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Interviews

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How to Answer Common Behavioral Interview Questions

June 2, 2015 /

Believe it or not, when you’re interviewing for a job, your qualifications, experience, and education aren’t always the most important elements in the discussion. In fact, in most cases you can bet that all of the applicants who are invited for phone or in-person interviews are qualified to perform the tasks necessary for the position.…

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Is Your Body Language Keeping You From Getting the Job?

May 19, 2015 /

We say a lot with our bodies. When your spouse gets home from work, you can tell before they say a word how they’re feeling and whether or not they had a good day. If they’re feeling defeated and dejected, they’ll walk with their shoulders slumped and head down. If they’re feeling confident and energetic,…

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Two Surefire Ways to Stand Out to Hiring Managers and Get the Job

May 14, 2015 /

You’ve no doubt been told—countless times—that you need to stand out in an interview. Tips and tricks for this range from creative ways to ask and answer questions to tips for wearing some piece of clothing with flair (e.g., a bright pocket square or pin) that sticks (no pun intended) in their mind. Before you…

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How One Woman Used a Stunt to Get a Job, Without Creeping Out the Interviewer

February 24, 2015 /

You’ve probably heard about stunts when it comes to conducting a job search. Honestly, most of the time it’s a bad idea. Standing outside your potential employer’s home wearing a gorilla suit and a sandwich sign is weird. Spamming their Facebook makes you look like a stalker. Devoting songs to them on the radio—well, don’t…

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How to Use Your Interview to Check Out the Company’s Culture

December 1, 2014 /

Guest Post By Mark Feffer When talking to a prospective employer, you’re obviously thinking about how the job’s pay and benefits align with your skills and experience. But at the same time, you should be considering how well you’ll fit into the company’s culture. After all, you’re going to spend an awful lot of time…

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One person saying Yes is worth more than many people saying No

Is an Interview “No” Always the Last Word?

October 28, 2014 /

If you’ve ever been turned down for a job you desperately wanted, you know how disheartening that can be. You probably just want to walk away, go home, curl up in your bed, and pull the covers over your head. Before you do that, consider the possibility that you may just be able to change…

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