I attended a wonderful job search support group meeting last week in Acton, MA (the Acton Networkers).  As with many of these groups, new members are invited to stand up and introduce themselves, telling everyone who they are and what position they are seeking.  It’s a great way to practice an “elevator speech” because it [...]

A job seeker recently left a comment here on WorkCoachCafe.com that he was so nervous about being interviewed that he wouldn’t show up for scheduled interviews.  It can be that scary, but hopefully it won’t be if you are well prepared. Everyone is nervous in an interview, and employers know that and take it into [...]

“So, what do you know about us?”  the interviewer asks the job seeker.  This question is taking job seekers by surprise, and it seems to be a make-or-break question.  Answer poorly, and you have a tough time convincing them you are really interested in their job.  I’ve had several job seekers share that this was the [...]

Most of the articles about interviewing focus on what job seekers should say - how they should answer questions and, also, what questions they should ask.  But, when we think about it, we realize that talking is really only part of a conversation.  An equally important part of a successful interview is listening.  Dallas Recruiter Jeff Lipschultz, President of A-List Solutions [...]