Small Differences Lead to Hidden Job Search Opportunities
I have a guest blog to share… another example of the hidden job market and how to tap into it. Enjoy! – Coach Wolfgang Here’s a story about how I landed a job by doing something slightly different during my job search. I was 3 months out of college and had sent close to 50 […]
Record Your Mock Interview & Dramatically Improve
Do you want to improve your interviewing skills? My advice would be to conduct mock interviews. Want to dramatically improve your interviewing skills? Most of the biggest transformations in interviewing skills have come from clients who studied videos of themselves conducting mock interviews. The truth speaks for itself. Fortunately, it’s also backed up by strong […]
3 Criteria Hiring Managers Look For
Interviews are a tricky animal. Sometimes you finish an interview thinking you did an outstanding job only to hear that there was another candidate with a better fit. Other times you think you didn’t show your best at the interview but still get an offer. These unexpected results lead to the question, “what are the […]
How Your Subconscious Impacts an Interview
Interviews can be challenging for many individuals. Some individuals are anxious at just the thought of an interview. Others don’t feel qualified in presenting themselves in the best light. Others worry about ‘going blank’ when trying to answer a question. These “challenges” are examples of how the subconscious impacts and even creates those fears and […]
How to Manage Risk During a Job Search
Why does it oftentimes seem that job searches are feast or famine? For many people, either nothing seems to be happening in their job search or it’s a struggle to keep up with multiple calls/emails from recruiters and hiring managers. We all agree that feast is better than famine but what happens when you receive […]
4 Powerful Phone Interview Tips
Phone interviews… some individuals dread them and some love them. For some, creating that in-person connection with the interviewer is crucial to their success. Plus, they need the feedback and energy that comes from sitting across from a person during an interview. For others, however, the phone interview takes away some of the nervousness they […]
3 Questions to Ask before an Interview
You’ve done it! You successfully navigated through your first round of interviews! Congratulations. Now on to round 2. Remember, the HR/company representative you have been working with wants you to succeed in your next round of interviews. When preparing for the 2nd round, get as many details as possible on this round of interviews. Those […]
Time to Assess Your Job Interviewing Skills
Job Interviews are intimidating for many individuals. There is, naturally, a lot of pressure during interviews, knowing what is at stake. There is also the pressure we put on ourselves. Maybe this is your dream job or maybe you are unemployed and really need this job. The interview environment itself can be intimidating: a small […]
5 Ways to Display Confidence in a Job Interview
Lately, I have been helping a number of clients with interview preparation. We spend a lot of time reviewing industry relevant interview questions and developing examples from their resumes. While doing this, I’m reminded of small but critical items that are often times overlooked as individuals prepare for an interview. It is critical that you […]
Will You Be Ready When Your Dream Job Arrives?
Many of us have felt stuck in our careers at some point in our lives. We knew our dream job was out there, but we couldn’t see how or when we were going to get that dream job. For many of us, you never know when the opportunity to get your dream job may arise, […]