Interviewing

How to Suggest Working Remotely in a Job Interview

By April Jimenez ⋅ July 28, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Slightly more than 2 percent of the US workforce (2.8 million people) telecommutes. So how do you become one of those people? And how do you bring it up in a job interview?

How Much Do Companies Pay for Relocation?

By April Jimenez ⋅ July 28, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

It’s safe to say that everyone, at some point, daydreams about packing up a bag and just going somewhere new to start over. As an active job seeker you have the opportunity to do that, and maybe without any cost to you. But is that realistic? Do companies still pay for relocation packages even in the midst of an economic recession? And if so, how much do companies pay for relocation?

TMI and Personal Information on a Job Interview

By Donald Sears ⋅ February 2, 2010 ⋅ One comment

When it comes to excusing gaps in their employment, many job candidates try to explain them away, but end up over sharing, providing intimately details about their health, their family and personal life.
That sort of TMI tirade can turn off recruiters and hiring managers, warned Wanda Cole-Frieman, an exectuive recruiter at Blue Shield of California, [...]

The Power of Employment References and Job Referrals

By Donald Sears ⋅ January 26, 2010 ⋅ One comment

Referrals and references remain the strongest tool available to job seekers.
Seventy percent of jobs are obtained via referral according to the U.S. Department of Labor and the article “How to Get Job References Without Asking,” on TheLadders.
Referrals do not automatically mean you have the job or that you will guarantee you an interview, but they [...]

How to Prepare for a Second Job Interview

By Donald Sears ⋅ January 26, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

The best way to set the bar for all job candidates is to formulate 60- and 90-day plans for the job you desire and clearly communicate that in the second interview, said career coach and recruiting expert Dean Tracy.
Tracy offers a step-by-step advice to craft a 60- or 90-day plan in the article “Round Two [...]

Prepare for Remote Job Interviews

By Donald Sears ⋅ January 26, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Business are growing more accustomed to employees working remotely and recruiters are following suit, wrote Kevin Wheeler, president and founder of Global Learning Resources in a blog on ERE.net.
Job seekers should be ready to face the new tools of the trade such as remote interviews, Wheeler said.
Hiring managers may never meet face-to-face with a candidate, [...]

How to Appear Younger on Job Interviews and Around the Office

By Donald Sears ⋅ January 26, 2010 ⋅ One comment

Despite age-discrimination laws, “interviewing younger” can make the difference in our youth-oriented culture. In the article “Take 10 years Off Your Image” for TheLadders, StephenViscusi details 20 rules to help freshen up job seekers’ presence.
It’s not all about how you look, Viscusi advises, although you should use teeth-whitening products and avoid clothes aimed at high-school [...]

How to Respond When Human Resources asks a Job Interview Candidate “Tell Me About Yourself”

By Donald Sears ⋅ January 18, 2010 ⋅ One comment

When an interviewer for a prospective job asks “Tell me about yourself,” it’s not an open invitation to ramble about your life’s history or talk about every job you’ve ever had.
The open-ended question is an opportunity for the candidate to shape strengths and anchor positive traits about themselves, wrote career coach and author Lee Miller [...]

Bite Your Tongue In an Exit Interview

By Donald Sears ⋅ January 14, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

When it comes to the exit interview, bite your tongue, suppress your ego and stay focused on how you will be remembered, said Lee Miller, a career coach and the former head of human resources at TV Guidein the article, “Resign with Class,” on TheLadders.
Despite your inclination to talk about everything that might be wrong [...]

Job Interview Follow Up Do’s and Don’ts

By Donald Sears ⋅ January 4, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

After a job interview or less formal networking meeting set up by a recruiter, you probably look forward to a response from the person with whom you met.
If you’re dealing with a recruiter, it doesn’t always happen right away. But don’t take offense; take action, said career expert Silvana Carpanelli Hayes on The Glasshammer blog. [...]

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