Does positive thinking in interviews always land you the job? Well, no. But there is an advantage to putting your brain into “seeing things work out well” mode.
Job Interviews: What If the Job Doesn’t Exist?
Sometimes you’ll see a listing for a great job but the job doesn’t exist. And unfortunately you probably will never know that for sure. But brace yourself … companies do indeed post
Interview Question: How Does This Job Fit Your Goals?
Ok. It might not be your dream job — then again it might. But if you’re in an interview and asked the “job fit your goals” question your answer needs to show why
Do You Talk Too Much In Job Interviews? How Much Is Too Much?
You spend so much time prepping for an interview that by the time you get there you probably have countless potential answers swimming in your head.
Are You Trash Talking Former Employers in Job Interviews?
It’s tempting to talk about former employers in a way that doesn’t paint them in the best light. After all, you’re telling your prospective employer why you want them. And why that last job wasn’t right for you. So a former boss — especially one who drove you crazy — is a likely target to […]
5 Interview Skills To Help Connect the “Hire Me” Dots
When I say “interview skills” I’m not just talking about answering different types of questions and handling yourself during interviews. It’s about that extra special something that helps you stand out in an interview from the rest of the well-practiced, well-prepared candidates. And helps you connect to that person on the other side of the […]
Does a Bad Interview Mean I Won’t Get the Job?
We’ve all had bad interviews. Or at least ones where we remember things we could have said or done better. And while I am not here to give you false hope, the good news is a bad interview doesn’t necessarily mean you won’t get the job. Why is that you ask? Good question. First, you […]
Help! I’ve Got Job Interview Brain Freeze
Job interview brain freeze. We’ve pretty much all had it at some point. You know what I mean … your mind goes blank. Or you’re getting thoughts, but they come out jumbled. Or they don’t come out at all! But the good news is that a little brain freeze and interview nerves in general doesn’t […]
Rejected? Sample Job Rejection “Thank You” Note
So you’re probably wondering why anyone would want to thank a company for rejecting them. That’s certainly NOT your first reaction. Well, since you didn’t get the job anyway, what could it hurt to try once more to connect? This sample rejection thank you note may just help you plant a seed that grows! In […]
Should You Send a Post-Interview Thank You? [Sample]
After your interview. you may wonder whether to send a post-interview thank you note or letter. And if so, what should the note say? Or NOT say. (That’s right. You can still screw things up. But I’ll say more about that later.) Just remember that your interview process does not start or end at the […]
5 “Secrets” If You’re Worrying About a Job Interview
If you’re worrying about a job interview, I have some good news. You’re not alone. Most people worry about interviews. But there’s more good news. A lot of things you’re worrying about may not be all that important to your eventual success. Now I’m not saying you don’t need to prepare — and a key […]
15 Tips To Help You Create Your Best Interview!
If you’re stressing over how to give a perfect job interview, here’s some good news: there’s no such thing. Too many things go into an interview, including interview chemistry. So your real job is simply to give the best interview YOU can give. That’s all anyone can do. You can let go of any pressure […]