you tired of reading how to revise and refresh your resume? I’m tired of writing and speaking about resume and interview tips too! That’s what inspired me to go in search ... (more)

4 Most Important Questions to Ask at an Interview

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
December 2, 2011 at 2:00 am
So you’ve completed the process of searching for a job and sent out your cover letter and resume. Now, you’re invited to come in for an interview. An interview is a critical ... (more)

Using the Correct Body Language During an Interview

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
December 1, 2011 at 1:00 am
Using the correct body language is essential to your success during the interview and beyond. Body language communicates a lot of information about you, no matter what words come ... (more)

One Secret to a Successful Job Interview [FREE Webinar]

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
November 28, 2011 at 5:30 pm
Webinar Information Date: November 30, 2011 Time: 12:00 PM ET Duration: 30 minutes Host: J.T. O’Donnell Cost: FREE Host Information Jeanine Tanner “J.T. ... (more)

Job interview test-Let’s see what you can do

From upstartHR
November 28, 2011 at 7:15 am
Ever been quizzed in a job interview? Test prep is difficult when the interviewer moves away from the rote questions and asks you to actually perform the job as ... (more)

20 Things About Grace

From Small Hands, Big Ideas
November 21, 2011 at 10:00 am
Last week I was interviewed on Laura’s wonderful blog, Prana & Pie (great name, right?) on her 20 Things About the Cook series. It was interesting to write 20 things ... (more)

Do I HAVE TO Take This Job?

From Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel
November 16, 2011 at 6:30 am
A number of people have asked me if they should take the job offered them. Questions are lingering due to extenuating circumstances they each face. A down economy is a company’s ... (more)

4 Interview Prep Tips You Can’t Afford to Skip

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
November 14, 2011 at 5:29 pm
Interviews are extremely nerve-racking, you’re simply being judged. The fate of your future relies on how you come across to an employer/interviewee. You may have spent months ... (more)

6 Tips for Following Up After the Job Interview

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
November 4, 2011 at 2:00 am
If you’re not using the best, most effective methods of following up after a job interview, you’re missing out on the chance to score some easy points that just could push ... (more)

Credit Cards and College Kids… *ahem*

From Budgets Are Sexy
November 3, 2011 at 6:44 am
For whatever reason I’ve been doing a LOT of interviews/case studies/spilling of my ideas and thoughts to others, and every time I keep thinking – “Man!  This ... (more)

The Most Overrated Jobs of 2011

From Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel
October 31, 2011 at 5:30 am
Earlier this month I blogged about 5 recession-resistant careers that were each part of CareerCast’s Most Underrated Jobs of 2011. When CareerCast caught wind of my blog, they ... (more)

How Hiring Managers Make Hiring Decisions

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
October 25, 2011 at 12:30 am
Every day, millions of job seekers find themselves struggling to understand one big question: What does it take to actually get a job offer? Interviews come and go but no job offers. ... (more)

Personal Branding Magazine Issue 18 With Clayton Christensen!

From Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel
October 24, 2011 at 9:15 am
Personal Branding Magazine – Volume 5, Issue 2 Brand Innovation Summary Volume 5, Issue 2 focuses on how to innovate and cause disruption in your industry. Clayton Christensen, ... (more)

Making Sh*t Happen.

From Budgets Are Sexy
October 24, 2011 at 5:04 am
This morning I awoke to a killer email from one of my favorite people in the whole world – Miss Jenny Blake: Former 9-5′er at Google, and now publisher of all things ... (more)

FAQ’s in JOB INTERVIEWS…KNOW the ANSWERS BEFORE THEY ASK

From The Career Closet
October 14, 2011 at 7:26 pm
In my journey for a new job, I’ve been on plenty of interviews and there always seems to be the same kinds of questions asked. The interview always goes well. I am great ... (more)

Career Interview with E-Commerce Professional

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
October 13, 2011 at 1:00 am
I work as a freelance author, which means I am self-employed and spend a fair amount of time searching for new clients via the Internet. I am currently working exclusively for ... (more)

Qualify the Remote Office Opportunity

From Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel
October 5, 2011 at 5:30 am
Have you ever worked in a remote office where your opinion was considered remote, as in, “not valued”? My own experience has shown that the people at Headquarters enjoy the ... (more)

Personal Branding Interview: Stephen R. Covey

From Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel
October 5, 2011 at 12:04 am
This post originally appeared in my Forbes.com column. Today, I spoke with Stephen R. Covey and we focused on his new book “The 3rd Alternative: Solving Life’s Most Difficult ... (more)

Someone Interviewed Me

From Weakonomics
September 30, 2011 at 2:50 pm
Weakonomics isn’t so special that I get much attention from anyone.  But every once in a while someone wants to know more about me and I get interviewed.  If you want to ... (more)

Conquering Uncertainty: An Interview with Jonathan Fields

From Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel
September 30, 2011 at 1:30 pm
Follow your dreams. It’s a nice sentiment in principle, but how many of us actually follow through with it? Far too often, we get tied down with a backup plan and our extravagant ... (more)

Resolve Issues with Sales Techniques

From Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel
September 28, 2011 at 5:30 am
We have all encountered awkward moments whether with a significant other, client or prospective hiring manager. Whether you feel betrayed, angry or just uncomfortable, it is of ... (more)

7 Interview Questions You Must Be Prepared to Answer

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Personal Branding Blog
September 23, 2011 at 12:10 pm
Webinar Information Date: October 4, 2011 Time: 1:00 PM ET Duration: 1 hour Host: J.T. O’Donnell Guest: Laura Smith-Proulx Cost: FREE Host Information ... (more)

Sell the Gap On Your Resume

From Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel
September 21, 2011 at 5:30 am
Many times the question is asked, “How do I explain being out of work for a year or longer?” This is where a few sales techniques may successfully be applied. The first step ... (more)

Personal Branding Interview: Jason Keith

From Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel
September 20, 2011 at 10:45 am
Today, I spoke to Jason Keith, who is the senior communications manager at Vistaprint and runs the small business blog at Boston.com. In this interview, Jason talks about how social ... (more)