Preparing for tough interviews

You just got the call inviting you to interview for your dream job. You are the perfect candidate, the pay is right and you are excited to have the opportunity. And then it strikes. That lurking monster called FEAR. All of a sudden you are not sure if you have the skills they are looking for. What should you say? How do you convince your dream company to choose you? These are common questions asked by many job seekers when faced with issues and the key to performing well and leaving a lasting impression with potential employers is preparation.  As you begin planning for your upcoming...

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How to craft accomplishments for career growth success!

According to a study conducted by Everest College, a whopping 92% of Americans fear job interviews. Why? One of the most cited reasons is performance based. Candidates are unsure of what to say to answer those perceived complicated questions. But what if we told you there was a simple and effective way to reduce your interview anxiety, leave a positive lasting impression and increase your chances of getting the job? The answer is in Success Stories!   What do interviewers look for in candidates? Most often, they attempt to gauge your listening skills. They want to establish a base line...

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What Questions Do You Have For Me? Part 1.

You’ve just wrapped up what you feel has been a successful interview. You had great answers to the questions they asked, you were calm, poised and kept good eye contact with the interviewer. Even their body language and follow up questions indicate you might just get the job. And then they ask you what questions you have for them. Panic sets in. Not having questions prepared can take a positive interview and catapult you to the bottom of the list ruining any chances you had of getting the job. Asking questions at the end of your interview is that important. So what do you ask? We suggest...

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4 Questions to Ask in an Interview

Getting an interview can feel like a gift from above. When I was job searching last summer, I would send out resume after resume into the void of the online job boards, and usually hear nothing back. Getting asked for an interview seemed like the best possible outcome, and in a lot of ways it was. What I quickly learned, however, is that getting an interview didn’t necessarily mean I fit with the company. Sometimes, the interview simply reinforced that I wouldn’t be a good fit in that position, or with that company. What I learned, after doing a couple of interviews, was how to ask questions...

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Three Tips for Effective Communication

During my time scrolling through job boards and looking at hundreds of job ads, I noticed a common trend between them all. Every job called for communication skills, either written or oral. Every job, from the highest paying CEO positions to the very bottom entry level positions, requires communication skills. This shouldn’t be surprising: we live in a world that has become increasingly connected via the internet. With people now communicating over text, email, Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, and a whole list of other communication apps, it’s no wonder that communication skills have become an...

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