The interview is crucial to getting hired. It is your opportunity to show the company that you are suited for the job. Interviewers will ask questions to evaluate your skills and experience, your ability to perform the job successfully, and how well you fit the company’s culture. To best prepare for an interview, you should... View Article
Your hard work toward getting a job is not over when the interview ends. Following every interview, etiquette demands that you send a thank you note to your interviewer. Thank you emails are short, polite notes that express your enthusiasm, thank the interviewer for her time, and include any information you may have forgotten to... View Article
Interviewing is a stressful and anxiety-ridden process for a great deal of people. For many companies, the deciding factor in their hiring decision relies on the interview. People make simple mistakes during an interview due to factors such as pressure, stress or lack of preparation. The foundation for a successful interview is to be prepared.... View Article
One of the most dreaded questions in any interview does not relate to work experience; it relates to you as a person. And who knows you better than you? Even though this question seems easy on the surface, evaluating your own strengths and weaknesses is difficult. The good news is that you can avoid mistakes... View Article
You may have written an excellent resume, have the exact skill set the interviewer is looking for and have impressive references. However, if you pretend to be someone you’re not or act unnatural in an interview, you could be crossed off the candidate list. Being natural during an interview can seem difficult at first, but... View Article
A job interview is an anxiety-packed, fast-talking, sweaty-hands experience. Unfortunately, the grueling process is necessary to get a job. The best way to prepare yourself for a successful interview is to study popular interview questions and practice your answers. Knowing what to expect in an interview will help you focus and answer effectively. While it... View Article
The interview is your chance to really sell yourself to the employer. You have one opportunity to explain exactly why you are perfect for the position. You must speak intelligently, candidly and sincerely. In order to do so, you must be prepared. The secret to a successful interview is to present yourself professionally and to... View Article
Rejection can be a hard pill to swallow, especially when you’re gunning for a job you really need. But don’t get mad and go binging on ice cream just yet. Within two days of the rejection, you should write a follow-up letter to the interviewer. If the chosen candidate declines the offer, fails the background... View Article
The key to a successful interview is preparation. Most interviews contain the same core of questions which focus on your previous work and personality. This is your chance to really sell yourself, so be prepared to discuss your accomplishments as well as any experiences you have learned from. The toughest set of questions involve self-awareness,... View Article
Congratulations, you made it to the second interview! You’re one step closer to your new career. Just as you prepared for the first interview, you must prepare for the second. The interviewer may need you to speak with her manager for final approval, she may want you to speak with your potential coworkers to get a... View Article
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