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handling questions about you in the workplace

March 16, 2009 – 6:11 pm

Typically, an interviewer, once past the opening question, “so tell me about yourself”, will proceed to validate your “speech” with questions about your background. Interviewers want to see consistency here. This part of an interview is where most of the time is spent. Why? Because your past is a strong indication of your future and as such, a strong indication of what an employer can expect from you while on the job. Get ready to get thoroughly questioned. I am sure you can recall my previous comments with regard to thorough questioning. No matter what, keep smiling and stay positive. Please refer to the job interview questions you will be asked and you will see how this link neatly ties into what you are about to read.

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job interview questions you will be asked

March 3, 2009 – 6:27 pm

If you are reading this, you probably are preparing for an upcoming interview or you have been interviewed in the past and were asked one or more of these questions. We recommend you treat this list as something you would study rather than read. Have your answers written out and practiced before you go to your interview. You will feel more prepared and confident going into the interview and it will show. Read More »

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handling the opening question, “so tell me about yourself”

February 25, 2009 – 6:40 pm

I have asked this question each time I have met a prospective job seeker and I have yet to meet someone who handles this question well. If you take the time to know what your answer is in advance of your interview, you will most certainly stand out amongst the competition. The organization has a requirement. Someone has to get the job and by being able to effectively handle this question, you will dramatically improve your chances. Read More »

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how to prepare to ace an interview

February 17, 2009 – 6:38 pm

Go back to a time when you bought something from a salesperson who left you feeling so good that you wanted to buy. I am not referring to the slick and fast talking salespeople here. I am talking about the salesperson that made your buying experience a genuine pleasure, which, incidentally is how it should be. How do salespeople like this do it? I would imagine that there wasn’t much hard ball or slick talking tactics used. I would further guess that this person probably took the time to listen and understand your needs and explain how each feature would meet your needs. Read More »

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managing the inept interviewer / learner interviewer

February 9, 2009 – 9:03 pm

Typically the inept interviewer appears near the end of the hiring process, however, you should be ready for the inept interviewer to appear at any stage of the hiring process. This is not a major issue. It is just one of those things you have to be ready for and deal with in that moment. Read More »

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the hiring interview

February 3, 2009 – 6:37 pm

So this is it – your final interview. You have been focused on what is present and what is next. You know the end point. You know that you will either get the job or you won’t get the job and you just kept going one moment to the next. After this interview, you will have a decision. So what changes do you need to make? None. Re-read the paragraph you just read and be with it.

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