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- How to Answer Interview Questions – Q71 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeWhat questions do you have for us? By the end of the job interview, when they ask if you have any questions for them, you probably feel like you’re toast. You’re just done, and you want to go home. That’s the way most people feel, so the most common response to this question is, “I don’t ...
Views: 1545 - How to Answer Interview Questions – Q72 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeWhat salary are you looking for? I hope that you know beyond a shadow of a doubt that you are never to bring up money in the interview, at any time, until they make you an offer—until they say, “yes, you’re the one, let’s come to terms.” Curbing your enthusiasm until then will serve you in ...
Views: 1508 - How to Answer Interview Questions – Q73 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeWhat type of work environment do you prefer? The best answer to this job interview question of what work environment do you prefer is the same answer you’d give to “What’s your ideal job?” The correct answer is: “This one.” Of course, you need to respond with the type of work environment ...
Views: 1485 - How to Answer Interview Questions – Q74 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeWhat was the last book you read? It doesn’t matter if the last book you read was an actual paper variety with a spine and real pages or the digital version on your Kindle. If you read on a regular basis, it usually means that you’re someone who’s intelligent, curious, and interested in ...
Views: 1554 - How to Answer Interview Questions – Q75 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeWhat was your least favorite part of your last job? Why does the hiring manager want to know about your least favorite part of your last job? Because they want to find out more about you, and they are hoping to uncover any potential weaknesses or problems before they hire you. What you say ...
Views: 1441 - How to Answer Interview Questions – Q76 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeWhat was your most difficult work experience and how did you deal with it? This is a great job interview question to talk about how you have overcome a challenge and ended up a winner! You can talk about how you stepped up to a difficult situation and got a good outcome, or how you overcame ...
Views: 1498 - How to Answer Interview Questions – Q77 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeWhat were the major challenges of your last job and how did you handle them? This is a tough job interview question to answer because the major challenges of your last job typically are going to be the key job skills that you’re bringing to the new one. (The exception being if you’re a brand ...
Views: 1535 - How to Answer Interview Questions – Q78 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeWhat were your responsibilities in your last job? Your answer to this question about your job responsibilities depends entirely on the role you played in your last job. What were your major responsibilities? You want to list those out. A reasonable person might think, “Why would they ask ...
Views: 1446 - How to Answer Interview Questions – Q79 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeWhat will you contribute to this job? This job interview question is very similar to “Why should we hire you?” Or, “Why do we want you over the other candidates?” The job interview is a sales process in which you are the product and the hiring manager and company is the buyer. Your salary ...
Views: 1403 - How to Answer Interview Questions – Q80 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeWhat will you do if you don’t get this position? This question is mostly likely to be asked when you’re interviewing for an internal promotion. You’re probably going up against other candidates in the company, and maybe even some external candidates, too. They’re worried about how you’ll ...
Views: 1416 - How to Answer Interview Questions – Q81 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeWhat would you do first at this job? When they ask you this question in the job interview, they want to get a picture of how you would be in the role. How you answer tells them about your personality and your work style. Do you attack it from day one? Do you take it all in and analyze it ...
Views: 1487 - How to Answer Interview Questions – Q82 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeWhat would your friends tell me about you? This question could also easily be “What would your friends or co-workers tell me about you?” They just want to know what you would say about how other people would describe you. Asking you about what your friends would tell the interviewer about ...
Views: 1333 - How to Answer Interview Questions – Q83 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeWhat would your manager say was the area you needed most development in? This question might also sound like, “What would your boss say you need to improve on?” No doubt about it…impressing your boss is always important, and we all have things about ourselves that we could improve on. But, as ...
Views: 1480 - How to Answer Interview Questions – Q84 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeWhat can you do to make this company better? There are a million ways for an interviewer to ask “Why should we hire you?” and this is one of them. They want to know what benefits you as an employee are bringing to the table, and it’s right for them to ask. The job interview is where you sell ...
Views: 1359 - How to Answer Interview Questions – Q85 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeWhere do you see yourself in 5 years? In other words, are you going to bail on them in a few months for another job, or are you going to stick around and make their training and investment in you pay off? Is this a stepping stone on your career path, or is this a job to pay the bills until ...
Views: 1447 - How to Answer Interview Questions – Q86 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeWho was your best boss and who was your worst? This job interview question tests several things about you and gives a lot of information to the interviewer: Are you adaptable? Can you get along with a wide variety of people? Do you carry grudges? Do you fit their ...
Views: 1502 - How to Answer Interview Questions – Q87 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeWhy are you looking to leave your current job? It’s very important that you think about this job interview question well before you set foot in an interview. Interviewers always want to know why you want to leave your current job, and you must have a good answer ready to go. This can be a ...
Views: 1544 - How to Answer Interview Questions – Q88 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeWhy did you freelance for so long? A lot of people have taken up freelancing, consulting, or other independent work in the last few years just out of necessity. In many industries, it’s been difficult to find a job. Others have struck out on their own because there has been just so much ...
Views: 1558 - How to Answer Interview Questions – Q89 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeWhy did you leave your last position? The underlying questions behind “Why did you leave your last position?” are, “Is there something wrong with you?” “Did you get fired for a reason?” “Will I regret hiring you?” Those are the concerns that you need to address when you answer this ...
Views: 1552 - How to Answer Interview Questions – Q90 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeWhy did you take a job that seems to be outside of your career path? So what happens when your potential employer is reading through your resume and they come across the job that doesn’t make sense? You have a job in your history that doesn’t fall within the logical progression of jobs in ...
Views: 1615 - How to Answer Interview Questions – Q91 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeWhy do you believe you are the best fit for this position? This job interview question closely resembles “Why should we hire you?” It’s one question that makes candidates very uncomfortable because it puts them on the spot, but it’s really a fantastic question. Why? It allows you free rein ...
Views: 1551 - How to Answer Interview Questions – Q92 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeWhy do you have a big gap in your employment history? A gap on your resume can be anxiety-inducing for a job seeker, and for the employer who’s looking at them for a potential hire. But it’s really not as bad as you think. Actually, many people have employment gaps, and they have them for a ...
Views: 1635 - How to Answer Interview Questions – Q93 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeWhy do you think you can manage a team without any prior managerial experience? If you are interviewing for your first management-level job, you will definitely be asked some version of this question. They are going to want to know if you think you can do this job and why. The key here is ...
Views: 1502 - How to Answer Interview Questions – Q94 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeWhy do you want to join this company? All companies want to know that you want to work for them rather than you just want a job. An enthusiastic employee is a better employee—and more pleasant to work with, too. Your answer to this question should sound like, “I want to join this company ...
Views: 1533 - How to Answer Interview Questions – Q95 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeWhy do you want to switch from an academic field to business/industry? The one big perception / misconception about academics is that they can’t make it in the ‘real’ world. They are secure in their ivory towers and not coming out any time soon. So if you find yourself trying to leap from ...
Views: 1497 - How to Answer Interview Questions – Q96 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeWhy do you want to work for someone else after owning your own business / freelancing? LOTS of hiring managers will have a hard time believing that you can start taking orders after being your own boss. It’s not a big leap for them to make…it would be difficult for many people. Your best ...
Views: 1587 - How to Answer Interview Questions – Q97 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeWhy have you been out of work for so long? Boy, I bet you’d like to know the answer to that question, too! The job search can be a very difficult time for many people, but it’s important that you show a positive face to everyone. Answer every job interview question with as much positivity ...
Views: 1533 - How to Answer Interview Questions – Q98 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeWhy have you changed jobs so frequently over the past X years? Job-hopping is not a great habit. When you stay at a job for only a few months or a year, over and over again, you are cultivating an image of someone who can’t be depended upon, who doesn’t know what they want, and who’s ...
Views: 1524 - How to Answer Interview Questions – Q99 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeWhy haven't you been promoted? If you are someone with quite a bit of career experience but you haven’t moved up the career ladder, you can expect to be asked this question in your job interview. Employers don’t worry about this issue quite as much as if you had been fired, but both ...
Views: 1756 - How to Answer Job Interview Questions: A Strategy for Success - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2012 from Peggy McKeeYou won't find the best way to answer job interview questions from a Google search of 'best answers to interview questions'. Mostly what you'll find are answers that make you sound just like everyone else. The best way to answer interview questions is to do it with a strategy of your own. ...
Views: 1909 - How To Be Better Prepared Than Your Interviewer - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Peter FisherAlthough interview preparation is everything it's sad to say that perhaps as many as half of all interviewers you’re going to meet will be unprepared or incompetent. It’s not all their fault, it's just lack of interview preparation time or responsibility; some of them will be co-opted at the ...
Views: 1178 - 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 - How to Charm at Job Interviews - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Eduard EzeanuDo you want to ace interviews and get the job of your dreams? Then you need to study and master the art and science of making a good impression at a job interview. There is nothing as powerful at a job interview as making a good impression. It is the single most important factor in making a ...
Views: 6038 - How To Conduct a Successful Interview - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2020 from Clarissa LearyPreparing for an interview is not just done by the interviewee but also by the interviewer. As an interviewer you need to understand your candidate’s profile first and prepare your set of questions in order to keep a focused interview. It is also your gesture of respect to your interviewee – ...
Views: 795 - How to crack a Job Interview - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from Tanvi WadhwaIt has been observed in many researches that a large number of people suffer from the phobia of job interview. Also it has been observed that the people who overcome the fear of interview have a very high probability of getting selected in an interview. To ace an interview remember that you ...
Views: 1527 - 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 - How to Dress for an Interview if You Want the Job - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Peggy McKeeDo you know that most people develop a lasting impression of you and what you’re like based on the first few seconds of meeting you? That’s way before you’ve said anything important…you’ve barely said “hello.” Some of that impression is based off your body language and handshake, true, but the ...
Views: 1935 - How to Effectively Interview for a Job - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HarteHave you ever walked into an interview feeling totally unprepared? You were attracted to the job they advertised, you liked the ambiance of the place of work, you felt welcomed by the receptionist. You even felt you were qualified for the position and that you would be an excellent employee. ...
Views: 5934 - How to Effectively Manage Recruitment Consultants? - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2012 from Vaibhav GuptaStatutory Warning – ‘Never Deal with a ‘Recruitment Consultant’ who ask money from you in any form including one time registration fee, no matter how meager the amount may seem’. Sometimes desperation to get a job leads us to the way which is wrong, morally as well as logically. Ever ...
Views: 1273 - How to Find the Golden Nuggets in Those Job Postings - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Carole MartinJob Postings are “pieces of gold.” They are your customer’s wish lists. Any sales person would tell you that in order to sell someone something you have to know what they need. Read through job postings to find out what your customer (the employer) is looking for – what is the ...
Views: 1478 - How to Follow Up on Your Submitted Resume - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Don GoodmanYou sent out the resume – you’re a perfect fit – and yet no one calls. Sound familiar? In fact, a majority of candidates today do not receive a response on a submitted resume. So the big question is, “When is it appropriate to follow up with an employer on my submission and how do I do it?” ...
Views: 1391 - How to Get a Job in Medical Device Sales - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Peggy McKeeMedical device sales is a hot sales category. Because it’s hot, you’re going to have some competition to beat to land the job. But never fear–the medical sales recruiter has a strategy for you! 1. Know what’s going on in the market with medical device companies. First, you have to ...
Views: 2099 - How to Get Around “Pharma Reps Need Not Apply” - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Peggy McKeeLife has been tough for pharmaceutical reps for the last few years. Massive layoffs and changing sales practices by Big Pharma companies have resulted in a flood of sales reps in the job market. But life gets even tougher for them when they run into job postings with “pharma reps need ...
Views: 2006 - How to Get the Hiring Manager's Approval - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Krista MitchellAlthough employers may ask you all kinds of questions in interviews, there are really five main things they want to know about you, and all of their questions are geared around them. Your resume may even be screened out for red flags that call into question your ability to provide these five ...
Views: 1750 - How to Handle Unusual Interview Situations - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Peggy McKeeOccasionally, candidates will get to the final interview and discover that the company has hired a third party to conduct the interview. Understandably, these interview situations make candidates a little more nervous….but I have a job interview strategy for you to handle this situation. To ...
Views: 1753 - How to Hire Awesomeness: The Right Person for the Right Job the First Time - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2015 from Lisa MininniAs your business moves from the start up to the second stage, you will find your business can only grow if you leverage yourself. That means you may need to add to your team. Yet, hiring someone is one of the more tricky aspects of running a business. According to Forbes magazine, almost 46% ...
Views: 1838 - How to Impress In a Job Interview - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Eduard EzeanuDo you have an upcoming interview and you want to make the best impression possible? Than you need to learn and master the skills of interview success. Knowing how to impress in a job interview is crucial in getting a job. You can be a highly competent professional and yet, without knowing ...
Views: 2045 - How to Keep Your Medical Sales Job Search Confidential - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Peggy McKeeThe very best time to look for a new job is while you still have your old one–but what if that means you need to keep it on the down low? Keeping your job search confidential can seem virtually impossible, but it isn’t. One great way to stealth job search is by using LinkedIn. It’s entirely ...
Views: 1625 - How to Look Fresh for Your Interview in Fifteen Minutes - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Whether you like it or not, looks matter, especially if you are applying for a job or you are in for an interview. But when you are exposed to intense heat, a lot of pressure, and long waiting, there is a possibility you will no longer look and ...
Views: 907 - How To Make Interview Effective. - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2020 from Er. Arbab khanNowadays day by day so many company and MNCs are hiring freshers or non-freshers’ candidates to Employee them in their organization and forgot Selected as an employee in any organization. It's very important to go through the interview And for an effective interview, it's very important to ...
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