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- 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 - How To Blow A Job Interview In Less Than Five Minutes - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Rebekah CockrellYour resume was good enough to get the interview. You woke up feeling confident and even showed up fifteen minutes early to your interview. You felt great as you chit chatted about the weekend and then answered all of the questions with ease. You were a shoe in. Then why didn’t you get the ...
Views: 1683(2 votes) - Interviewing is Marketing - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Beth SmithDid you know that the interview process is a great marketing tool? People who are genuinely interested in your company will apply for positions, not just those looking for a job. It’s possible to have an audience of up to 500 applicants who want to work for you. While you can’t possibly hire ...
Views: 1680 - Job Interview and Preparation Coach - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Peggy McKeeDid you ever wish you had the “inside track” at your interview? Or that you knew exactly how to explain that slightly difficult/embarrassing/sensitive situation in your job history? Or even the very best way to explain who you are and what you do in a compelling, “hire me” kind of way? Maybe ...
Views: 1677 - Job Seekers: Here’s Your “Video Guide to Getting Hired” - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peggy McKeeHere are links to 22 videos designed to guide you through the job search and interview process and give you your best chance for success. I’ve put them in order for you here, so that you can build your knowledge as you go and see how it all fits together. About Medical Sales If you’re ...
Views: 1677 - How to Answer Interview Questions - Q40 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeTell me about a time when you had to give someone difficult feedback. How did you handle it? If you’re interviewing for a management-level job, you will almost certainly be asked this question at some point. Nobody likes to give negative feedback, but if you supervise anyone, it’s a ...
Views: 1675 - Following Up After Your Job Interview: A Step-By-Step Strategy - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Peggy McKeeIn the best possible world of job interviews, you asked about how well you did and what the next steps are during your conversation with the hiring manager and you got a clear answer on when a decision would be made and what to expect. But, maybe you didn’t ask, or maybe they put you off and ...
Views: 1674(1 vote) - Selling Yourself In The Interview - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2008 from Terry HarrisSelling yourself is one of the most important steps of the interview process. It gives the interviewer a sense of who you are and whether you are a proper fit for the position you are applying for. Even more importantly, it allows the interviewer to know if you will be an asset to the ...
Views: 1673(1 vote) - 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 - It's Your Passion, Not Your Skills, That Get You The Job - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2013 from Marc DeBoerI've been noticing a trend with many of my clients when discussing interview tips, tricks and secrets; they all want to figure out how to tackle questions related to their skills. Now, without a doubt, you must be prepared to discuss your background and experience, that's a given. I want to put ...
Views: 1671(1 vote) - How to Answer Interview Questions - Q37 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeTell me about a time when you disagreed with your boss about a way that something should be done. How did you handle that? You can’t get away with saying, “That’s never happened. I’ve never disagreed with my boss.” Everybody, at some point, has disagreed with a decision the boss made about ...
Views: 1670 - Where do I find the information to complete a 30/60/90-day plan? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Peggy McKeeA 30/60/90-day plan is a guaranteed way to make a powerful impression on the hiring manager and help you stand out from your competition in the job search. It’s simply an outline for what you’ll do in the first 3 months on the job: how you’ll get your training, get up to speed, and attack the ...
Views: 1666 - 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 - Job Search Technique - Find Hiring Managers on Social Networks - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from Peggy McKeeHmmm... Being unemployed stinks. Finding a job is a killer. How do I find the job? Why don't I begin by finding the hiring manager instead? If I can do that, I might be on my way to getting the position that I want. Maybe online social networks offer the key I need to unlock the doors to the job ...
Views: 1665 - Social Media background check in 2017: Everything you have to know - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2017 from Max DruckerSince 2006, the companies who used social media background screening companies to make sure they don’t hire a bad egg has dramatically increased by 500%. The increasing rate of workplace issues is just getting out of control. Because of this, companies are following through without thinking ...
Views: 1664 - Phone Interviews Tip 1 –Check Your Voicemail Greeting - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Peggy McKeeI have heard some bad voicemail greetings in my lifetime…ones that make me listen to that person’s favorite song before I can leave my message, ones that were recorded by charming but difficult-to-understand 3-year-olds, and even some that tried to be funny but weren’t, like “How do you leave an ...
Views: 1663 - Best Applicant Interview Questions - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2015 from Lisa SasevichAs you gear up for the new year, you may be looking to expand and bring on new members to your team. Of course, when you do so, you’re going to have to ask certain questions in order to discover which applicant is the best fit. It can be challenging to get the information you require, so to ...
Views: 1662 - 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 - 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 - How to Answer Interview Questions - Q61 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeWhat excites you and scares you about this position? This is a tough question. I think it sounds like another version of “what are your greatest advantages and disadvantages?” or another way to ask about your strengths and weaknesses. They’re looking to see if you’ll tell them about any ...
Views: 1658 - My First Job - Wow! - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Hal WechslerMy First Job Was a Pisser 1. I just hit age 16, went to the NYC Education Dept. and got my Working-Papers. 2. I got $35 in birthday gifts, and paid $25.50 for a used Schwinn bike. 3. Western Union on Pitkin Avenue hired me, (after-school) to deliver telegrams by bike. 4. It happened after ...
Views: 1654 - 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 - A Winning Career Search Principle - Form and Presentation is Critical - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Peggy McKeeI've often been amazed at how little preparation some folks put into their job search and especially into the preparation for the interview itself. So much matters in this process. The day of the week, the color and make of your suit, the condition of your personal hygiene, your plan for the ...
Views: 1651 - How to Answer Interview Questions – Q14 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeHow did you deal with the situation the last time your boss chastised you or strongly disagreed with a statement, a plan or a decision you made? There are a lot of potential landmines lurking in this behavioral interview question. Maybe your knee-jerk reaction would be to say, “Why, I ...
Views: 1649 - How to Answer Interview Questions - Q66 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeWhat is your ideal job? In a personality test, this question may not be so easy for you to answer. But in a job interview, it’s one of the easiest questions you’ll be asked. Question: What’s your ideal job? Answer: This one. As far as they are concerned, your ideal job is the ...
Views: 1647 - How to dress for an interview - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2010 from James DemonIn these recessionary economic times most of us need to go for interviews, far more than we would have in normal times. The first impression is certainly a lasting one and your employer will decide on that whether they want to go ahead and hire you or not. There is a specific dress code that one ...
Views: 1644(1 vote) - 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 stand out from the crowd during private job interviews? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2018 from Reetika PriyaWe all know how competitive private jobs are nowadays. One can easily blame the growing population or lack of companies and firm in Indian economy. But we can't deny the fact that our workforce is getting educated at a faster rate than ever before so does the competition. If you are a fresher or ...
Views: 1637 - 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 – Q12 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeHave you ever had difficulty working with a supervisor/manager? When your interviewer asks, “Have you ever had difficulty working with a supervisor or manager?” they’re not really asking about your past supervisors. They’re asking about you. They want to know how you are to work with. The ...
Views: 1634 - How to Answer Interview Questions - Q54 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeWhat did you earn at your last job? For most candidates, “What was your salary?” is a very uncomfortable, Too Much Information-kind of a question. But all potential employers are going to ask at some point in the process, usually very early on, sometimes as early as the initial application. ...
Views: 1632 - Selling Your Business? You Can Get A Great Sales Job! - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Peggy McKeeHave you been your own boss for a while, but now you’ve decided that enough’s enough? Are you ready to move on to a new phase of your life? A great sales job is within your reach. Former business owners have a unique advantage in the job market for sales. They’re used to finding new ...
Views: 1632(1 vote) - How Do I Use Twitter Now? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Peggy McKeeTwitter is one of those social media sites that might surprise you. On the surface, it seems frivolous—do you really need to read all those Tweets about the smallest daily details of life? But if you dig a little deeper, you’ll realize just how powerful Twitter can be for your medical sales or ...
Views: 1631(2 votes) - How To Convey Unemployment On LinkedIn - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Marc DeBoerLet's call a spade a spade, being unemployed can be quite stressful. Nothing ever prepares you for being unemployed which makes it harder to deal with. However, with the right attitude, you can navigate out the unemployment waters. Part of that navigational knowledge requires knowing how to deal ...
Views: 1628(1 vote) - Is it crazy to create a 30/60/90-day plan before you even go to the interview? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Peggy McKeeMany candidates see the first interview as a get-to-know-you session. They want to find out more about the job to see if they’re truly interested, and they want to test the waters to see if the company is really serious about hiring them. And a 30/60/90-day plan is a detailed outline specific ...
Views: 1627 - The Top 5 Job Interview Mistakes Job Seekers Make (and how to correct them!) - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Dave DartChances are if you’ve applied for a new job position, you’ve had your share of screenings, phone interviews, filling out forms offline and online, maybe even taking tests and medical examinations. So when the time comes and you finally get a job interview, why wouldn’t you be prepared? The ...
Views: 1626(1 vote) - ‘Rejected’ in Interviews or was it just a ‘Lack of Consensus’? (5 Top Reasons for Interview Rejections). - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2013 from Vaibhav GuptaWe must have heard several times from those around us that someone attended interview in an organization, and got rejected. That engendered a feeling of dejection in the candidate. While the candidate was still trying to figure out the interview questions, which he might have answered wrongly, ...
Views: 1626 - 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 - 3 Most Important Things to Do in a Job Interview - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Don GoodmanA job interview can be a nerve-racking experience, especially when you have been removed from the job market for an extended period of time. It is one thing to sell on paper with the resume and another thing to sell in person at the interview. Regardless of whether you have been out of a job ...
Views: 1623(1 vote) - More Skills to Develop Before Your Interview - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2010 from Peggy McKee"A" players demonstrate many strong competencies on a consistent and convincing basis. As a medical sales professional, having these items clearly in your mind is a great way to structure your performance, develop your resume, present your experience, and understand your own weaknesses. Some ...
Views: 1623(4 votes) - Phone Interview Tips - Number 15: How to Give the Interviewer What They’re Looking For - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2013 from Peggy McKeeWhat are hiring managers and human resources people looking for when they call you for a phone interview? There’s a general answer and there’s a specific answer, and you need both. First, let’s talk generalities. Above all things, a phone interview is a gating process. It’s a way to weed ...
Views: 1622 - 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 - How to Answer Interview Questions - Q43 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeTell us about a failed project. This is a more specific version of “Tell us about a time when you failed.” This is a big behavioral interview question. Why do hiring managers want so badly to ask about your failures? It’s because we’ve all failed at one time or another and how we deal with ...
Views: 1617 - Phone Interviews Tip 10 – Prepare Answers to Common Phone Interview Questions - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Peggy McKeeYou always want to prepare answers for common interview questions before every interview. If you occasionally have to stop and think a bit before you give your answer, that’s OK. But if you constantly have a deer-in-the-headlights look in your eyes, it will be painfully obvious that you’re ...
Views: 1617(1 vote) - How to Answer Interview Questions - Q41 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeTell me about yourself. Some people think this is an icebreaker question because it’s one of the first questions they ask you in the interview (and because in normal circumstances, it is an icebreaker question). So they answer it like they would in a social situation and say something along ...
Views: 1616 - 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 - 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 - Phone Interviews Tip 9 – Research the Company - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Peggy McKeeDon’t be surprised in your phone interview if the hiring manager asks, “What do you know about our company?” It’s a reasonable question. Why would they want to bother talking with someone who doesn’t even understand what they do? And who didn’t care enough to find out? Some candidates think ...
Views: 1615(1 vote) - 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 - Non-verbal Communication During Your Job Interview - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from Carole MartinSlouching is out! It's about demonstrating confidence - standing straight, making eye contact, and connecting with a good, firm handshake. That first impression can be a great beginning, or a quick ending to your interview. Body movement or lack of Once the interview begins you should ...
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