Impressive Interviewing
Recognizing Red Flags in the Job Hunt
Red flags are a tricky subject in any realm. In bad relationships, there are always red flags before things get bad, but the truth is you usually don’t notice them until you’re looking back at the wreckage of a bad ... Read More »
Interview Outfits for Women for Every Job
Recently, we gave you tips and tricks to dress for an interview if you’re the kind of gal who simply hates dressing up. But what about those of us who like wearing dress clothes? We know, we know, you still ... Read More »
Interviewing for a Job? Tell Your Story
I have a lot of friends in the process of interviewing right now, and they share many of the same concerns. They’re nervous about what to say in response to behavioral questions, which I’ve addressed on CGN before. As I’ve ... Read More »
Interview Outfits for People Who HATE Dressing Up
Sometimes, what we play with in our childhood can easily determine some of the same inclinations as adults. When I was a child, I didn’t like playing “house” or “kitchen” like many little girls did. And today, my friends will ... Read More »
The Beauty of Interviews
This morning as I prepare for a job interview, thoughts rattle through my head: What questions shall I ask? Have I done a thorough job of researching the company? What if I don’t get the job? What if I do? ... Read More »
9 Annoying Lies Job Interviewers Tell
Have you ever wondered, following an interview, if the things the interviewer told you were true? They say, “We’ll call you” and “You’re terrific,” but are they lying? Yup. Brazen Careerist tackled this issue of lying hiring managers and HR ... Read More »
Interview Lessons from the Presidential Debates
This evening marks the first vice presidential debate of the 2012 election season. And whether you like or dislike politics, like or dislike the candidates debating, or just don’t have anything else to watch, chances are you’ll find yourself watching ... Read More »
Prosperous Cheaters — Know the Interview Questions Before You Go
In high school, I was an officer in our NHS chapter. We had planned this incredible pep rally: complete with relay races, blindfolds, class competition, and teachers getting creamed in the face with pies (or something). Thinking this was a ... Read More »
What Every Interviewer Wonders….But Never Asks
In front of them are a list of questions they’ve pre-determined to ask every candidate. They’re avoiding any traditionally inappropriate questions and working hard to get as much information as they can in 60 minutes or so. Interviewing isn’t easy. ... Read More »
At Interviews, Even the Waiting Room Counts
Career Girl Network featured an article in June 2011 about the “Most Important Person in Your Company” — the receptionist. And as important as a receptionist can be in the image a company puts forward, that same person can be ... Read More »
