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- Fastest Way to Find a Job - Tip 25 Offbeat Ways - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2012 from Peggy McKeeOffbeat Ways (Sandwich Boards, Dating Services, Your Child’s Ball Games, and other Desperate Job Search Measures ) If you’ve been out of work for a long time, you’re ready to try anything to find a job. Some of today’s suggestions are a little tongue-in-cheek, but some of them could be ...
Views: 1621 - Fastest Way to Find a Job - Tip 5 - Social Media - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2012 from Peggy McKeeSocial Media Have you ever Googled your own name? What shows up? That’s what potential employers will see if they search your name (and they will). If there’s anything negative, now is the time to do some damage control. If there’s not much at all, now is the time to build your online ...
Views: 1672 - Fastest Way to Find a Job - Tip 6 - Trade Shows - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2012 from Peggy McKeeTrade Shows Trade shows can be fantastic, rich resources for the aggressive job seeker. They are full of real, live contacts from a concentrated selection of companies in your field. You may not come away from the show with a job, but you very well could come away from the show with a ...
Views: 1608 - Fastest Way to Find a Job - Tip 7 - Career Fairs - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2012 from Peggy McKeeCareer Fairs I’ve got to say, career fairs are not my preferred method of finding a job fast. They are mobbed with job seekers and it can be a little unnerving to line up shoulder-to-shoulder with your competition. They usually require you to stand in long lines for a lot of the day which ...
Views: 1582 - Fastest Way to Find a Job - Tip 9 - Companies you’ve interviewed with before - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2012 from Peggy McKeeCompanies you’ve interviewed with before Companies you’ve interviewed with before but never worked for are a place to network that most people don’t think about. It’s really overlooked. It won’t work for everyone, but it will work for some and it will be extremely fruitful. Let me give ...
Views: 1455 - Fastest Way to Find a Job Series: 25 Tips for a Super-Fast Job Search - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Peggy McKeeSure-Fire Secrets to Get More Interviews and Find a Job Fast Let’s face it…job searches suck. No one likes having to put themselves out there for evaluation and judgment, and the nature of the search is that it's filled with rejection. Job searching is often a numbers game…sometimes you've ...
Views: 1615 - Fastest Way to Find a Job – Tip 1 – Networking - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Peggy McKeeHave you ever heard the saying, “It’s not what you know…it’s WHO you know”? That’s not entirely true, but there’s a healthy-enough grain of truth in that statement to make networking a very powerful strategy for your job search. The most important thing you can do when you’re in the job hunt ...
Views: 1442 - Fastest Way to Find a Job – Tip 2 – Previous Bosses - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Peggy McKeePrevious Bosses Did you know that there are a lot of things your previous bosses can do for you in your quest to find a job? They might have a job lead for you, they can definitely offer insight you can use to be a better job seeker, and they are excellent references. If I were looking ...
Views: 1514 - Fastest Way to Find a Job – Tip 3 – LinkedIn - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Peggy McKeeLinkedIn I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: LinkedIn is great job search resource. Why? It’s packed with information and potential connections, and it’s entirely business-focused (unlike Facebook, which is socially-focused). Everyone there is interested in making more connections ...
Views: 1525 - Fastest Way to Find a Job – Tip 4 – Facebook - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Peggy McKeeFacebook Do you think that LinkedIn is for business and Facebook is for friends? You’re partly right; but the line between the two is very, very fuzzy when it comes to job searching. I found some stats on Mashable that says as of December 2011, over 18 million people have gotten jobs ...
Views: 1573 - Five Effective Interview Questions for Hiring Managers - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2012 from Cecile PeterkinWhile it is usually very easy for hiring managers to determine just what the wrong questions to ask during an interview are it can be much harder for them to come up with the right ones. Asking effective interview questions is a skill that every great hiring manager has to possess though, as a ...
Views: 1683 - Five Reasons Why Recruiters Love Digital Interviews - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2012 from Resalin RagoFace-to-face interviews are going the way of written letters and postcards. Although it’s one of the last business tools to be perfected by the web, video interviews are taking the place of an antiquated, time-consuming face-to-face interview process. Video interviews increase accuracy, give ...
Views: 1578 - Five Steps to Your Next Job: A New Resource for the Contemporary Job Market - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2011 from Diane CraigThe job search can be daunting, whether you have just entered the market for the first time or you are seeking a change after years of employment. Finding a new job requires not only persistence and determination, but also a sound set of tools, including your resume, cover letter, interview ...
Views: 1171 - Five Steps to Your Next Job: A New Resource for the Contemporary Job Market - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2011 from Diane CraigThe job search can be daunting, whether you have just entered the market for the first time or you are seeking a change after years of employment. Finding a new job requires not only persistence and determination, but also a sound set of tools, including your resume, cover letter, interview ...
Views: 1069 - Five Steps to Your Next Job: Interviews and Executive Dining Etiquette - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2011 from Diane CraigLast week I reviewed Narinder K. Mehta’s recent publication, Five Steps to Your Next Job, a valuable resource for anyone on the job hunt. In my previous post, I featured the book’s insight on the latest trends in the contemporary job market, notably building your resume and making professional ...
Views: 1218 - Five Tips for Having a Successful Phone Interview - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Candace DaviesMore and more employers are deciding to interview candidates over the phone, especially if the prospective employee lives in another city or state. Telephone interviews have their own unique advantages and disadvantages. Even though a phone interview may seem easier than a regular interview on ...
Views: 1111 - Get a Job Interview by Breaking the Rules - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Shirley RayA recent news article observed that one of the three biggest mistakes you could make when involved in a job search is "contacting an employer through means other than what they've specified..." because it "is a sure fire way to get noticed -- in a bad way." While it's true that there is no ...
Views: 1193 - Get an A Plus in Panel Interviews - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. There are actually different types of interviews that can happen if you are applying for a job. One of the scariest and definitely nerve racking will be a panel interview. What happens in a panel interview? Just imagine the 1 versus 100 TV ...
Views: 765 - Good Interview Questions to Ask and Answer - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2012 from Peggy McKeeGetting a job in this competitive market requires that you up your game. You have to come at the most basic interview elements, the questions and answers, with a thoughtful strategy for success. With that in mind, I have for you two things you should always ask to have a job-winning ...
Views: 1665 - 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 - Grow Your Communications With Critical Thinking Skills - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2012 from Germana TrevisaniSometimes I will find wonderful material using their company fields to make use of during my space of business coaching, management and individual development. Once I find a gem which can be applicable, I enjoy change the thinking somewhat to adjust to plus it is great for how to improve ...
Views: 1480 - How A Personalised Voice Coaching Will Enable You To Communicate With Greater Impact - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2020 from Louise CrowleyPeople that want to make the best impression need to pay attention to how they present themselves to others. Whether they are trying to impress people in a personal or a professional way, they need to make sure that every physical, as well as the mental aspect, is kept in check. This also goes ...
Views: 1016 - How and Why to Be an Employer Focused Candidate - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from Krista MitchellWith so many candidates in the applicant pool in the sluggish economy, employers have the pick of the litter. Therefore, you have to work extra hard to impress and prove that they need you. Frankly, they don’t care whether you are seeking a “growing company” or “opportunity for advancement”. ...
Views: 1305 - How and Why Your Interview Body Language Can Lose You the Job - 7 Tips for Controlling Body Language - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2020 from Jean L. SerioDr. Amy Cuddy social psychologist and Harvard professor specializing in training yourself to present powerful body language - speaks about what’s called ‘presence’ in her recent audio book. "Presence stems from believing in and trusting yourself - your real, honest feelings, values, and ...
Views: 783 - How Are Employers Screening You through Social Media? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Don GoodmanJust when you think you’ve aced the interview and have reference contacts lined up with many good things to say about you, take a deeper look. The fact is many employers today are resorting to social media sites to screen candidates. In fact, recent studies indicate that 85% of employers and ...
Views: 1307 - How Can Domino’s New Pizza Recipe Help You In Your Job Search? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Peggy McKeeYou’ve seen them: the Domino’s commercials talking up their new pizza recipe. Have you tried it? Well, lots of folks have, and it’s changed everything for Domino’s, according to an article in USA Today– New Pizza Recipe Did Wonders For Domino’s Sales. Domino’s was not doing well. They had ...
Views: 1828 - 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 - How Recruitment Agencies Work To Help Job Seekers And Employers - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Patrick ThompsonEmployment seeking can prove to be a nightmare for both those looking for a job as well as those looking fill a position. t is normally very difficult for employers to track down the most suitable person for the job. Most job hunters feel as though they are always applying for jobs and not ...
Views: 1121 - How to Ace the Lunch Interview - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Linda MatiasStrategically, hiring managers prefer lunch interviews because of the laid-back environment, where interviewees may be less guarded and more likely to reveal information they normally wouldn’t in an office setting. Another reason is that the open position may require the incumbent to attend ...
Views: 2648 - How to Answer Interview Questions - Q1 - by Submitted on May 01, 2014 from Peggy McKeeAre you overqualified for this job? If you get asked this question in your job interview, you may jump straight to frustrated-especially if you're an older worker and assume they're telling you you're just too old. But companies really don't want to make a mistake. They don't want to go to ...
Views: 2156 - How to Answer Interview Questions - Q10 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeGive me an example of a time that you felt you went above and beyond the call of duty at work. If you get asked to describe a time you went above and beyond the call of duty on the job, be thrilled because this is a great behavioral interview question that has the potential to make you look ...
Views: 1880 - How to Answer Interview Questions - Q16 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeHow do you deal with difficult customers? Dealing with difficult customers is a fact of life for a TON of jobs: sales reps, customer service reps, retail store clerks, receptionists, restaurant waitstaff, and a hundred other service-industry jobs. The people in those roles are in the ...
Views: 1528 - How to Answer Interview Questions - Q17 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeHow do you deal with stressful situations? If I got asked about how I deal with stressful situations, the first thing that would pop into my head is, “You mean like this one?” (Job interviews are very, very stressful. The way you deal with that stress is recognizing that it’s going to be ...
Views: 1476 - How to Answer Interview Questions - Q18 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeHow do you evaluate success? I think the answer to this question has to be related directly to your work. Don’t wax philosophical about what success really is, or what a successful life is all about. If you go into a philosophical explanation, you’ll knock yourself out of a job. They ...
Views: 1390 - How to Answer Interview Questions - Q19 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeHow do you handle stress and pressure on the job? Hmmm….how DO you handle on-the-job pressure? I cry, yell, or complain. I hide in the bathroom. I love stress! It’s so motivating! I don’t get stressed. Obviously, they want your answer to be (c) or (d)…either one works. Either ...
Views: 1432 - How to Answer Interview Questions - Q2 - by Submitted on May 01, 2014 from Peggy McKeeAre you willing to relocate? Are you willing to move for your job? In many companies, this is a typical job interview question. Sometimes it's a deal-breaker, sometimes it isn't. Even if this particular job doesn't require it, many companies Will you relocate for the job?want that ...
Views: 1803 - How to Answer Interview Questions - Q20 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeHow do you rate yourself as a professional? There are people who will tell you that your automatic response to rating yourself (on a scale of 1 to 10) should be “11”. They say that anything less would be admitting a weakness. I don’t agree. An over-the-top answer like that is bragging, ...
Views: 1659 - How to Answer Interview Questions - Q21 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeHow does this position fit in with the career path you envision for yourself? I think a lot of people shoot themselves in the foot with this career path question. To be fair, it is a hard question to answer, like “Where do you see yourself in 5 years?” or “What are your long-term goals?” ...
Views: 5849 - How to Answer Interview Questions - Q22 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeHow have you responded to a colleague who is putting you down at work? This is a pretty specific question, but it’s basically just another version of “How do you react in difficult situations?” This type of question is often asked in one version or another in behavioral interview situations. ...
Views: 1413 - How to Answer Interview Questions - Q23 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeHow long will it take for you to make a significant contribution? I love, love, love this question. This is a ‘roll out the red carpet, here’s your golden ticket’ opening to introducing your 30-60-90-day plan. If you’ve never heard of a 30 60 90 day plan, it’s very simple: it’s a ...
Views: 1427 - How to Answer Interview Questions - Q24 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeHow long would you plan to stay with us? Asking about your future plans in this way is really not asking you about your future plans. You don’t have to go into your 5-year life plan or your career goals. It’s a brief question that requires only a brief answer. Personally, my response to ...
Views: 1462 - How to Answer Interview Questions - Q25 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeHow much did / do you make? Here’s a question guaranteed to make you uncomfortable in the job interview process. It’s one of the big hot-potato questions. No one wants to say a number first. But you don’t have to feel pressured or stressed. There are some great ways to handle this ...
Views: 1511 - How to Answer Interview Questions - Q26 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeHow was your working relationship with your previous supervisor? How was your working relationship with your last boss? This is an attitude question for sure. They don’t really care about your last boss, they care about you. Hiring managers know that past behavior predicts future ...
Views: 1519 - How to Answer Interview Questions - Q27 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeHow would you feel about working for someone who knows less than you? It’s not ideal to work for someone who does, in fact, know less than you. In fact, it’s kind of aggravating. But typically, they don’t know less than you in all areas. There is usually a reason they are where they are. ...
Views: 1501 - How to Answer Interview Questions - Q28 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeHow would you go about establishing your credibility quickly with the team? The best way to go about establishing credibility with anybody in any situation is to ask really great questions and try to understand the situation before trying to do any kind of magic trick. (Incidentally, this ...
Views: 2833 - How to Answer Interview Questions - Q29 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeI noticed that you are applying for a position that is not as senior as your past positions. Why would you consider a job that is, in effect, a demotion for you? This is a question you might get asked early on in the process, like in a phone interview. If you have a lot of experience, it’s ...
Views: 1478 - How to Answer Interview Questions - Q3 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeDescribe a time when your work was criticized and how you handled it. Have you ever been asked this question? I know…to you, it feels like oral surgery without the Novocain…but interviewers love behavioral interview questions because they tell them so much about you—in the story you choose ...
Views: 2253 - How to Answer Interview Questions - Q30 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeIf we hire you, what will we know about you a year down the road? Some candidates might wander off the path they should be on with this question (as many do with “Tell me about yourself”) and start talking about how they’ll know you like football, that you make a mean cheese dip, or that you ...
Views: 1689 - How to Answer Interview Questions - Q31 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeIf you could be any animal which one would you be and why? Some hiring managers really like these weird interview questions. Some think it’s going to reveal more about your character, and others just want to know what you really act like when you’re under stress or just thrown a curve ball. ...
Views: 1607 - How to Answer Interview Questions - Q32 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeIf you could relive the last 10 years of your life, what would you do differently? Hmmm….what would I do differently? I wouldn’t speed when I was going to get a ticket… I wouldn’t have invested money in those stocks… I wouldn’t have bought those shoes… Maybe those kinds of things ...
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