In this article from lifehacker, Melanie Pinola show you how to Prepare to Ace Your Job Interview with this Interview One-Sheeter.
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As you know, preparation is the key to doing well on a job interview and hirers tend to ask the same kinds of questions. This job interview one-sheeter is like a CliffsNotes for getting your strategic answers together.
New York Times article, When the First Interview is a Phone Call, Phyllis Korkki helps job seekers prepare for a phone interview.
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With companies sometimes receiving hundreds of applications for a single job, it is becoming more common for hiring managers to conduct initial screening interviews over the phone. This saves them considerable time and money — especially if a candidate lives out of town.
Don’t take these interviews lightly. “It is important to prepare for a telephone interview just as you would for a regular interview,” said Alison Doyle, a job search specialist for About.com, which is owned by The New York Times Company.
In her article for Forbes.com, Susannah Breslin warns, How to Fail at a Job Interview.
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I’ve been on more job interviews this year than any other year in my life.
This is a good thing (theoretically, at least) because it forces you to figure out who you are and sell it.
Can’t do that? You lose.
TIP #1: Miss the point.
Earlier this month, I hired a young female journalist to write a guest post on this blog for $100. (Expect to see it soon.) As a hirer, I was forced to confront the real reason why people hire you.
Because they like you.
This has been said elsewhere, but it is the single truth people fail to grasp about interviewing. It’s not about your skills, it’s not about your resume, it’s not about if you answered the questions right.
Do they like you? If they like you the best, they will hire you. If they don’t, they won’t.
People tell themselves their “experience,” their successes-filled resume, and their above-par interviewing skills are what will get them the job. That’s simply not true. It’s what people want to believe because if that were true, they could quantify why one person gets hired and why another does not.
Interviews are like two dogs sniffing one another’s butts. Either you click. Or you don’t.
U.S. News and World Report On Careers article, The 10 Most Common Job Interview Questions, Alison Green helps you to prepare for your next interview. In today’s competitive job market, it’s important to anticipate what an employer will ask you during the interview process.
Green lists common interview questions and gives you advice on how to become comfortable in your answers. Read Full Article
Common Interview Questions from Green’s article:
U.S. News and World Report article, Great Interview But No Offer: Why You Didn’t Get the Job, Lindsay Olson explores possible reasons you didn’t get the job.
Reasons to look for in Olson’s article:
The Wall Street Journal’s Elizabeth Garone encourages readers not to exaggerate job responsibilities, titles, or experience on their resume.
Garone gives advice to a job seeker who is nervous about an upcoming job interview because they exaggerated on their resume. Read Her Response.
About.com Guide Dawn Rosenberg McKay shows readers how to determine how they should dress for an interview in her article, Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Get Dressed for a Job Interview.
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What if my interview is for a job in a more casual setting?
About.com Guide Alison Doyle shares, Reader Stories: Bad Interview Stories
Find out what happened in the interview, how the interview turned out, and advice on how to avoid the situation in the future. Read Full Article
Do you have a job interview horror story? Tell us about it in the comments section.
About.com Guide Alison Doyle shows job seekers how to Follow Up After Sending a Resume. Doyle also speaks with Recruiters and Employment experts to give readers a variety of opinions on the topic.
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There isn’t an easy answer to the question of whether you should follow up after submitting a resume. I posted the question on the (very useful) Answers section of LinkedIn to see if I could get some insight into whether you should (or shouldn’t) follow up after sending a resume. I received a variety of good answers, both in favor of, and against, following up. In addition, if it makes sense for you to take that extra step in the hiring process, there are good suggestions on how to best follow up after sending a resume.
Chris Dittus, owner of August Communications Consulting, told me “As an HR professional who has received thousands of resumes over the years, I can tell you that there is no ‘one size fits all’ answer to your question (unfortunately!). There are numerous variables at play in these processes, and every organization is a bit different. It’s impossible to know if you will be wasting your time following up on a resume you have sent in response to a job posting, or if it will be the one thing that gives you a small edge over another candidate.”
In her article for U.S. News and World Report, Karen Burns tells job seekers 21 Ways to Avoid Job Interview Anxiety.
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Career experts often offer helpful tips for reducing job interview anxiety. But you don’t want to reduce job interview anxiety; you want to avoid italtogether. Before you say, “But that’s impossible!” let’s clarify: You don’t actually have to eliminate the anxiety. You only have to avoid letting it show.
Anxiety is a turn-off. In a job interview, you want to come across as confident, competent, and ready to go to work. Anxiety detracts from the strong, positive impression you want to make. It’s also contagious—your jitters can infect and distract your interviewer, making him less able to focus on you.
The bottom line: It’s okay to feel anxious. It’s not okay to display it.
How can you prevent yourself from looking nervous? By preparing for the interview. Preparation will boost your confidence and help you make that positive impression. Even if you feel nervous, you won’t look it if you’re prepared.
To put an end to anxiety, follow this preparation checklist:
