Posts Tagged ‘interview’
How Technology is Replacing Humans And Taking Our Jobs
Workplace efficiency has grown exponentially due to technological updates driving companies to the next level. We’ve become faster problem solvers and worldwide communicators at the click of a button. But, as technological capabilities have grown, so have their power to replace us. No longer are qualified, human candidates your only competition for the full-time job…
Read MoreHow Independent Contractors Are Replacing You
Are you feeling the pinch behind the proliferation of freelance gigs and the decline of full-time headcount in your industry? The job market has been changing from relying on full-time employees to enjoying the perks behind hiring freelancers. This trend is on the rise so that by 2020 more than 40% of the US workforce will…
Read MoreHow to Get into a Technology Giant
I’m excited to share with you what I learned while listening in on a Facebook livestream last week featuring four current Facebook employees who were based in different offices in the U.S. They included an employee who manages compliance by small businesses to a strict code of ethics that Facebook adheres to; a global marketing…
Read More45 Questions You Must Answer Before 2017 Rolls In
Let’s be honest 2017 won’t look very differently than 2016 unless we ask ourselves tough questions, and then face the potential ramifications of our answers. I’ve outlined some of the questions that would stop me in my tracks and encourage me to rethink core assumptions. Give them a try and let me know how I…
Read MoreWhy Supply Chain Professionals Are Good / Not So Good
I’ve noticed 10 underlying assumptions (through my work with candidates looking at Johnson & Johnson, Estee Lauder, Nike i.e. consumer-focused companies) that interviewers make about supply chain job candidates. When you’ve spent a majority of your career in a supply chain role, the good assumptions are: • You can create win-win partnerships. • You know…
Read MoreThe 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 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 MoreImprove your interview success rate by imagining this…
Imagine being an interviewer who is rushing her way to meet with a job candidate who is well-positioned for a role on your team. This is your fourth interview with someone who claims to be the best person for the job. The last three interviews lacked luster; you are willing to wait for the right…
Read MoreOh, the Dog Days of Summer: Plan Your Getaway This Summer
This class if full. The deadline has passed. Would you like to go in the space of four weeks from blank pages to a job application that’ll be ready to submit in the fall? Would you like to be prepared to get back in the job market armed with a strategy you can feel confident…
Read MoreThe only resource you’ll need to prepare for an HR screening interview
If you expect to have an initial interview with someone from human resources this year then decide for yourself whether you want my carefully curated resources (used by C-suite executives and Fortune 100 job candidates) today. Do any of these sound like you? You might have met with several “HR screeners,” but salary requirements have been…
Read MoreHow to Land an Interview: Add Online Comments
Chances are your prospective employer leverages the power of content marketing to draw in its audience. A plethora of companies have a blog on their website. Some write thought leadership papers and publish them online in niche forums or publications. Scour the web for these articles.
Read MoreInterview Insights | Interview Question: Where would you like to be in your career five years from now?
Interview Question: Where would you like to be in your career five years from now? While this is a common question, the truth is that no one has a crystal ball. Chances are that five years ago you wouldn’t have imagined being where you are today. So take this question with a grain of…
Read MoreHow to Land Interviews: Tweet a CEO
You can leverage the power of social media to grab the attention of a number of decision-makers who work for some of the most powerful organizations including:Apple, JetBlue, Medtronic, Charles Schwab, and the ilk. Actually, CEOs love Twitter specifically as a way to listen to customers.
Read MoreFour Ways to Confront the Challenges of a Change in Leadership
A client came to me recently after being with the same company for ten years. There was a change in leadership and she soon wondered where she was going to fit in or if her role would be valued. The insurance conglomerate then put her in charge of outsourcing her function. Panic set in as…
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 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 MoreWhat to Expect During an HR Interview? – 5 Questions You’ll Be Asked During a Screening Interview
Screening interviews with human resources professionals are a crucial step to getting the job. A good or bad interview with HR will determine how far you go in the interviewing process, so it’s best to know what to expect and go in prepared. As a career coach, I have worked with job candidates on how…
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 MoreCareer Assessment Program
Do any of these sound like you? Are you at a crossroads—you have a myriad of options in front of you, yet are unsure how to evaluate each one? Have you reached your breaking point? Has your role shifted? Has your employer changed priorities or leaders? Are you not certain of your next step? Are…
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