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 […]
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 […]
Interview Questions to Ask Employers
While considering potential interview questions, you’ll also want to think about a few to ask. Formulating the right queries can be challenging because there are answers you want, but certain questions you shouldn’t ask. While we carefully craft the precise balance of information gathering and positive impression questions as part of the career coaching process, […]
Crafting Good Interview Questions for Candidates
Recruiters often ask me what some of my favorite interview questions are. This harkens me back to my days as a human resources manager where much of my time was spent recruiting contractors and managers for a consulting firm. Because the firm had multiple temporary assignments, recruiting was ongoing and needed to produce great results. […]
Where Do You See Yourself In 5 Years Interview Question Tips
An interview can really test your mettle, especially when you’re asked to predict your professional future in 6 months, one and five years. Whew! You’re not a psychic, so how are you supposed to answer that question? To help you craft your answer, here are some Where Do You See Yourself in 5 Years interview […]