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Tag Archives: interview
Snippets: being too honest at interviews
What to avoid when you go for job interviews: being too honest. You can be completely candid and feel good afterwards, but being totally honest during the interview is courting disaster. For instance, if you’re asked why you left your … Continue reading
Snippets: don’t talk money too soon
What to avoid when you go for job interviews: talking money too soon. If it’s your first interview, resist the urge to ask how much you might earn. It shows you’re primarily interested in the salary, not the work. If … Continue reading
Snippets: no pretence, just be yourself
Be yourself when you are at interviews. The least you should do is to pretend. Be sincere. Be genuine. Show interest in the job that you are applying for. Your qualifications may not meet their requirements but employers are also … Continue reading
Snippets: don’t over-talk!
What to avoid when you go for job interviews: rambling on and on and on. Employers have a hearty dislike for those who over-talk during the interview. They get the impression that you are either too disorganized in your thoughts, … Continue reading
Preparation and research
Through a local recruiting firm, Cindy (not her real name) had landed a meeting with the chief financial officer of a retail company that she hoped to work for. After exchanging small talk, the CFO asked her: “So, what do … Continue reading
Snippets; acting uncool at job interviews
What to avoid when you go for job interviews: acting uncool. You may be drooling for that job, but don’t show it openly. Employers will quickly lose interest in someone who appears desperate for work. It’s also so uncalled for … Continue reading
Pre-interview communication
Everybody loves a new job, especially one that brings along extra benefits and perks. But landing a new job often requires a lot of preparation from the job seeker, one that starts with the job applications and ends with the … Continue reading
Come interview us
What a wonderful concept for a job advertisement. Normally, newbies in the job hunt – as well as some seasoned job hunters – never really give a thought that the interview process is actually a two-way communication between the employer … Continue reading
Wrapping up the interview
Going for an interview? Everyone goes for job interviews at one time or another in their lives. But after all the talk and discussions between you and the interviewer, how can you wrap it up? Sure, a polite Thank You … Continue reading