How to Answer Difficult Interview Questions: “Tell Me About Yourself”
“Tell me about yourself.” It’s an interview question many people don’t know how to answer to their best advantage. There’s a great way to structure your answer and it’s based on your Core Value Proposition. If you’ve read much of my blog or my book, you know that my goal is for you to identify... ...Continue Reading
Shame, Fear, Confusion: Difficult Interview Questions
Everyone has a “difficult interview question” they need to answer. Don’t be afraid to breathe in an interview. Take a moment to reflect on difficult questions before you interview! I call it the “pause that refreshes,” to swipe an old ad tagline. A client asked: “I’ve sent some resumes out and it just occurred to... ...Continue Reading
“OMG, I Got an Interview!” How to Handle the Job Interview with Ease
I am prepping several people for interviews – hooray! What a great opportunity for them to further explore whether this is the right fit job for them. Obviously, in this economy, people are grateful that they have even gotten an interview. It IS wonderful to be asked to come to an interview. Remember that you’ve... ...Continue Reading
Job Search is at Least a Triathlon: Open Letter to a Frustrated Job Seeker
Summer can be hard on job seekers, and several people have been discouraged by, among other things, lack of response to their LinkedIn networking requests. It reminded me that job search requires stamina and skill in several different areas – sort of like a triathlete has to master three different sports and build up their... ...Continue Reading
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