The Company Inquiring about the company shows the hiring manager that you are interested in the company as a whole rather than just the position. What do you see ahead for your company in the next five years? How do you see the future for this industry? What do you consider to be your firm’s… Read more »
Category: Interview Tips
Key to Successful Interview: Listening
If you thought going to an interview was about the hiring manager asking you questions and you doing the talking, there may have been some miscommunication. Interviews are not just about the hiring managers getting to know you, but also about you getting to know the company and the position. There’s more to the job… Read more »
Interview DON’T: “No Call, No Show”
A “no call, no show” is when a person doesn’t notify a hiring manager or employer that they won’t be attending a scheduled interview or work day. This perhaps is one of the biggest annoyances of managers and can do a lot of damage to one’s professional image. The Damaging Results When you “no call,… Read more »
5 Last-Minute Tips for a Last-Minute Interview
Congrats! You got a call from a hiring manager to schedule an interview. Bad news? The only time they could spare is this afternoon… You’re able to move around your schedule and leave work early for the interview. However, this leaves you with 30 minutes to an hour to prepare for the interview. Whatever you… Read more »
How to Sell Yourself in a Job Interview
In an interview, hiring managers get to know you through the way you talk about yourself. This is why it’s important to learn how to talk about yourself, so you can convince the hiring manager to hire you. Know Your Brand This tip is about knowing yourself and knowing how you want to be represented.… Read more »
5 Tips to Remain Calm During an Interview
It’s natural to feel nervous before an interview. However, when your nerves get the best of you during an interview, it can lead to mistakes during the interview and making a negative impression. Whether it’s a small case of nerves or a panic attack in the middle of the interview, here are some tips to… Read more »
6 Things Hiring Managers Look for in an Interview
When you sit down for an interview, the hiring manager is looking for specific cues to see if you are the right candidate for the job. Every hiring manager is different, but for the most part, here are some things that most interviewers look for in a candidate. Being a Confident You Always be yourself.… Read more »
Answering the Unexpected Interview Question
No matter how much you prepare for an interview, there will be at least one or two questions that may be unexpected or completely off-the-wall. The best thing you can do is prepare for how you will handle the unexpected questions. When Answering Questions You Don’t Know the Answer Questions that you may not know… Read more »
What’s the BEST Way to Close an Interview?
Many candidates will offer a great interview and then fail to close it properly. This is like baking a terrific cake and forgetting to put on the icing. The closing of your interview is the most memorable part not only because it comes at the end of your time together, but because you are able… Read more »
10 Tips for Interviewing Success
1) Do some basic research on the company or organization you are interviewing with. You should have some idea of the organization’s history, background, major successes, and products. All of this can be obtained by visiting their website, searching on Glassdoor, and doing a Google search. Bring a notepad to take notes. 2) Be prepared… Read more »