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The Handshake
Considering the handshake is an expected gesture that’s typically combined with the first words you say, it can leave a lasting first impression and set a comfortable tone for the interview. Think about it. Haven’t you formed an opinion of someone in the past from a simple handshake? Especially those “macho” handshakes that feel like...
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Mind You Manners – Say Thank You!
Remember your parents telling you to “mind your manners – say thank you?” or something to that effect? Good advice, especially when it comes to interview follow-up in the form of a thank-you letter. Considering you were probably one of many candidates interviewed, this opportunity to stand out and stay fresh in the interviewer’s mind can...
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“Do You Have any Questions?”
Sounds like a simple question, right? Unfortunately, this interview question is one of the most misunderstood by job applicants in terms of purpose and importance, and it gets asked at almost every interview. Why Ask the Interviewer Questions? For two important reasons; first, it gives you a chance to gather information about the job and company, and...
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Frequently Asked Interview Questions; More Questions from Common Categories
As I’ve discussed in previous blog posts, it’s an interviewer’s job to determine if you’re the best candidate for the job and the types of questions asked are often similar from company to company. Although they may be worded differently, they generally address the same issues. Let’s cover some more common questions from common categories...
Frequently Asked Interview Questions
We know the interview is your opportunity to “sell yourself” and each element of the interview process is important. However, as you probably guessed, significant weight is placed on your responses to interview questions and there are some questions that are more frequently asked than others. Why are they Asked? It is an interviewer’s job to...
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The Interview – Your Opportunity
How a potential employer perceives you during the interview will be key in determining whether or not you are hired and you have an opportunity to influence that perception by “selling yourself” throughout the entire interview process. Although the interviewer has a general view of your background from your resume and cover letter, it’s up...
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Do you need a Cover Letter?
Once your resume is prepared and ready to send, the question frequently asked is, “do I include a cover letter?” The answer is yes. You should always include a cover letter regardless if you’re sending your resume via email, fax, postal mail or hand delivery. Besides the fact that most employers expect one, it’s your...
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What is a Resumé?
Prospective employers use resumés as their tools for deciding on which candidates to move to the interviewing phase of the job search process and ultimately hire. Your resumé is the key that can open the door to a job opportunity. It must be crafted with careful consideration given to; word selection, what you include and...
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Career Goals
Throughout my years working with students and graduates who are striving to achieve career success, I’ve encouraged them to establish career goals to help guide them. I have urged them to set their sights on “Long-term career goals.” These goals will assist them in achieving their ultimate career position over time. I also urge them to...
What is Success?
Different Meanings for Different People If you asked 10 different people the meaning of success, you’d probably get 10 different answers. When I’ve asked new students, just starting school what success means to them, typical responses include: owning a home, doing something meaningful, making money, providing for family, job security, being able to retire and living...
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