Have you ever been asked to interview for a job you don’t want? Whether you accept the interview and how you approach it will vary depending on your situation. Situation 1: You Need a Job If you’re in that place of simply needing employment of any kind, prepare as you would for any interview. …
Interview top tips: Interviews can be anxiety-provoking. It’s tempting to try to follow every single piece of advice floating around out there, but it’s also impossible. Instead, take on a manageable set of things and really focus on them: Be specific. Tell stories that use “I” language and have a clear beginning, middle, and end. …
Many people get nervous in interviews. I might even go so far as to say most people. So if you’re one of them, you’re not alone! Here are some tips for increasing your confidence. 1. Research the employer. Learn as much as you can about them—have then been in the news lately? Are they growing?…
Interviews these days are fraught! You may get asked to do multiple rounds. You might get tested or asked to perform a task beforehand. You may have to get through one of the notorious “one-way” interviews without another human on the other end. It’s a lot! But you’re up to it. Here’s what you need…
If you’re older than 40, chances are good that you have wondered, at least once or twice, “Are they overlooking me because of my age?” And, unfortunately, chances are also good that they are. So here are some tips so you can get in front of employers instead of getting weeded out before you have…
Have you ever been asked to do a “one-way” or pre-recorded interview? They’re awkward! But some employers love them for screening, so it’s definitely to your benefit to learn how to deal with them. First, a quick definition: these are interviews in which you record yourself answering a list of questions. After you have…
Imagine you get a question like this in an interview: You want to cut a birthday cake into eight equal pieces by only making three cuts. How can you accomplish this? Or how about, You must turn on a flashlight that requires a pair of working batteries. Eight batteries are available to you,…
Do you get anxious before a job interview? You’re not alone! Even confident interviewees sometimes have apprehension in the process, and some interviewers seem to go out of their way to make our fears worse. So here are some tips and tricks for handling things gracefully. Get ready. This means to know…
So you’re engaged in your job search and after a successful couple rounds of interviews, you’re asked to join the team for a happy hour. What does it mean and what should you do? First of all, while it doesn’t necessarily mean the decision has been made, it’s generally a good sign that you’re…
Were you aware of LinkedIn’s interview practice tool? It lets you practice interviewing, get feedback, and polish your answers, and it’s free! Here’s how to find it. From your LinkedIn home page, select the “jobs” tab at the top of the page: Then click on the “interview prep” tab on the…