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Job Interviews
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Friday, May 11th, 2012With the job market extremely tight, even the small stuff counts, especially when you’re on a job interview. That’s why it’s so important not to say or do the wrong things, since that first impression could end up being the last one. With that in mind, here are seven deadly sins of job interviewing. . [...]
Video Interviews: Why Are So Many Employers Making the Switch to Video?
Tuesday, May 8th, 2012Recruiting leaders, especially in a difficult economy, are often tasked with bringing down recruiting costs. The recruiting and interview process itself is often the source of large expenses. One way that modern employers are bringing down the cost of recruiting is through video interviews. This infographic by TaketheInterview, an online video screening and interview service, [...]
10 Wall Street Interview Questions That Will Make You Feel Like a Fool
Monday, April 30th, 2012As internship recruiting season wraps up around college campuses, we decided to revisit the nerves and nightmares of the interview session. We surveyed some current analysts about the classic and ridiculous questions they were asked when applying to the Wall Street internship that got them to their current position. . . Via www.businessinsider.com
LinkedIn Reveals the Biggest Interview Mistakes People Make
Friday, April 27th, 2012LinkedIn recently polled its users about the biggest mistake job applicants make and got nearly 350 responses. Employers overwhelmingly said that candidates who don't prepare for the interview kill their chances at getting to a second round. And if you're late, don't expect a call back either. We've highlighted some of the best responses, edited [...]
An Expert Reveals the One Color a Person Should Wear to Their Next Job Interview
Wednesday, April 25th, 2012There's a color that makes others view you as someone who's "focused, committed and trustworthy," Kenny Frimpong, brand marketing & development manager at Eredi Pisano, told us yesterday at the Small Business Summit 2012 in Manhattan. "We've been in business for about 15 years and we encourage most of our clients to wear . . [...]
12 Wall Street Interview Tips Straight from Goldman That Are Useful to Any Interviewee
Friday, April 20th, 2012Perhaps the most nerve-wracking part of . . . the recruitment process is the interview session. We've heard the interview horror stories, and we've seen the interview questions that will leave you feeling like a fool. Fortunately, Goldman Sachs has put together a Careers Blog on its website, which also includes a bunch of helpful [...]
Top Executive Recruiters Agree There Are Only Three True Job Interview Questions
Wednesday, April 18th, 2012Think back, every question you’ve ever posed to others or had asked of you in a job interview is a subset of a deeper in-depth follow-up to one of these three key questions. Each question potentially may be asked using different words, but every question, however it is phrased, is just a variation on one [...]
The Top 30 Most Common (and Critical) Problems When Interviewing Someone
Friday, April 13th, 2012What’s wrong with corporate job interviews? Pretty much everything! Interviews are the second most used and “flawed” tool in HR (right after performance appraisals). They are used and relied on around the world for hiring, transfers, promotions, and for selecting leaders. After studying and researching interviews for over 40 years, I find it laughable when [...]
Candidate Interview Preparation
Tuesday, April 10th, 2012Via pinterest.com
Tips for Interviews: Interviewing Etiquette
Thursday, March 29th, 2012The first step to career victory is to prepare for an interview. Use these etiquette tips for interviews to ensure you are making the best impression possible to your prospective employer. Via www.rasmussen.edu
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