Impressive Interviewing
“Tell Me About Yourself” and Other Translations to Interview Questions
If you’ve ever been through a job search, you know that every interview question is code for something else. It’s just a matter of figuring out what those questions mean. Here are a few of my favorite translations: Tell me ... Read More »
Who’s Interviewing You? Dig Deeper!
You have an interview tomorrow, and all that you know is a list of who’s interviewing you. What do you do? If you’re like most people, you probably jump onto the company’s website to check out the interviewers’ bios and ... Read More »
Projects Are the New Job Interview
The process of job applications is changing significantly. In this job market, employers are increasingly realizing that making a hiring decision based on resumes, cover letters, and interviewing skills might not be enough to determine the success of a candidate ... Read More »
Lessons in Interviewing from ABC’s Shark Tank
My husband and I love the show Shark Tank. Every week, we excitedly flip on the TV to watch entrepreneurs receive feedback, constructive criticism and ultimately often real money from the members of the Shark Tank. There are moments of ... Read More »
Know Your Weaknesses
It’s one of the most common job interview questions there is: “What is your greatest weakness?” And all too often, interviewees answer this question incorrectly. Conventional wisdom tells us to spin our answer. “I’m too much of a perfectionist.” “I ... Read More »
More Interview "Don’ts"
Like anyone, I’ve interviewed for multiple jobs in my career. Some successfully, some unsuccessfully. I’ve also been in the position of interviewer many times. I do consider myself a good interviewee, and a good interviewer. But let me tell you, ... Read More »
Interview Don’t
In January, I wrote a post called “The most important question YOU can ask in an interview.” That question is, “What reservations do you have about hiring me?” As a follow-up to that post, I want to give you a ... Read More »
The Marathon Interview: Keeping Them Straight
Every interview is different, and every company conducts interview processes differently. Some will bring you back over and over to meet with person after person on day after day. Others, though, opt for what I like to call the “marathon ... Read More »
Interview Prep
Whether you’ve been job searching for a day or a year, effectively preparing for an in-person interview is key to nailing those Q&A’s and hopefully getting the job. But if you’ve been unemployed and interviewing consistently, prepping gets harder and ... Read More »
The Final Interview
You’ve had the phone interview, followed by the in-person interview, and perhaps even a second interview. What comes next? An offer? Sometimes. But in some cases, with some companies, there’s a final step you have to get through – the ... Read More »
