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Set Your References Up for Success – Part 2
Posted on August 17th, 2012 5 commentsI once served as a reference for a woman I had worked with closely at my job. I cannot possibly say enough good things about her! She was at the top of her field! Serving as a reference, I failed her miserably. Or did she fail me? I had no idea she planned to use me as a reference. And I did not know she was applying for a job to manage people. As I had never seen her managing subordinates, I couldn’t speak to that skill. No wonder she didn’t get the job. She was a perfect fit, but that wasn’t apparent from the reference I gave!
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Are Your References Failing You? Or Are You Failing Your References? – Part 1
Posted on August 15th, 2012 No commentsGood references are essential to landing a new job, yet according to author Martin Yate, few candidates realize that a primary reason they don’t get a job offer is because their references failed them. Ask yourself: are your references failing you, or are you failing your references? Your journey as a job seeker can be riddled with obstacles, detours and surprises. References are the only part of the journey over which you have a good deal of control. Get your references in order now. Don’t wait until your next interview!
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Ex-Offenders: Prepare for the Tough Interview Questions
Posted on July 19th, 2012 No commentsInterviewing can be a nerve-wracking experience for anyone. For ex-offenders, though, there is always that nagging thought of “when will I be asked about my criminal background?” and “how am I going to respond?” This can cause unneeded stress throughout the interview process. If you’re an ex-offender, what can you do to help ease the pressure of an interview? The key element is preparation!
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The Art of the Interview Follow-Up
Posted on July 13th, 2012 No commentsMany years ago as a first-time job seeker, I applied online for a position with a major employer. I was contacted for a pre-screening telephone interview. I must have passed because the following week I was set up with another telephone interview with a supervisor, and the week after that I had another telephone interview with a department manager. After all this effort – expended on my behalf practicing interview questions and forming questions to ask in return – I didn’t get the job. In fact, I never heard back from the employer. My error: I didn’t follow up.
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Do Your Interview Research
Posted on July 12th, 2012 No commentsRecently, a friend of mine had a job interview. She prepared for the interview, confidently reviewed and practiced answers to some common interview questions, and knew the different types of interviews styles that she might encounter. Finally, she did something that would make her as a candidate stand out – she spent time researching the company and the people with whom she would be interviewing.
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Turn Age into an Advantage During the Interview
Posted on July 11th, 2012 No commentsYesterday we covered some common interview questions and how you may want to prepare your answer. Not all interview questions are legal. Employers are prohibited from asking certain personal questions during a job interview. Questions like “are you married?” and “what is your national origin?” are not allowed before a conditional offer of employment. However, employers may legally ask questions that allude to the answers they are interested in, including “are you willing to travel?” and “do you have the legal right to work in the United States?”
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