One of the most important steps in a job interview comes at the end when it’s time to negotiate your salary or hourly wage. The last thing you want to do is to accept a job and then discover later […]
Category Archives: Interview Tips
A unique approach to handling a job interview over lunch
A while back Shankar Vedantam, NPR’s social science correspondent, had an interesting segment on scientific research proving how eating the same food can bring people closer together. And it’s something you might want to consider if you’re having a job […]
How to get an interview by offering to help hiring managers solve their problems
As many jobseekers have discovered, contacting HR (human resource) departments or applying online – where resumes also tend to end up in HR – are rarely effective job search techniques. In fact, the primary purpose of HR departments is to […]
Five pre-interview confidence builders that may help you get the job
If you haven’t been for a job interview in a while and are beginning to feel nervous, that’s OK and perfectly normal. Even someone with extensive interview experience can get the jitters or butterflies in their stomach when the day […]
How to dress for an interview and for success at work
What you decide to wear for an interview can help make or break your chances of getting the job. It’s important to make a positive impression by dressing appropriately. Studies have shown that hiring managers make a decision on a […]
The importance of a handshake in a job interview
A handshake can sometimes make or break an interview. That’s right. It’s that important. In fact, research has proved the significance of a proper handshake and how it can make a good – or bad – impression and influence hiring […]
References may be key to helping ex-offenders find a job
When you’re in reentry and looking for a job, you’ll need all the help you can get. And that means finding people who can speak about your talents, skills and character to a potential employer. Along with your resume or […]
Determining the best final question to wrap up an interview
In job interviews, the questions that you ask the interviewers may be as important, if not more so, as the questions they ask you. And the question you ask last may leave a lasting impression. As you prepare for an […]
Informational interviews can prove effective in job search
Looking for a job and want to learn more about a specific field and the people who work in it? There are few better ways to do this than by conducting informational interviews. In an informational interview, instead of an […]