A blog by Paul Anderson of NW Jobs explains how to have a successful job interview by “understanding the job providers true needs and desires.” Anderson gives a list of “power questions” to help identify what your job provider is truly looking for out of a candidate. Click here to read these power questions and the suggestions Anderson gives on how to understand the job provider’s “exact needs.”
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How to Pass an Interview by Using “Power Questions”
Wednesday, November 24th, 2010The Right Way to Handle an Interview
Tuesday, November 16th, 2010Interviews are often stressful and dreaded, but there are many ways to approach an interview to get the most out of the short time you are given. Luckily, no matter what the job is you’re interviewing for, you can expect the same type of flow. It’s important to ask different people certain questions when being interviewed, such as what to ask the hiring manager vs. the recruiter. This way, you can gain more than one input and gather a broad range of information about your potential job, while showing the interviewers that you’re proactive and interested.
Asserting Yourself to Win the Position
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010With today’s economy and competitive job market, every aspect of an interview you have with a potential job provider is crucial. Interviews require more than your resume and discussing your qualifications. You must be able to act assertively and sell yourself by explaining what differs you from the other candidates. This can be done by giving examples of ideas you have and showing how you might do things differently. The article, “I Asserted Myself, and Got the Job” from the New York Times, discusses tactics a 24-year-old S.E.O analyst used to understand how to have a successful interview.
Interview Tips
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010Hiring may be lag behind other elements of this recovery, but there’s no reason to wait if you want to sharpen your interview skills. Curb the name dropping and unfold your arms. Don’t mention compensation in the first conversation. More tips here.
Sand and Surf or Start to Work?
Saturday, November 14th, 2009You’ve been hitting the bricks for months, and now the job that you really need seems to be within your grasp. You’re going back for that final interview. Should you mention your vacation plans?
Greybeard in the Job Market
Friday, March 6th, 2009Worried that the 30-something on the other side of the interview desk is going to get the wrong impression about the gray in your beard? You have to demonstrate that you don’t have an old man’s energy level and a 20th century grasp of technology. And lest they think you’re one step away from retirement, stay focused on long-term goals.
Good Attitude Beats Bad Economy
Monday, March 2nd, 2009Romancing the Interview
Thursday, February 26th, 2009A good interview clicks like a good first date. Some things you just can’t control. But some things you can.