With the job market improving, more and more clients are interviewing. Woo-hoo, right? Sure. But the number of head-scratching, often confusing interview experiences my clients are experiencing has increased too. Here are some examples: There was the client who faced open hostility from the hiring manager who asked two questions during the 30 minute interview. […]
I’m on fire about job interviews. I’ve recently had an epiphany about how we approach interviews that I should probably share with you. Maybe it will help change the way you approach your next job interview – and help you land that job. If I had a dollar for every time I’ve had a client […]
Following up after an interview is tough. How much follow up is too much? Does the prospective employer even care if you send a thank you note? Is there even a point to following up? Time for a candid reality check… No one has ever received a job because he or she followed up. No […]
Who loves informational interviews? Me! So much so, I created a YouTube video about them. My clients rarely hear me refer to them as informational interviews because “making connections” is a more accurate description of what these interviews are all about. If you’re just interviewing someone for information, you’re missing a key piece of what […]
I’m revising my advice about when to bring up the subject of salary. It used to be wait until the job offer was extended, or until the potential employer brought the subject up. This advice was based on a couple of key assumptions: 1. You disclosed your salary history during the online application process. 2. […]
I received an email from a professional asking how she should handle the “Why did you leave your last job?” question. Now, I know this person personally and can tell you that she was in a really challenging work situation with a pretty crazy boss (let me be more specific — a bat-shit crazy boss) […]
When I coach someone on interviewing, I focus on what they’re saying (content) as well as how they’re saying it (delivery). We review specifics – everything from specific examples they’re using during the interview to their choice of words. Little things count during an interview. And one of the main issues clients want to work […]
The email arrives in your in-box at 3:45 on a Friday afternoon. “After ten years of wonderful service to our organization, Madison Hall’s last day of employment will be June 20th. She will be exploring other career opportunities and we wish her well in her pursuits.” Opps. Was she fired? Did she leave voluntarily? Is […]
Job interviews have changed. I’m not trying to scare you with job interview horror stories (although I do have a few), but times have changed and interviews have too. Your answers have to be authentic, show personal awareness and highlight your experience. This article reminds me that being prepared to answer a couple of curve […]
