Closing Time: End the Interview Gracefully
Closing time in an interview is much like being chased out of a bar on your first date at closing time. You’ve only got a few minutes left to close. If you’re too pushy the date will end poorly. If you...
View ArticleInterview Q&A Sessions – Part 1: Your Objectives
The heart of any interview is of course the Q&A Session in which the interviewer asks about your experience and gives you a chance to ask about the job or the company. In a one hour interview, this...
View ArticleInterview Q&A Sessions – Part 2: The Interrogation
In part one of this series we talked about your objective of the Q&A session of an interview and how it can frame your answers. In this article, we’ll cover ways the interviewer’s objective and...
View ArticleInterview Preparation
The key to success in any interview is preparation. The hiring manager has taken the time to read your resume and even possible research you. The least you can do is show similar respect by researching...
View ArticleThe Interview Begins in the Waiting Room
First impression has a lot of impact on your interview. That said, the interview starts even before you meet the interviewer. Don’t just show up at the interview. Prepare your first impression before...
View ArticleInterview Body Language
It’s not what you say, but how you say it that makes the difference. This old adage is very true when it comes to interviewing. If you are interviewing for an actual job, the hiring manager is as...
View ArticleFollow up After the Interview
Once the interview ends the interviewers hard work begins. They typically talk with peers or supervisors about what they learned. They may have to meet with the team and share with them as well....
View ArticleInterview Information Sessions
Most interviewers like to start an interview with an information session. They will tell you key information about the job you’re interviewing for. If you’re lucky they will tell you all about the...
View ArticleConnect with the Interviewer
One of the biggest advantageous of an interview, is that it gives you an opportunity to form a connection with the interviewer. That connection will make it harder for the interviewer to pass you up...
View ArticleGet a Part Time Job to Build Your Career Potential
Having spoken on a number of college campuses, I’ve seen firsthand that today’s college grads are unprepared for the competitive work force they are about to enter. The pursuit of your degree has...
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