Interviewing
Interview Insights | Key Question: What is your brand? [Template & Sample]
Interview Question: What is your brand? Last week was surprising. I had a debriefing session with a client who has his eyes on an opportunity within General Electric. The way a session usually goes is as follows: I ask my client all the questions they were asked during their interviews.
Read MoreInterview Insights | Key Question: How would you create a welcoming environment? [Template & Sample]
Interview Question: How would you create a welcoming environment for diverse populations? I am coaching a former attorney, with extensive relevant experiences, who wants to secure an opportunity within a large university in the U.S.
Read MoreInterview Insights | Key Question: What are your career goals? [Template & Sample]
Interview Question: What are your career goals? This question tries to uncover a few things: We want to know whether this job is the right fit for you We want to figure out if you are realistic, optimistic, or a pessimist We want to hear how you think This question can be asked in a…
Read MoreInterview Insights | Key Question: Do you enjoy working in a structured environment? [Template & Sample]
Interview Question: As a creative professional, can you thrive while working for a client with lots of rules and restrictions? This question comes from a recent cover letter that I wrote for a former executive producer and creative director who strongly believes that at all times two beasts have to be fed in any organization.…
Read MoreInterview Insights | Key Question: What has been your biggest accomplishment? [Template & Sample]
Interview Question: What has been your biggest accomplishment? The truth is that my children are my biggest accomplishments. This certainly resonates with the hundreds of moms that I’ve coached back into six-figure opportunities in corporate America.
Read MoreInterview Insights | Key Question: Tell us about your leadership style.
Interview Question: “Tell us about your leadership style and how you inspire teams to perform at their best.” This question comes from one of my top clients who went through my rigorous interview preparation boot-camp however he is not the first interviewee who has had to answer this question. It pops up quite frequently for…
Read MoreInterview Insights | Key Question: “What are you looking to do?”
Interview Question: What are you looking to do at this point in your career? Sometimes this question comes right out of the gate during an informational interview, a screening interview, or during round one. It’s unnerving most of the time simply because it’s the first question that you might be asked and truthfully you were…
Read MoreInterview Insights | Key Question: “What questions do you have for me?”
Interview Question: What questions can I answer for you? This question touches upon my biggest pet peeve. So much of what I help job candidates do rests on the idea that precise responses that are also persuasive will win over interviewers.
Read MoreInterview Insights | Key Question: “Can you explain the gap in your resume?”
Interview Question: Why did you take time off during your career? My clients have a minimum of ten years of rich experiences. It’s hard for me to imagine not seeing a gap in a resume. The reality is that various situations necessitate stepping away from a traditional career. Some of the driving forces behind these…
Read MoreInterview Insights | Key Question: “Why do you want to work here?”
Interview Question: Why are you interested in working for this company? When you are asked this question, it absolutely behooves you to carefully think through your response.
Read MoreInterview Insights | Key Question: “Why are you leaving your current role?”
Interview Question: Why are you leaving your current role? It’s easy to complicate your response to this question. It puts you in an uncomfortable situation. If you are voluntarily leaving then not only do you have to justify why you took the role in the first place but then why it’s no longer the best fit…
Read MoreHow to Prepare for a Job Interview in a Coffee Shop
Those of us who have been through the job hunting process know that the nearby Starbucks is more than a place to grab a coffee; it’s also where you prepare for that upcoming interview. With 30 minutes to go, you need to stand in line, place your coffee order, wait for that order, take your…
Read MoreHave an interview coming up? Start here
I wrote an interview preparation guide for you, the executive who rarely has had to go through a formal interview process because in the past, the next steps of your career have usually shown up at your doorstep – of course not by chance. Your career to date has been shaped by forces that were…
Read MoreThe Weakness Question — 20 Ways Interviewers Will Ask About Your Flaws
It’s the question that everyone dreads — “What’s Your Greatest Weakness?” But what if the interviewer never mentions the word, “weakness?” There are numerous methods an interviewer can and will use to discover your professional shortcomings. Whatever form it takes, you want to be ready to recognize and answer the question in a way that…
Read MoreHave an Interview Coming Up? Tips for Prepping with a Partner
We all get nervous before a big interview! Your hands turn clammy, your heart starts thudding and the thoughts in your mind are going a mile a minute. This is me being interviewed on Varney & Co., however right before Varney launched his first question I was experiencing all of the above. It’s not a…
Read MoreA 90-Day Plan: The Key to Getting an Offer
Want to make a good impression during your interview with the hiring manager? Come in prepared to answer and ask thought-provoking questions. Want to make an even bigger impression on the hiring manager and differentiate yourself from the other candidates? Let him or her know what you will do your first 90 days on the job.
Read MoreThe 5 Questions that Will Impress Any Hiring Manager
“Do you have any questions for me?” After successfully answering all the hiring manager’s questions about your past experiences and interest in the role, you’re finally asked if you have any questions for the hiring manager. At this point you can either say, “No, I think you’ve covered everything” or you can ask strategic questions…
Read More“WOW!” Hiring Managers: Answers to the Top 5 Interview Questions
Congratulations! You successfully made it past the HR screening. Now it’s time to meet with the person who will ultimately decide if you’re the right candidate for the job—the hiring manager. When going into an interview, it’s important to know what questions to expect and how to approach them. Preparation is key, which is why,…
Read MoreNow You Can Explain Why You Got Laid Off Without Sabotaging Your Next Interview
Rumors are flying around that the editorial team at Thomson Reuters was laid-off this week, specifically those who scored lower than a four on their job reviews last year. Getting a pink slip is devastating and providing a poor explanation for why you were let go can sabotage your next job interview. Luckily, for these…
Read MoreInterview Tips: When to Share Personal Information to Land a Job
It’s NOT always inappropriate to discuss your personal life during a professional conversation — including during a formal interview, informational interview, or while networking. However, so few interviewees or job seekers bring their personal experiences into the mix for fear of coming across as unprofessional — and as a result so many miss the ultimate…
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