by Joe Stein | Interviewing
Employers are continuing the process of adjusting their interview style away from the very traditional review of your previous experience and job history, and more towards your behavior and motivation. As this has occurred, what Interviewers are looking for has...
by Joe Stein | Interviewing
One of the hardest things for a person to do is to keep a secret. We seem to have a natural inclination to want to tell people…family, co-workers, even strangers when and if we get lonely enough. What should you do, however, if this information is related to or could...
by Joe Stein | Interviewing
This is the aspect of the interview that usually results in cringes from a Job Seeker. Many sigh when this topic is brought up and respond by saying, “But I am not going for a sales job”, or “I don’t like talking about myself in that way”. The reality is selling...
by Joe Stein | Interviewing
A number of years ago, I wrote about the importance of your body language in conveying the message you desire (you can check out all the archived articles on the Job Search Articles & Advice page). The topic is one, however, that most do not give much thought to....
by Joe Stein | Interviewing
Phone interviews can be a real challenge. During an in-person interview, a Job Seeker relies on so many senses beyond just hearing, but in a phone screen that is all you have to utilize. The reality is virtually everyone will have to conduct some type of phone...
by Joe Stein | Interviewing
It is quite common, after an offer, to have to undergo some testing (such as a drug screen or a background check) prior to starting a position. Job Seekers have come to expect this occurrence, and it typically is a situation where you will know if you pass or not...
