So you have a job interview lined up. Good for you! Believe it or not, actually getting a job interview is probably one of the hardest parts of the employment process. If an employer is willing to interview, that means that they must have liked what they saw in your resume or your cover letter. They want to get a chance to know you face to face. All you have to do is act natural and professional, and everything should be fine.
Now what I just said is what you should feel before your job interview, but that’s rarely how any of us feel when we land one. Most people are filled with anxiety and doubt during the time before...
College admissions interviews are set up by some undergraduate programs and most graduate programs as a way for you and the school to determine if the school is a good fit for you. Although most college curriculums are similar in content, all colleges are slightly different in how they present program content. For example, one college program may offer a fast track program for advanced students while another college may not. You should get to know the program from the inside-out before making any final decisions, and the admissions interview gives you that opportunity.
The interview also gives the school a chance to meet and learn more about you before making final admission decisions. This does not mean that they...
This is a guest post by Damian on common mistakes at a job interview. You can read the guidelines to guest posting at our write for us page.
It is not uncommon to see candidates faltering at interviews, not because they were ineligible for the roles but because they did one of these common mistakes that interview candidates do.
Do not know about the company
You could start your research by visiting the website of the company and taking knowledge of press releases and general information about it. If you know in advance that you will pass the interview, do some research also on the experience of this person.
In addition, through social media like LinkedIn, it is easy to...
This is a guest post by Ashyia Hill on what to do after an interview to improve the chances of getting a job. You can read the guidelines to guest posting at our write for us page.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job market is finally on the rise, with nonfarm payroll employment rising by 200,000 in December of 2011. Even though this spells good things for the economy and the employment outlook for our future, it still doesn’t mean that getting a job is easy – especially if you’re in a particularly competitive field.
How to Raise your Chances of Getting a Job:
It could often be very frustrating if you do not hear from the...
One of my ex-subordinates had once applied for a job with a leading financial firm. This guy in question was extremely talented in analytics. He used to consult me for important things even after I had left the job. Over a period of time I realized that he had developed immensely in the field and hence I knew he could any day bag a good position anywhere.
So, when he informed me that he was appearing for an interview, I knew that he would crack it and so it was. After about 4 months into his new job, he called me. He was extremely frustrated, tired of the job he was doing, de-motivated and desperate to quit the job.
I...
