In category: Interviewing
7 Steps to a Successful Phone Screen Interview
What’s the best advice for a successful phone screen interview? Treat it as you would a “real” interview. The purpose of a phone screen is for you and the employer to do an initial review to see if it makes sense to have more in-depth discussions. Some companies have som… more
Turn Shyness Into a Job Interviewing Strength
Shyness doesn’t mean you can’t do well in interviews. The difference between stuttering and suffering through one-on-one interviews and presenting your best self comes down to preparation. “Make some of that preparation not just about what you’d like to discuss when… more
You Flubbed the Interview, Here’s How To Recover
You polished your resume, donned your best outfit and arrived at the interview exactly on time – and then you said absolutely the wrong thing. You flubbed an answer. You used an inappropriate example. You forgot a basic fact. You bombed. You put your foot in it. You leave, p… more
How to Craft Your Success Stories for Interviews
You dread job interviews. Surprise! So does the person interviewing you. The problem for most of us is that interviews seem to incorporate the worst parts of cocktail party chatter – superficial and staged – but have major consequences. The interview is a major factor i… more
How to Turn Around a Bad Interview
We’ve all been there. You’re pouring over new cleared job postings when you come across a position that seems just perfect. Good company. Good location. Terrific job description. Your heart starts to beat a bit faster as you crank out a cover letter, tailor your resume to the… more