by Joe Stein | Interviewing
We have had it drilled into our heads to arrive early for an interview. So, a prepared job seeker will plan out their commute to the prospective employer to make sure that they are early (and certainly not tardy) for the appointment. The general practice is to arrive...
by Joe Stein | Interviewing
A Job Seeker is wired to prepare for questions, situations, and assessments that are directly related to the position and industry being sought. We stress anticipating what will be asked and to be ready with a positive response. This is a good strategy because the...
by Joe Stein | Interviewing
I am a person who believes in preparation and in order to assist me with this, I prepare lists to follow. Prior to a vacation or a business trip, I like to write down all the items that I need to bring with me. The list not only provides some stress reduction (being...
by Joe Stein | Interviewing
Traditionally when you are at the end of an interview the tables are reversed and it is your turn to ask any questions of your Interviewer. I write “traditionally” because my personal style is to ask the candidate that question at the beginning and the end of the...
by Joe Stein | Interviewing
As we continue our series examining the questions Interviewers most frequently ask, we will, this time, focus on “What Motivates You?” This question might, on the surface, appear to be the ultimate “trick” question, as a Job Seeker tries to figure out what the...
by Joe Stein | Interviewing
An underrated but crucial part of any interview is the time allotted to the Job Seeker to ask questions of the person doing the interviewing. The Question & Answer (Q&A) period with a Recruiter can allow time to ask about process and timetable, while the time...
