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Let’s face it, you go job hunting for several reasons. Often times, it may be that you fall into the unemployed, underemployed and unhappily employed category, which serves as the engine that kick starts your hunt for the “perfect” or “almost perfect” job opportunity.

Armed with the tools for your hunt (including your well penned resume) you are about to stir the interest of what could be your next boss. From the moment you get that call for the interview, you must immediately become an award winning researcher/investigator gleaning all the vital information you can find on the company. (more…)

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When you go in for an interview, the person manning the front desk will greet you and instruct you to take a seat and wait for the hiring personnel. Once in the interview, you answered every question with confidence and finesse, yet you still didn’t land the position. It could be due to the idea of the “Secret Interview.” From the moment you stepped foot in the building, unbeknownst to you, your interview had already begun. The “Secret Interview” is an integral part of the hiring process, which every applicant should be aware. (more…)

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Interviews are the hardest part of the job search process. With these three important strategies, you will be well on your way to being more prosperous during job interviews.

1. Study! Study! Study!
It is important that you show that you want this job and understand what the company does. There is nothing worst than a person who does not know anything about the company they want to work for. Start by looking at their website and current events regarding the firm. Second, read and understand the job description. Read the FULL description and not the summary. You may have questions about it, and the interview is a good time to ask those questions. (more…)

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“To be early is to be on time, and to be on time is to be late.” At first this quote might sound like a tongue twister, but it actually means a lot more.
Although this sounds like a very obvious point to make, punctuality for a phone screen or face to face interview is very important. The simple action of arriving at a certain time may cost you the job.

By showing up on time, you are simply showing respect to the employer and valuing their time. However, note that coming one or two hours early before an interview is not considering the employers time and is actually the most disrespectful thing you can do. (more…)

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Who would have thought that exercising would be a pre-interview tip to success? But indeed, working out can help you decrease anxiety before an interview. It will help you stay happy and worry-free when speaking with a potential employer.

There is no doubt that hiring managers can smell nervousness and discomfort when they are interviewing a candidate. Don’t let anxiety get in the way of getting the position you dreamed of. (more…)

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It’s one of those dreaded interview questions that seems inevitable. Why is it dreaded? Probably because it’s one of the most vague questions there is, and it’s hard to know what the interviewer is expecting in response. So how will you answer?

Hopefully, you already know that this question should never be answered with nitty gritty details about your life, childhood, personal hobbies, your dislike for your previous boss, or the returned question, “what do you want to know?” (more…)

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You know how it goes: sweating, shaking, biting your nails, chewing your lip, and more. Anxiety and nervousness about job interviews are common, and may hinder your performance if you’re not aware of it or don’t know how to control it. Here are few quick tips. (more…)

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Not literally of course. An interview isn’t an opportunity for a heart felt conversation over drinks. However, it is a good idea to get your know your interviewer as much as you can before you even get to interview. Without being a creepy stalker, that is. (more…)

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Chances are, you’ve got all your answers figured out to questions like, what are your strengths and weaknesses. But even if your answer is really great, you might be missing out on something essential that can make it even better.

So what’s the secret ingredient? Simple, show your answer, instead of just telling it. (more…)