Category: Interview Tips

Rehearsing your answers to basic interview questions and developing questions to ask for your interview is very important. However, doing research on the organization before the interview is your “ace in the hole.” When you do research, you gain further insight in what the company needs, so you can better articulate how you fit in… Read more »

One of the most important interview tips and the most overlooked is to ask questions. You can follow all of the interview tips out there, but if you don’t ask questions, the interviewer may think you’re not interested. When you ask questions during an interview, it shows you have interest in the company and the… Read more »

The first minute of the interview is critical! Psychologists have revealed that half of the interviewer’s decision is decided within the first minute of an interview. You must get off to a good start. Do this by being extremely aware of your body language and nonverbals (see below). Also, use the interviewer’s name and shake their hand.… Read more »

It’s always a good idea to prepare for an interview. Here are some commonly asked questions and prompts to help you prepare for your upcoming interview: -Tell me something about yourself. -How much experience do you have in the field that you are interviewing for? -Why are you leaving your current job? -What types of… Read more »

55% of initial impressions come from the way you dress. You should always dress your best for an interview and be cautious as to what your interviewer will assume about you based on your overall appearance. Unfortunately, there isn’t a straight answer as to what you should wear for a job interview. Every job has… Read more »

One minute is all it takes. Psychologists have discovered that 50% of the interviewer’s decision is made within the first 30-60 seconds of an interview. 25% is made within the first 15 minutes. Making the best first impression is crucial to landing the job you want, so follow these tips to showcase the best you!… Read more »

You can set 3 alarms for the morning, check the air pressure in your car tires, and leave 2 hours early, but sometimes a situation arises where you can’t make it to an interview.  In the treacherous conditions of winter (and other times, when you least expect it) car problems like engine failure, a flat… Read more »

An interview is like starring in a performance. The focus is all on you. There is a critic evaluating your act. There is even a particular set of clothing to wear. You wouldn’t star in a performance without learning your lines and rehearsing, so why improvise a job interview? The best way to ace an… Read more »

There are countless lists and tips on how to prepare for and act during an interview. You can be totally prepared, breeze through all the questions, nail your interview, and leave oozing with confidence … but then what? Is there something you should do after the interview is over to help your chances? Below, you’ll find… Read more »

You’ve been chosen for an interview. You’ve jumped through all the hoops. You’ve made it to the final step. But now what? With such an intense process ahead of you, this list is meant to provide you with some helpful tips to simplify the day of the interview. Following these suggestions should help put you at… Read more »