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Interviews

References are Not an Afterthought

August 16, 2010 /

If you’re asked about your references in the job interview, do you have a few names ready? Do you know what those people would say about you if they were called? You need to know how to choose the best references, how to make sure they say fantastic, glowing things about you, and why it’s…

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How to Help the Hiring Manager Be Decisive and Make You the Offer!

July 9, 2010 /

Answering objections in a job interview is a skill you’ll always need. Usually, objections are focused on individual, case-by-case issues, but right now it’s the uncertain economy that’s keeping some sales managers on the fence about hiring new sales reps. So here’s a tip for you: If you can see that the hiring manager’s waffling…

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Don’t Send A Thank You Note After the Interview – Send an E-mail

July 6, 2010 /

Guest post by: Peggy Mckee We’ve recently heard a lot of talk about not sending thank you notes as hiring decisions are made quickly and notes take too long to be received. While our view is still that sending a handwritten thank you note communicates the sincerest interest and makes the best impression we also…

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Frequently Asked Interview Questions

June 10, 2010 /

Your resume looks fabulous, and you’ve been getting tons of calls from companies that want to interview you.  Your interview preparation should include looking at the employer’s Web site in order to familiarize yourself with the specifics of the business.  However, keep in mind that employers already know about their company, and therefore are most…

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Using Social Media to Ace Your Interview

April 30, 2010 /

Most people think of social media sites as great tools for advertising their skills and networking with other professionals.  While your online profiles certainly need to promote your experience to potential employers, corporate profiles also allow you to learn a few things about a company as you apply for jobs and prepare for interviews. Some…

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Be Persistent But Not a Pain

April 12, 2010 /

When you apply for a job or are waiting to hear back from an interview it’s tempting to want to call and email to find out when they’ll be making a decision but there is a fine line between being persistent and being a pain.  Let me explain. After sending your resume to a company…

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