Posts tagged with: interviewing

Be Who You Are

I often get asked for advice prior to an interview. Questions like: 1. “What should I say? Or not say?” 2. “What should I wear?” 3. “What should I know?” 4. “How should I prepare?” 5. “What should I bring?”... Read More

(Sample) Size Matters

If you’ve ever been attacked by a lion (or even if you haven’t), it’s probably reasonable to assume you think all lions are dangerous. This sort of stereotyping or generalizing is a simple survival mechanism. In this case, your small... Read More

5 Common Sense Tips for Your Telephone Interview

One of the most critical points in your job search is the first live interaction you have with a company representative. Sometimes this is someone in HR, a corporate recruiter, or even the hiring manager. But make no mistake about... Read More

Can we lose this question please?

Recruiter/Hiring Manager: “Where do you see yourself in five years?” Candidate: Eye roll, followed by dry mouth, sigh, light-headedness. Feeling dizzy. Passes out, bangs head on desk. Thud. Candidate now has a knot on her head similar to Lt. Worf... Read More