For many new graduates, the thought of that first “real” post graduation job interview is terrifying. Some new grads have never had a job, much less a job interview. New grads often wonder how they are to get that first job when they’re told they must first have relevant experience. Never fear, new graduate, you possess a VAST quantity of skills!
Read MoreBeing terminated from a job is an emotional jolt to your self-esteem. Moving through the sense of failure and disappointment takes time. As you begin your preparation for job interviewing again, consider these tips on how to handle the awkward “Why did you leave your last job?” question.
Read MoreIt’s difficult to be patient after a job interview. The wait is harsh and can take a lot longer than you ever expected. Hopefully knowing some of these potential reasons for the delay will make your wait less painful and help you relax while you wait.
Read MoreDuring a job interview, telepathy would definitely be considered a benefit in gaging how the hiring manager is receiving you personally along with the information you are imparting to him/her. It would be great to know if we are giving the correct responses and details the hiring manager requires in order to make the offer!
Read MoreHave you had to deal with a rude hiring manager during a job interview? We know how frustrating that can be! You’ve practiced and prepared for the interview. It’s natural to expect an experienced, professional hiring manager to conduct your job interview! Don’t be flustered. Here are 4 ways to deal with this obstacle.
Read MoreIf you’re interviewing with a publicly held company, consider asking a few questions during the job interview associated with the organization’s quarterly earnings report. These questions demonstrate to the hiring manager that you’ve done your homework and properly researched the company!
Read MoreThe U.S. economy is doing well and the good news for job seekers is that there are many jobs to be found. Unemployment stood at 3.7% in September 2018 which is the lowest level since 1969. With over 7 million job openings, there are not enough applicants to fill open positions! This is a great time for mid-career employees to step out and explore new opportunities.
Read MoreVocal or verbal fry has been around for a very long time, but seems to have become more mainstream in the past 10 years. If you are unfamiliar with the term, think Kim Kardashian.
Read MoreSearching for a new job is not an easy venture. For most, it is a marathon, not a sprint. The best tools to carry in your job-hunt briefcase are massive amounts of persistence and resilience. They are vital for your success.
Read MoreWe’ve all had times when we’ve chosen to quit a job. The difficult part is telling the boss. In our minds, we start playing the upcoming discussion with our boss, continuing to replay these conversations over and over again. A new Japanese start-up is attempting to solve this common dilemma!
Read MoreInterview Coaching Solutions believes that when clients are given a mechanism to actively retain their learning in an unbiased, non judgmental arena, their interview skills will remain at a high level - allowing them to be competitive and remain competitive in the job interview market.
Read MoreDeciding to make a move and start looking for a new job is a real task, isn’t it? It will take a large dose of both persistence and resilience. Allow me to share a personal story of my dog, Helix-Monster. He is a master of persistence and resilience!
Read MoreJob candidates need to be able to verbalize the specific core competencies they possess during a job interview, proving their value and potential job success to the hiring manager!
Read MoreIt is highly distracting when a person continually uses the word "like" in conversation. It can prevent the listener from truly focusing on what is being said, causing the intended message to lose its emphasis. Continued, repetitive use can cause the speaker to appear immature, uneducated, and unprofessional.
Read MoreThe gift of gab is truly not a gift when it comes to the job interview process. Your verbosity may actually blow your opportunity at a job you really want! Remember, hiring managers are only human. They will lose interest if you blab on and on. Make your words count. When it comes to over-talking during a job interview, remember: less is always more!
Read MoreThere is a growing trend of job interview candidates not asking questions at all or asking questions that give them no insights beyond what they could find with a few searches on the company website. This is a major mistake! The hiring manager is offering an opportunity to ask questions and they expect questions to be asked.
Read MoreCeasing all communications with a company or hiring manager (aka “Ghosting”) without a single phone call, text, or email is very bad professional form. Hiring managers remember incidents like this as it wastes their time, the team’s time, and is very expensive!
Read MoreA recent study found that people who stutter may be more likely to be discriminated against when interviewing for jobs. The stress alone can exacerbate the stutter. Is the hiring manager really listening to what you say? Will he/she question if you can do the job simply because you have a stutter?
Read MoreThe reality in today’s world is that some employers feel as though new college graduates lack the soft skills such as communication, critical thinking, leadership, and work ethic needed to jump right into a position. This perception, be it right or wrong, may limit the new graduate - but all is not lost!
Read MorePreparation for a job interview is key to its success. A perfectly executed resume printed on the best resume paper. Prepared answers at the ready for the questions you know will be asked. What you did not expect was the hiring manager to ask, “What theme song should play as you enter a room?”
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