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- How to Select the Web Developer in Interview for Best of Your Organization - by Submitted on May 22, 2013 from Shakil SumraI would like you not to suggest you "how to select Developers or employees" but I would like to share my strategies and selection procedure that I do. So many times, being new management we are not confident of being an interview taker. I will suggest myself to hire an employee with care and ...
Views: 1222(1 vote) - ***Speaking Like a Valley Girl Does Not Speak Well of You - by Submitted on May 12, 2014 from Nancy DanielsIf you are looking to make the best impression possible, sounding like a Valley Girl is not helping that objective. When you raise the pitch of your voice at the end of every sentence, you lose all semblance of credibility because your statements sound like questions. You may be very ...
Views: 1486 - How To Discuss The Salary Question In An Interview - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from Marc DeBoerIt's guaranteed to happen to all of us at some point in our interviews; we get asked about our salary expectations and if you were not coached on how to answer the question, you can immediately disqualify yourself. The salary question can be very tricky because you don't want to say something ...
Views: 1469 - Tell Me about Your Weakness - by Submitted on May 26, 2013 from Niall CassidyOne of the most difficult questions in job interviews is: tell me about your weakness. Most people find it a very uncomfortable question to answer, because it may affect their image in front of their potential employers. After all, no employer wants to hire a worker who is careless, lazy, ...
Views: 1912 - How to be Confident at your next Job Interview - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Mariah ShippFor all of your adult life you have been able to communicate and express your inner thoughts without any problem. You are able to talk to friends, family and colleagues in a calm and confident manor and going to an interview is not really any different. You are able to articulate what you want ...
Views: 1642 - Tips on how to prepare for an interview - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2013 from Shorya BistA corporate interview is incredibly totally different from alternative interviews. Here, you’re applying for employment that is better of the most effective. Thus, you would like to focus and prepare yourself ahead for a company job. If you wish to achieve success in company world then ...
Views: 1611 - Why You Need To Say My Name More Often - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from Marc DeBoerI was talking to a prospective client yesterday and he asked me, "How do I make myself memorable in an interview or when networking?" We discussed a variety of tactics which will surely help him out, but there was one that stood out. We were talking about a specific chapter in How To Win ...
Views: 1499 - What 5 soft skills do you need for better interview results? - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from Lisa ChapmanCultural fit is very high on the list of hiring criteria and “likability” is one of the reasons many candidates don’t get the job. How would you rate your emotional intelligence aka soft skills? Since soft skills play a role in most hiring decisions, how can you demonstrate them during an ...
Views: 1398 - Is Investing on Rank Builder Solution Money well-spent? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2013 from Ricky PaulThe primary and principal aim of web presence is to be found. In order to achieve this goal, one needs to get better visibility and for better visibility, higher rank in the SERPs is essential. Keeping this view in mind, rank building programs sound like a great idea. However, every search ...
Views: 1226 - 5 Hiring Myths You Want To Know About - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from Marc DeBoerSometimes it can feel as if the hiring process is this vague, ambiguous, mystery of a process. Because of that, the rumor mill has been spinning hard producing hiring myths. I want to talk to you about 5 hiring myths that most people believe, but fortunately, are not true! Hiring myths done ...
Views: 1581 - So You Need Resume Help - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Marc DeBoerWe all ask ourselves this at some point in time, "Do I need resume help or not?" Why do we ask this? Because we all go through career changes in life and we want to land that next job. However, let me ask you this? If you wanted to have a procedure done, would you go to a doctor or do it ...
Views: 1337 - Defining Your Brand For The Interview - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Marc DeBoerDefining your brand for the interview can be tricky. When you sit down, you know who you are and what you can offer, yet how do you know that is the "right" brand to present in the interview? Or maybe, you've heard about all this branding talk, but don't even know what it means. Well, let's ...
Views: 1325 - Why You Need To Research Before An Interview - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Marc DeBoerI had the opportunity to speak with a VP of Human Resources and I would like to share with you something I learned; her pet peeve with the lack of interview/job/company research. The interview research you do or don't do, can make or break your chances of landing the job. When speaking to the ...
Views: 1304 - 10 Job Interview Tips for Corporate World - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from Priya NA corporate job interview is very different from other interviews. Here, you’re applying for a job which is best of the best. Thus, you need to focus and prepare yourself in advance for a corporate job. If you want to be successful in corporate world then consider my 10 job interview ...
Views: 2047 - Why You Shouldn’t Ask For The Job - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from Marc DeBoerWait! What? Don't ask for the job? Yup! It's annoying and no one likes it. What do I mean? With our job market still recovering back to its normal levels, there is an enormous amount of people who are still unemployed and we all know what they want. J-O-B-S! That's obvious, but then why ...
Views: 1387 - Complicated Interview Queries Suggestions On how to Respond to Interview Inquiries - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Anita DevisMaking ready for interview questions is never effortless, particularly when you have no clue what inquiries you are most likely to be requested. Competency dependent job interview queries are being employed an increasing number of by companies who would like to evaluate your outlook and mind-set ...
Views: 2162(1 vote) - How Not To Get A Job - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from Marc DeBoerWe are always focused on how to land a job that we will read any book or blog on it, but what about how not to get a job? What I mean by this is that we focus so much on how to do the right things, but never an emphasis on how to avoid the bad things. Applying To Every Job: When job ...
Views: 1259 - Learn How To Flatter The Interviewer - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2013 from Marc DeBoerI've been noticing a trend with many of my clients with whom I help to improve their interviewing skills; they think the interview is about themselves! They believe that they are doing all the talking and answering all the questions so why wouldn't the interview be about themselves? My response ...
Views: 1320 - Interviewing Advice For Hospitalist Jobs and Other Physician Careers - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2013 from Joy CutlerOne of the traits of hospitalist physicians that can be frequently overlooked is personality! Most readers know that in order to become a physician in the first place, individuals must be smart, hardworking, and very dedicated to their studies and their career trajectory. Surprisingly though, ...
Views: 3340 - 3 Entry-Level Job Seeking Mistakes To Avoid - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2013 from Marc DeBoerAs a college student or recent graduate, it can be intimidating trying to find your first job. One would think, in today's market, entry-level job seekers stand no chance... and that couldn't be further from the truth. As entry-level job seekers, you will make mistakes and that's okay. You can ...
Views: 1387 - 4 Tips For Getting the Letters of Recommendation You Want - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2013 from Marc DeBoerAre letters of recommendation still used today? In some cases, yes and in others, no. It depends on your level of experience and the type of job you are applying too. In today's world of high volume recruiting, recruiters are turning to LinkedIn for recommendations. Is there anything wrong with ...
Views: 1269 - 4 Words To Supercharge Your Resume - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2013 from Marc DeBoerAt some point in our lives, we all have to write a resume. Unfortunately, no one ever teaches you how to do it. What I would like to discuss with you are 4 supercharged resume words to help your resume get the attention it deserves. Word selection within resumes can make or break your chances of ...
Views: 1787 - The Biggest Interview Secret Revealed - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2013 from Marc DeBoerI feel that it is time to reveal the secret to having the best interview possible. Now, everyone has their own methodology for interviewing and that is great! I would encourage you to add this interview secret to your arsenal of interviewing techniques that you are already using. What is the ...
Views: 1327 - Vocally and socially speaking…. Would you like to improve your odds to pass an interview and get a desirable employment? PART 2 - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2013 from Diana YampolskyThe social skills psychology. In part 1 of the same titled blog, we were talking more about the voice as a tool for a successful communication and its application for a successful interview for the future desirable employment. Outside of the voice, the potential employee needs to know ...
Views: 989 - Vocally and socially speaking…. Would you like to improve your odds to pass an interview and get a desirable employment? PART 1 - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2013 from Diana YampolskyLately, I guess due to the recession, and the market of the employers and certainly not employees, I attend to people, who are very unhappy professionally and otherwise, and desperately looking for desirable employment, but failing over and over numerous of interviews. There are several ...
Views: 999 - How to Negotiate the Best Salary Possible - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2013 from Eduard EzeanuSalary negotiation is an important career skill. The better you can negotiate with your employer how much you earn, the more financially rewarding your career will be at any stage. Employees who are good salary negotiators frequently out-earn their colleagues with similar skills and ...
Views: 1447 - Phone Interview Tips - Number 37: How to Prepare for a Phone Interview - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Peggy McKeePhone interviews are an incredibly critical tipping point in the hiring process. They liked what they saw your resume enough to talk to you…will this phone call make them like you enough to call you in for a face-to-face interview? There’s a lot you can do to prepare for phone interviews and ...
Views: 1564 - Phone Interview Tips - Number 36: How to Keep Them From Screening You Out - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Peggy McKeePhone interviews are really phone screens. They are screening candidates, narrowing down a list that’s too long, figuring out who to invite in for a face-to-face interview. So really, in a phone interview, they’re looking for reasons to mark you off the list—to screen you out. Your job in ...
Views: 1496 - Phone Interview Tips - Number 35: The One Question You Should Ask - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Peggy McKeeDo you know the most important question you should ask in phone interviews? Hopefully, you already know that it’s important that you should ask questions in your telephone interview. But you might not know that one question in particular can ensure a good interview or even turn the tide of a ...
Views: 1540 - Phone Interview Tips - Number 34: Thank You Notes - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Peggy McKeeHow do you follow up after a phone interview? You better follow up the exact same way you would after a face-to-face interview: you send a well-thought-out, comprehensive, and timely thank you note. Your thank you note should actually be a thank you email. Why an email? Because it’s ...
Views: 1590 - Phone Interview Tips - Number 33: Typical Phone Interview Questions - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Peggy McKeeHere’s a secret: There’s really only so many interview questions you can ask. Some hiring managers like to break out of the rut and ask crazy things to catch you off guard, like “What kind of tree would you be?”, but most of the time they tend to ask the same kinds of questions. There’s just ...
Views: 1427(1 vote) - Phone Interview Tips - Number 32: Good Telephone Communication - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2013 from Peggy McKeeJob interviews are all about communication, right? You will only get the job if you can successfully communicate that you understand the job, that you can do the job, that you will do the job, and that you pose no risk to this person’s continued employment. (That’s why 30-60-90-day plans are ...
Views: 1507 - Start Your Job Search Yesterday - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2013 from Marc DeBoerJob searching is the most important part of......finding a job! That's right, ground breaking news. Since we know this obvious point, than why do people spend so little time on it? Many people feel that because they either have good experience or a good degree that any company will give them a ...
Views: 1071 - Phone Interview Tips - Number 31: Relax, Be Calm, and Make a Good Impression - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2013 from Peggy McKeeOne of the easiest ways to make a good impression in your phone interview is to be calm, cool, and collected. To do that, you need to be prepared, organized, and relaxed. Here are some tips that will help you have a great phone interview. Be Prepared – In fact, be over-prepared. Nothing ...
Views: 1871 - Answers to Glassdoor's Top 25 Oddball Interview Questions - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2013 from Marc DeBoerHave any of you read Glassdoor's Top 25 Oddball Interview Questions? If not, I have copied in the questions below. Glassdoor compiled the top 25 weirdest interview questions for 2013. I want to talk to you about the questions and strange interview questions in general. “If you were to get ...
Views: 1393 - Phone Interview Tips - Number 30: Make a Phone Interview Checklist - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Peggy McKeeWant to be organized for your phone interview? Leave nothing to chance? Give yourself the best possible outcome? Then create a phone interview checklist like this one so you won’t forget any vital detail. Pick a good time and place – The first thing you have to do when setting up a phone ...
Views: 1698 - Phone Interview Tips - Number 29: Things You Should Never Say - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Peggy McKeeWe all spend a lot of time talking about what you should say in phone interviews—how to answer interview questions, how to sell yourself for the job, how to ask questions of your own. But have you ever considered what NOT to say in your phone interview? Sometimes what you don’t say is just as ...
Views: 1608 - Phone Interview Tips - Number 28: Small Phone Interview Mistakes That Cause Big Problems - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Peggy McKeeEven if you’ve got all the big factors covered for your phone interview (quiet spot, landline, preparation), there are still some pretty small phone interview mistakes that will get you screened out and marked off their short list. Sometimes it doesn’t take much….phone interviews are real ...
Views: 1458 - Phone Interview Tips - Number 27: Biggest Phone Interview Mistakes - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Peggy McKeeFor such a short conversation, phone interviews are a surprisingly wide-open opportunity for screw-ups. Why is that? Partly, it’s because in a phone interview, the interviewer is really looking for mistakes. Telephone interviews are a screening process—a way to weed out too many candidates. ...
Views: 1471 - Phone Interview Tips – Number 26: How and When to Follow Up - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Peggy McKeeHow should you follow up after a phone interview? If you think that your follow up is the face-to-face interview (if you get it), you are making a mistake. Following up after telephone interviews is just as important as following up after face-to-face interviews—whether or not you are ...
Views: 1652 - Phone Interview Tips – Number 25: How to Get the Face-to-Face Interview - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Peggy McKeeWhat’s the point of a phone interview? A phone interview is an inexpensive, time-saving way to determine whether or not you are worth the time, effort, and expense of a face-to-face interview. That’s it. For the employer, it’s a screening process: Do you merit further consideration? For ...
Views: 1424 - Great Tips for Phone Interviews - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Paddy PhillipsPhone interviews are a different ball game to face-to-face interviews. Mainly because any silence is awkward and you cannot read the interviewer’s facial expression or reactions (nor can they yours), as well as more minor facets such as not being able to mention a shared common interest that ...
Views: 842 - Best Interview Question To Ask Your Interviewer - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Marc DeBoer"If I had a million dollars put into my savings account and I didn't have to work anymore, what incentive would I have to work for your company?" Wow. What a bold interview question; I agree! I honestly believe that only someone who is practically guaranteed to get the job should ask a ...
Views: 2319 - Phone Interview Tips - Number 24: Phone Interview Etiquette - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2013 from Peggy McKeeIn any job interview, it’s important to use your best manners—and telephone interviews are no exception. Besides your resume, this is their first impression of you. Make it a great one by being super-polite and professional. Set Up Your Space for Quiet Nothing says “I don’t care about ...
Views: 1450 - Phone Interview Tips - Number 23: Watch Your Language - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2013 from Peggy McKeeIn job interviews, the language you use can make or break your chances—and that’s even more true in a phone interview, where your voice is all they have to focus on. Your conversation must be professional. Several very common speech habits you probably have will hurt your chances of getting the ...
Views: 1659 - Phone Interview Tips - Number 22: Don’t Talk Too Much - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2013 from Peggy McKeeWhat happens if you talk too much in a phone interview? Or related to that, you offer up Too Much Information? Both show poor communication skills that could keep you from getting the invitation to the face-to-face. It’s important that you know how much to talk and what to say to have a ...
Views: 1415 - Phone Interview Tips - Number 21: How to Listen Well - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2013 from Peggy McKeeThe art of conversation requires that you not only express yourself well, but also that you listen well. Good listeners are valued. Being a good listener means that you’re going to have a more productive, higher-quality conversation than you would otherwise. Being a good listener is ...
Views: 1522 - Phone Interview Tips - Number 20: Ask Questions - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2013 from Peggy McKeeIn every interview, whether it’s a phone interview or a face-to-face interview, it is absolutely, critically important to ask questions. Why? (1) It makes you seem more engaged and interested in the job. No hiring manager wants to hire someone who isn’t going to be excited about working ...
Views: 1432 - Job Interview Etiquette - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Irina HunterIf you are going to pass interview, you should know interview etiquette. What hides under the phrase “job interview etiquette”? It means that you should be appropriately dressed for the situation; you should take necessary documents; you should know formal greetings; you should know how to ...
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