Posts Tagged ‘how to interview’
The Key to Landing Strategy Jobs
The key is confidence however not just your own…read on. As a job candidate, you are constantly being evaluated when it comes to how much or how little value you’ll potentially bring to an employer. For example, interviewers often wonder whether a job candidate can really figure out how to grow a company’s market share…
Read MoreWant to step into a more strategic role?
This month, I’ve set out to help you imagine what it is like to be the interviewer. I’ve found that while coaching high-performing executives the act of brainstorming what an interviewer may have on his mind has proven to be a quite effective interview preparation strategy. It has been useful in particular when I’m coaching…
Read MoreHow NOT to interview for a start-up like a “corporate guy”
Interviewers have more on their minds than getting to know you. This holds true for anyone who is looking to secure a role in a startup, especially if you plan to ask for equity. Startups these days are more concerned with your ability to solve their business challenges than you telling them about a time…
Read MoreThe Art of Job Interview Mind Reading
If you recall my last note, I said this: Interviewers have more on their minds than getting to know you. The best way I know how to convince you that this insight should inform how you prepare for your next interview is by providing an example. Imagine that you are the change management lead for…
Read MoreInterview Insights | Interview Question: Who are our competitors?
Interview Question: Who are our competitors? *This is particularly helpful if you are trying to land a job in a newer industry or one where there are fewer direct competitors. Any senior professional looking to land a role in a Fortune 500 firm should be able to confidently list a handful of key competitors. It’s…
Read MoreInterview Question: What would you rather do X or Y?
Interview Insights | Interview Question: What would you rather do X or Y? This is a very frequent occurrence. A recruiter accepts your invite for a call. They start out by saying we don’t have any immediate openings. This is simply exploratory. If after this call there is an opening then I will throw your…
Read MoreHow to Land Interviews: Do Your Homework
How to Land Interviews: Do Your Homework You’ve submitted cover letters. You tailored your resume. You called the human resources manager directly and left messages yet you STILL have not landed an interview at your target company. Go all in if you are committed to working for a specific company in a defined industry.
Read MoreInterview Insights | Interview Question: What other companies are you interviewing with?
Interview Insights: What other companies are you interviewing with? Sometimes it’s out of curiosity that interviewers ask this question. Other times it’s a critical data point that taints their evaluation of your marketability. If you are interviewing with other companies then you can share this information if you are a junior to middle manager. If…
Read MoreI want interviews
I WANT INTERVIEWS How long have you been looking for a job? Do you feel like you are sending your documents off to a black hole? Would you like to discuss your strategy and marketing materials? Want to better understand why you never got that callback? Chances are you are a few tweaks away from…
Read MoreExpertly Approach High-Stakes Interviews with Board Members, Shareholders and Investors
Are you interviewing—meeting with executives, the board of directors, and cross-functional leaders? Do you have a rich background yet find it hard to convincingly prioritize your experiences and articulate them in a crisp manner? Would you like to role-play with an expert? Here’s your chance to fully prepare in time for your next interview…
Read MoreInterview Insights | Interview Question: Tell me about your soft skills.
Interview Insights: Tell me about your soft skills. This question came up for a recent client who was a consultant for McKinsey and was looking to transition into a general management role within an energy start-up in Boston. There were no questions related to his critical thinking skills nor his ability to crack a case…
Read MoreInterview Insights | Key Question: What didn’t you enjoy about your former bosses or managers?
What didn’t you enjoy about your former bosses or managers? Make sure to do extensive research on your new boss in anticipation of having to answer this question. Specifically, look them up on LinkedIn. Read their recommendations and endorsements to get a better sense for her leadership style. If you do not find anything then…
Read MoreInterview Insights | Key Question: What didn’t you enjoy about your last job?
What didn’t you enjoy about your last job? You likely have a laundry list of items; yet, it is in poor form to complain during an interview. So what’s behind this question? What are interviewers trying to figure out?
Read MoreInterview Insights | Key Question: What role will you play on the team? [Template & Sample]
Interview question: What role will you play on the team? This question comes from a recent client engagement. The goal was to uncover my client’s unique selling proposition. The best way to do this is to see how you stack up verses your peers.
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 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 MoreInformational Interview Tips: Who to Network With and What to Ask (Part 2)
You must speak with people if you are serious about transitioning in your career. It is absolutely not enough to sit behind a computer screen. Signing up for Monster, TheLadders and/or Indeed is not enough. You need to have a cup of coffee (or go on a Skype call) with a person who has had…
Read MoreInterview Tips: What to Write in a Post-Interview Thank You Note
There are benefits to not only emailing a thank you note following an interview but also to writing one (yes, with a pen and on paper). Learn more about the best strategy for figuring out what to write in both notes because in order for them to work they MUST both be unique and continue…
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