INTRODUCTION: A job seeker asked, “Is it good to be the last person interviewed?” INITIAL RESPONSE: Let’s face it, in most competitions, being last is usually seen as a disadvantage However, when you’re competing for your dream job, being the last candidate to interview could give you some serious advantages. So, let’s explore the top …
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Introduction: A job seeker asked, “What’s the best way to take verbatim notes during a job interview?” Initial Response: My answer may surprise you, but I recommend that you not try to take verbatim notes during a job interview. There several reasons why and today, I will share my top four with you. Three Reasons: …
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INTRODUCTION: A job seeker asked, “What are four questions that I could ask a hiring manager during my interview?” INITIAL RESPONSE: Proper job interview etiquette teaches us that asking questions during a job interview is required. Not doing so will greatly lesson the likelihood of our getting a job offer. It really doesn’t matter if …
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INTRODUCTION: A job seeker asked, “How long should I wait for an interviewer to follow up with me after my interview.” RESPONSE: Well, my advice is to not wait. You need almost anything, or something else to occupy your time until the interviewer follows up. So, here is my three-step action plan for you to …
Introduction: So a candidate who made a low value estimate of the job that they were interviewing for during their telephone interview, asked how could they change that estimated value during their in-person interview. Three Option Strategy: The answer is very easy. Remember that it is best to do your research on the front end …
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