10 Interview Questions and Answers
Guest blog with excellent interview questions and answers specific for different types of jobs. Author bio below. -Amy If you’ve just graduated from college and are looking for your first job on the market or you’ve left your previous one and are looking for a new opportunity, then you probably understand that it’s important to […]
Don’t be late for your interview
Just a funny interviewing story from a client. We all have to laugh at ourselves sometimes. Thought you’d like it. Have a great day! – Coach Wolfgang I had plenty of time to get to my interview… or so I thought. The office was downtown – that shouldn’t have been a problem! The traffic was […]
7 Things Millennials Should Know About Interviewing for a Job
Thanks to Michael Klazema for his guest blog on millenials. A brief bio is below. – Amy Entering the job market straight out of college has rarely been easy, but millennials have a tougher time at it than any prior generation. Not only is the economy still recovering from a historical recession, but millennials are […]
The Big Gotcha During My Interview with a Startup
The author of this guest blog asks an interesting question and would like your thoughts in the comments section. Thanks! Recently I applied for a leadership role at a software start-up and had a 1-hour interview with the CEO. Based on the job description, it sounded like the ideal candidate needed to be very well-rounded, […]
4 ‘Make or Break’ Interview Questions
I’ve gone into interviews thinking that I’m ready for anything, even though I didn’t really prepare. I was feeling confident about my ability to adapt and come across well. I felt I had such a good handle on my career that it seemed silly to “prepare” for just an interview. You know what happened in […]
Get on the Company’s “Technology Radar” Before your Interview
Sharing a guest blog with you on a pre-interview trend that is becoming more and more important. – Coach Wolfgang Technology is changing so many industries and so many jobs. Technology now allows companies to see if you’ve actually researched the company and measure how interested you are. Make sure you show up on their […]
My secret weapon for the interview process
Thought you would enjoy a guest blog about the success one of my clients found in the interviewing process. A few years ago I had an interview with a start up for a marketing leadership role. I was excited about it and I saw so many ways I could help the company while doing my […]
Interview Tips for the Introvert
It may seem that extroverts have a natural advantage over introverts in job interviews. Extroverts are generally outgoing, talkative, and persuasive – qualities that convey confidence and generate interest in themselves. Introverts tend to be more reserved and reluctant to share a great deal of information during an initial meeting. Unfortunately, the saying is true: […]
When to Hire a Professional Resume Writer
Your resume is an important marketing tool and often your first introduction to an employer. The employer’s evaluation of your skills as presented on your resume is the key to getting an interview. You may be the ideal candidate for a job, but if you can’t convey that via the words on your resume, then […]
Making Your Job Application Stand Out
We all have unique gifts or talents that we bring with us to a new job. These might include: tangible skills (i.e. how to utilize a specific piece of software) intangible skills (i.e. fast learning agility) personal characteristics (i.e. strong work ethic) When you are looking for a new job and combing through bullet after […]