by Joe Stein | Interviewing
In 2012, we are entering a whole different era of interviewing. The focus is shifting away from skills and experience, and more towards hiring for attitude. There are several reasons why many interviewers are adjusting their focus. The most basic being that, for most...
by Joe Stein | Interviewing
These are the type of interview questions that often completely frustrate a Job Seeker. When reflecting on the interview, the Interviewee will shake their head and ask themselves why didn’t they just ask what they really wanted to know? Why the indirect approach to...
by Joe Stein | Interviewing
A common complaint from Job Seekers is the poor communication they experience from a prospective employer. There is often a general feeling that Hiring Managers or Recruiters do not respond quickly enough or provide enough updates to the Job Seeker. It can be a very...
by Joe Stein | Interviewing
Being interviewed can be a tough and stressful time…I know that…almost no one loves to do it! To a Job Seeker in an interview, it probably comes as a massive relief when the Hiring Manager asks what appears to be a very basic question. A question where the answer can...
by Joe Stein | Interviewing
This week, we continue our on-going series where we attempt to solve the riddle of the interview questions you are most likely to hear. In this edition, we examine what to do when you are asked to describe your biggest weakness. When I am in the role of an...
by Joe Stein | Interviewing
Very often, especially for management type positions, an Interviewer will ask the candidate to outline his or her plans for the first thirty, sixty, and ninety days in the role. I know when I was first asked this question (many years ago), my initial thought was...
