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Need interviewing tips? Ask your mom: I found a nice little succinct list at Businessmouth.com, of five simple rules for a great job interview. These five practical tips may not get you the job if you're not qualified but they'll go a long way toward making a good impression on the interviewer: Eye contact - Look directly...; Tags: Personal Development, Interviews; Blog posts 2007-07-30
How to get the least from a team interview: Recently I was teaching a class regarding the fundamental management skills and I was asked by one of the participants about the pros and cons of having different people around the organization interview an employment candidate. The woman who asked said that she found it to be one of those...; Tags: Interviews; Blog posts 2007-07-16
Hiring practices that can frustrate job seekers and hurt a company: Here are my two least favorite hiring practices.1. Jobs that are posted even though there's already a clear candidate in mind. This happens in situations when a company is required to post positions under the guise of being fair and equitable even though the hiring manager already has his or...; Tags: toni bowers, Job Candidates, Interviews, Hiring; Blog posts 2007-07-10
As yourself these tough questions in job search: I found something other day called The Tough Questions Blog. The blog is geared toward, "Business owners, executives, entrepreneurs, and anyone who has anything at all to do with sales, marketing, customer service, or product development - no matter the size of the company."The blog's author, Adam Brucker, Founder and...; Tags: toni bowers, resume, Job Candidates, Interviews, Career Development; Blog posts 2007-06-22
What is a behavioral interview and how can I ace it?: In traditional interviews, you are asked what your strengths and weaknesses are, what skills you bring to the table, etc. In a behavioral interview, the interviewer wants you to tell her HOW you've demonstrated those capabilties in your career. An interviewer wants to see how you actually handled a specific...; Tags: toni bowers, Interviews, Career Development, Career; Blog posts 2007-05-23

Site offers tricks for getting an interview: So I came across this site (HowtoWriteAResume.org, no less) that boasts some tricks for getting past the resume stage and getting your foot in the interviewers door. Most of the tips refer to those who are sending out paper resumes -- choose a color other than white or beige for...; Tags: toni bowers, Interviews, Humor, Hiring, Career Development, Career; Blog posts 2007-05-14
Essential career links for IT professionals: Looking for a job is a job in itself. Its only the first step to develop the skills that you need in your line of work. Then you have to know where to look for a job and what to do to develop contacts that will help you get your...; Tags: toni bowers, publishing gal, Personal Development, Interviews, Career Development, Career; Blog posts 2007-05-03
Are you prepared to be googled?: According to a survey conducted by CareerBuilder, one in four managers used search engines to screen job candidates, and more than a third have eliminated a candidate based on the information they found. This data could give you pause if youre a MySpacer who has some less-than-savory information on your...; Tags: Job Candidates, Interviews, Career Development, Boss; Blog posts 2007-04-30
Do you google job candidates?: If yo do, youre not alone. In a recent survey conducted by CareerBuilder, one in four managers have used search engines to screen job candidates, and more than a third have eliminated a candidate based on the information they found.In my Career blog, I talked about the dangers of this...; Tags: Staffing, Review, Privacy, Management, Interviews, General; Blog posts 2007-04-30
Answering the strengths/weaknesses question in interviews: How do you respond to the dreaded interview question: What are some of your strengths and weaknesses?First, its important to keep your answer fairly brief and within context of your work environment. Its best to list about two strengths. (As opposed to saying, "I thought you might ask that question....; Tags: Career Development, Communication, Interviews, publishing gal, toni bowers; Blog posts 2007-03-12
What can you discern from body language in an interview?: Weve all heard different interpretations of body language--how someones unconscious movements can offer a glimpse into the way they are feeling or interacting with you. I recently came across a list, prepared by the American Career Counseling Center of New York City, that gives many of the most common gestures...; Tags: Career, Career Development, Communication, gesture, Hiring, Humor, Interviews; Blog posts 2007-02-12
Hiring managers not always impressed with high IQ: Youve no doubt seen the avalanche of articles that make a direct correlation between career success and good people skills. That may seem a little incongruent with IT folks who often join the field because of their attraction to, and flair with, technical gadgets and computing systems rather than communication...; Tags: Career, Communication, emotion, emotional intelligence, Hiring, Interviews, Uncategorized; Blog posts 2007-01-08
January and February best time to look for job: If one of your new years resolutions is to get out from under your spirit-crushing job, you may have some help. An article on monster.com quotes Scott Testa, chief operating officer of Mindbridge Software in Norristown, Pennsylvania, as saying that January and February are big months for hiring. (As are...; Tags: Career, Interviews, job, Job Satisfaction, Personal Development, toni bowers, Uncategorized; Blog posts 2007-01-02
interview update: well guys..they offered me the job!But..i turned it down..arrgg..they were paying excellent as well :(It just wasn't going to take me in the direction i needed to go, so had to say no.Too much to learn as well..and with doing my MCAD, my brain would be fizzled.So ok, a great...; Tags: job, off-topic, interviews, jobs, career, Shellbot, networking; Discussion threads 2006-11-28
Inteview and acceptance dilemma: I applied for a higher level position in my company three months ago. After three weeks I went to the hiring manager and asked what was up with the position. He told me I had made the cut and he had 15 candidates to interview but he was...; Tags: job, job search etiquette, interviews, job search, it management, career, feedback, madtechgirl, new job, hiring manager, hiring; Discussion threads 2006-10-30
Pros and cons: When to post a job opening and when to just fill it at will: Have you ever seen a position filled at your company and thought, "Hey, I would like to have known about that one!" When to post a position and when to just fill one with your choice of personnel is a slippery slope for managers. While regulations for posting open positions...; Tags: Boss, Career, Company Culture, Employees, Hiring, Interviews, job, Personal Development, Uncategorized; Blog Posts 2006-10-20
Does your company require a pre-employment test?: Does your company require a pre-employment test?I am getting ready to fill a position and was wondering if anybody out there requires potential employees to take some type of assessment test? I have given a basic computer skills test the last 4 times that I have filled positions but...; Tags: geekchic; Discussion threads 2006-08-10
Does what someone wears to an interview matter?: Does what someone wears to an interview matter?HELP! I put in for a job on a whim and actually got an interview. It pays almost $12,000 a year more then I am getting now and I am terrified! I haven't had a job interview in over 10...; Tags: Business Value, career, employment, geekchic, hiring, interviews, job, jobs; Discussion threads 2005-08-01
Does having a blog make you a writer?: How serious is your blogging?When you are writing your TechRepublic blog [i](you do have a blog don't you?)[/i] do you consider it technical writing?Do you consider your audience and worry about whether you are effectively communicating? How formal is your blog writing?DOWNLOAD: An effective PowerPoint presentation requires skillhttp://techrepublic.com.com/5138-10878-5788700.htmlThe download associated...; Tags: blog, blogs, communication, download, interviews, it management, Mark W. Kaelin, tech writer, technical writer, writing; Discussion threads 2005-07-14

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10 mistakes managers make during job interviews: Conducting effective interviews requires a balance of instinct, insight, and some solid preparation. It also helps if you don't make certain blunders, such as monopolizing the conversation, asking leading questions, or applying too much or too little pressure. Here's a look at typical missteps to watch out for. ...; Tags: Job, Interview, Recruitment & Selection, Human Resources, Workforce Management; Download resources 2007-04-27

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