Although all of these statements below will hopefully not be true, depending on the employer and the interviewer, go into the interview expecting that they will apply.  Don’t be discouraged by that!  Expect these situations to arise and, knowing they might happen, you can be prepared. Bad Assumptions About Job Interviews  As important as a job interview opportunity [...]

Because there are so many different questions that can be asked in a job interview, it is helpful to have some general guidelines to help you answer any job interview question. Generalizations can be dangerous, but to play any “game” effectively, understanding the “rules” of the game is critical to your success.  These 12 guidelines [...]

“Why are you looking for a new job?” and “Why do you want to leave your current job?” are some of the other variations of this question.  It is a common interview question, so it’s best to have thought about it and have a good answer ready.   Prospective employers are naturally curious about you [...]

We have several posts about answering the “Why did you leave your last job” question in a variety of situations (fired, left quickly, or something else – see the list at the bottom of this post).  In this post, we’ll address the circumstance of answering why you left your last job when you were laid off. [...]

Some job seekers seem to think that an invitation to come in for an interview means the job offer is guaranteed, and the only things to discuss are what the starting salary and start date will be.  SO not true! In baseball terms, think of a job interview as getting to first base.  You haven’t hit a [...]

“Why do you want this job” is another version of this question.  When a recruiter or potential employer asks either of these questions, they want to know – are you really interested in this job, or was their job just another job posting you stumbled over on a job board?  You can prove you are different [...]

Job seekers work hard to become part of the very select group of candidates who are interviewed.  Then, the job interviews present great challenges, a process that can extend for several stressful hours.  So, it is discouraging to go through the process, repeatedly, with several employers and yet not receive a job offer. Harry Urschel, an executive recruiter and job [...]

A job interview provides the job seeker with the opportunity to “close the sale” to get the job offer.  In this guest post by job search expert Don Goodman, Don shares 4 great tips for  job seekers to increase their likelihood of making those sales.   How to Make a Great Impression in Your Job Interview [...]

Contrary to popular belief, your resume doesn’t get you a job offer.  Your resume is the sales brochure that gets you a job interview.  Your job interview determines whether or not you will get a job offer.  Many employers view a job interview as something akin to an audition. So, dazzle them!  This opportunity calls for [...]