Interview For Reality
Interviewing is like dating. Both sides are putting their best foot forward. It’s no surprise that useful, real-life information can get missed in either scenario.
Right Question. Right Time.
Common sense will tell you the questions to avoid during an interview. The harder part is asking the right question at the right time.
The Magic of “No”
Saying “no” can sometimes be a smart move when it comes to your job search. Sounds crazy, right?
Ask About Lessons Learned
We all meet with adversity in one way or another. Plans get shoved sideways, or delayed in some way. The important thing is how you reacted, what you learned. But do you take that approach when [...]
Making Offers, and Making Them Stick
It’s frustrating to make an offer that gets turned down or, worse yet, used to leverage a counteroffer. You can minimize risk with a careful interview strategy.
Sorry. No Magic Jacket
Imagine a first date who prefers to sit back, trying to figure out how to ‘win’ with you. Don’t you want someone to be themselves and just talk to you? So does the employer who invites you in [...]
Will He Go or Will She Stay? Questions to Gauge Commitment
As 2022 kicks off, is there any disagreement that the talent shortage is real? That it's here to stay and getting worse? There will continue to be a shortage and job seekers will continue to [...]
Yes, You Are a Hiring Risk
Who could possibly think you’re a hiring risk? Any potential employer does. And if you don’t account for it in your approach, you could be reducing your value and, by extension, your paycheck.
One Trick to Smarter Interview Questions
Job interviews can be challenging because they combine the desire to put your best foot forward with the need to get the answers to questions you might not be sure quite how to ask. How do you [...]
Automated Video Interviewing? Maybe Yes. Maybe No.
So much of your business life happens via video. No surprise that you would end up doing interviews that way. But is it a good idea to automate that process?
