As someone who coaches job seekers on effective phone interviews, I’m incredulous when I get a voicemail “greeting” from a slow robotic voice that goes something like this: “The caller you have reached (long pause) 333-333-3333 (long pause) is not available. Please...
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True Stories from People in the Position to Hire Part 1: An occasional series featuring real anecdotes from hiring managers and recruiters
My friend “Madeline,” who’s a veteran management consultant, just led the job interview and hiring process for a financial manager role in a well-known Northwest nonprofit. She phone-screened a field of promising candidates with the right credentials and was part of a...
How to Graduate from the Basement and into a Job ASAP
Moments after you’ve switched your tassel from right to left and you’re declared a college graduate, reality hits: “I’ve earned my degree. I’m going back home to live with my family. I need a job. Now what?” To ascend from the basement of your family home and into a...
You’re Qualified, But Do They Like You?
Your résumé stood out and you made the short list of job interview candidates. Your phone screen went swimmingly. Now Interview Day is here, and you’re in the lobby armed with hard copies of your résumé, a solid list of questions for the interviewer, and knowledge...