Interviewing Archive
In almost every interview, you will be asked why you left your previous employers. This is a question designed to uncover reasons for the hiring manager to reject you. It will not help you get the job and is a question you need to survive.
One of the most effective ways to prepare for a job interview is complete a few mock interviews. A mock interview simulates a real interview. To maximize your improvement, record the mock interview and review it.
I was watching Olivia with my three year old daughter last night. Olivia is a cartoon about family of pigs, with Olivia the oldest child. In the episode we watched, Olivia's mother interviewed babysitters. As my daughter and I watched, I was surprised when the interview turned
Interview Tip: Your attitude affects your interview performance. Smile and make eye contact during an interview.
How you present yourself in an interview can influence the overall impressive you make on an interviewer. Some studies have said the words we use only account for 10% of the information communicated.
Read a review of our book, Power Up Your Job Search: A Modern Approach to Interview Preparation, from Norm Goldman, Publisher & Editor Bookpleasures.
Interview Tip: Show your ability to make the hiring manager's job easier along with the contribution you could make to the company.
A Behavioral Question asks the candidate do describe how they acted in a specific situation. This technique uses this past performance of the candidate to predict how they will perform in the future. Included are a selection of behavioral questions targeting training and mentoring responsibilities.
Interview Tip: Prepare for an interview by taking sample assessment tests.
An important part of preparing for an interview is recognizing the lessons you have learned in your career. These lessons are the most valuable part of your experience. They allow you to do more in the future than you have done in the past.