You’ve worked hard to get a job interview with your target company. A chance to sell your strengths through storytelling to convince the employer that you’re the best candidate. To make the most of that hour, use these 6 tips to frame and deliver relevant, impactful...
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How to Take Your Job Interview Skills from Stale to Stellar
If you’re like most job seekers I talk with, you find job interviews uniquely stressful for one of these main reasons: It’s been years since you’ve interviewed. You’re actively interviewing, but not getting offers. You struggle to sell your skills, even though...
The Best Question to Ask in Your Next Job Interview
After you've discovered the Best Question to Ask below, access this cheat sheet to build a full list of questions for your interviewer! ~ Get your 16 Questions to Ask in a Job Interview Cheat Sheet here: Typically,...
7 Months to Launch: One Job Seeker’s Journey to a New Job
When project management leader Martyn Lindley’s position was eliminated at Hewlett-Packard after 19 years with the company, he knew he faced a job hunting challenge. He needed to find another senior-level role in a desirable company without relocating from his home in...
The Power of Positivity in Your Interview
A reputable recruiter told me that his three non-negotiables when deciding whether to advance a candidate in the interview process are honesty, responsiveness, and a positive attitude. The most noticeable factor when you first meet someone is positivity. Think about...
What’s Worth (and a Waste of) Time in Your Job Search
I just got back from Glacier National Park, where nature provided a feast for my eyes, adventures for my soul, and memories that will last a lifetime. Hiking, rafting, paddling, and eating aside, my favorite thing about the trip was chatting with other park visitors...
True Stories from People in the Position to Hire: A Recruiter’s Red Flags + Recommendations
One way to conduct a smart, integrated job search is to learn how to work with recruiters who specialize in your industry or area of expertise. Joseph Wahl, principal, Wahl and Associates, who’s led several high-profile searches from nonprofits and governments to...
10 Interviewing Challenges: Job Seeker FAQs
What comes to mind when you're gearing up for job interviews? There's so much to think about--what you'll wear, who you'll meet, what you'll say, how you'll act, and whether there will be any curveball questions or surprises. Here’s a snapshot of some common (and a...
When it’s Your Turn: 10 Solid Questions to Ask Your Interviewer
The more you can think of an interview as a conversation rather than an inquisition, the better. One of the best ways to do this is by asking thoughtful, smart questions. If you respond to your interviewer's invite to answer questions with, “You’ve already covered...
6 Ways to Calm Down (and Amp Up) Before Your Interview
Interview Day has arrived. You’ve researched the company, the industry, and the people you’re going to meet with. You’ve run through several possible interview questions and practiced telling some great stories. You’ve dressed the part and you’re ready to go. And...