Knowing what not to do during that interview is just as important as knowing what to do. The last thing you want to do is show a lack of desire for the job or respect for the company. These mistakes show just that, so be sure you don’t make any them.
It’s 15 minutes before your job interview. What do you do? The best answer: whatever you need to do to stay calm, cool, collected and focused. That may look a little bit different to everyone, but there are some top things you should (or shouldn’t) do right before your interview.
Video interviews are more common than ever – in fact, more work is conducted online and via video than ever before. It's important to take a video interview just as seriously as you would an in-person interview.
Whether you follow up through an email, a phone call or a handwritten letter, it's important your follow up is appropriate and you aren't accidentally hindering your chances at landing a position. Here are some of the most common mistakes made when following up after an interview:
Most job interviews end with the interviewer asking, “Do you have any questions for me?” If your answer is, “No” you miss the opportunity to ask questions that will help you determine if the company will be a good fit for you. You also risk been seen as unprepared or disinterested.
Interviewing is arguably the most important part of your job search… and the most nerve-wracking. We can’t completely eliminate the nerves, but we can help prepare you by answering some of the most commonly asked questions about interviewing for a job.
At the end of a job interview, you’ll likely be asked if you have any questions. Be sure you don’t hurt your chances at a second interview or potential job offer by avoiding these questions.
Job searching is by no means an easy task, however it’s important to avoid the most common pitfalls during your job search to increase your chances of landing the role you desire.
Although writing a thank you note takes up more time and adds an extra step to the interview process, it might be the deciding factor between the job going to you or someone else.
‘Twas the night before your job interview, and all through the house, chaos ensued and you were kind of a grouch. You set out your outfit and polished your shoes, hoping that getting out the door on time would be smooth.
Interviewing for a job is nerve-wracking, and sometimes the nerves get the better of you. These candidates share their most horrific interview moments, the moment they knew they definitely weren’t getting the job:
While there’s no single formula or questionnaire for perfectly assessing every candidate for each position you need to fill, there are some key questions to ask yourself about every candidate you interview.
When the interview question, “What is your management style?” is asked, don’t immediately answer with “I’m not a micro-manager.” That grinds my gears. Here’s why:
Conduct a thorough interview that will provide the best information for deciding whether to extend a job offer or not. There are different techniques and types of interviews – see what might be best for your style, your company and your open position.