A colleague of mine recently confessed to “falling asleep” while interviewing a candidate. According to this seasoned Human Resources director the candidate lengthily droned on in a monotone voice luring her into a trance. Though embarrassed by her own lack of professionalism, the director crossed the candidate off her list of potentials citing “lack of […]
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Be Prepared for the Exploratory Interview
When you meet people for the first time, there is an exploratory process that occurs. Is this person someone you could see spending time with? Are they likable? Do you believe they have something to share or that you could learn from? Will they be of value or interest to you moving forward? When two […]
Answering Tricky Interview Questions
You guessed it—what defines tricky interview questions all depends on the applicant. Most job seekers admit to being a little intimidated by a question or two, and it’s usually the ones that have stumped them in the past or perhaps hit home with a personal or professional challenge. The key to answering tricky interview questions […]
Interview Questions Versus Resumes: Where to Invest Your Time
Did you know that the real reason people miss out on great opportunities is because of a poor interview? According to recruiters, the time spent agonizing over resumes should be better spent honing interview skills. Yes, your resume needs to be killer in order for you to get the interview in the first place, but […]