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Entries Tagged as 'Interview tips'

How I Stupidly Screwed Up Getting a Job Interview

August 11th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 8 Comments

We all screw up interviews now and then - even someone who’s been through this whole job interview thing many many times and writes a blog just brimming with interview advice! Here’s what happened to me just this week.
I decided to reach out beyond my usual consulting clients and look for something new. One [...]

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Tags: Cover letters · Inspiration · Interview tips · Job interviews · Resumes · Uncategorized

Why Do I Get Nervous During a Job Interview?

July 10th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 3 Comments

There are many reasons job interviews make us nervous…some possibilities that immediately come to mind…and here are a few tips to help with interview nerves

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Tags: Interview tips · Job interviews

Job Interview: Questions to Ask the Interviewer

June 25th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 5 Comments

I have posts on annoying job interview questions about Greatest Strength, Greatest Weakness, etc…but what about questions YOU should ask your interviewer?

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Tags: Interview tips · Job interviews · Uncategorized

10 Things I Learned in My 3 Month Job Search

June 10th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 13 Comments

One of our wonderful readers, Tom, just got a job. Wuhoo! And he was kind enough to agree to share some…sage advice after his own long, grueling…job search.

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Tags: Career change · Creative job search · Dream jobs · Inspiration · Interview tips · Job interviews · Job search · Networking

How Do I Talk About Being Fired When I Interview?

May 31st, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 2 Comments

Dear Work Coach, I work retail and just this passed Thursday I was let go from my job….they stated…I did not fit in the new company direction and

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Tags: Dear Work Coach · Interview tips · Job interviews · Reasons for leaving last job

How to Answer a Question About Being Interested in Two Different Jobs in the Same Company

May 29th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 2 Comments

question is urgent…I have an interview coming up next Monday…problem is I applied for a different position in the same sector of that company 4 months ago

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Tags: Dear Work Coach · Interview tips · Job interviews · Technology · Working in IT

Smart Answers for Dumb Interview Questions

May 22nd, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · No Comments

We’ve all have had to answer them - even though inside we may be rolling our eyes! So here’s my take on the three most popular “dumb” questions

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Tags: Interview tips · Job interviews · Job search

15 Things I Look for When I Interview People

May 19th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 4 Comments

I get a lot of questions about job interviews and thought it might be helpful to provide a handy-dandy guide to what I look for when I sit down with people.

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Tags: Career change · Human resources · Inspiration · Interview tips · Job interviews · Job search

The Art of Interviews, Resumes, and Job Hopping

April 30th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · No Comments

I took a job I thought would be exciting and help me gain experience in technical writing. However, after a year this opportunity has turned into a nightmare.

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Tags: Career change · Cover letters · Dear Work Coach · Interview tips · Job interviews · Job search · Reasons for leaving last job · Resumes · Working in IT

Help! I Have a Group Job Interview and I’m Really Nervous

April 8th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · No Comments

I’m very nervous. This is my first job interview in America. I’m from India and my first language is Hindi. So I’m even more nervous about a Group Interview.

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Tags: Dear Work Coach · Group interviews · Interview tips · Job search · Technology

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