What to Ask Peers in an Interview
Interview Coaching and Job Search
by Thea
4d ago
Have you been scheduled for a peer interview? That’s a good sign! It may indicate that you’re seen as a strong candidate, and that the hiring committee are proud of their employees. This post will explore the purpose of the meeting, and what to ask peers in an interview. I’ll also provide samples of questions the team may ask you. The purpose of peer interviews: Employers use peer interviews to get a sense of the culture fit between a candidate and the current team. They may want to ensure that you and the team will like each other and work well together. For you, a peer interview is a great o ..read more
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How to Answer the Interview Question “What is your management style?”
Interview Coaching and Job Search
by Thea
2w ago
“What is your management style?” It’s an important interview question, and a standard answer like “I’m fair and my door is always open” won’t earn you any points. Let’s see how you can prepare an answer that’s both authentically “you” and strategically smart. In other words, a way to describe your management style in a way that shows a strong fit between (a) your unique style and (b) what works for the organization you’re interviewing for. Explore your management style. What makes you a good manager? Is it that you provide just the right amounts of guidance and autonomy? Is it how you reward p ..read more
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How One Job Seeker Upped His Storytelling Game to End a Year of Unemployment
Interview Coaching and Job Search
by Thea
2w ago
Before he tried interview coaching, San Francisco software test engineer “Mark” had been unemployed for a year. After taking a few months off, he searched and interviewed for nine months. Despite excellent skills, dedication and years of experience, he received no offers. “I felt like I was giving good answers, but somehow it wasn’t working. And there was no feedback loop to tell me how to do better.” Then a friend of Mark’s, a former client of mine, referred Mark (not his real name) for interview coaching. “This feels like it could be solution,” he thought. Storytelling was the key. Like ma ..read more
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How to network to find a job in a different city
Interview Coaching and Job Search
by Thea
3w ago
Want to move, but need to secure a job first? Employers tend to be leery of hiring from out of the area, but networking can open doors. How can you network in a different city or state where you don’t know people? Read on. I’m going to tell you how to build, even across the distance, a referral network–people who know a bit about you and may, later or sooner, help you get interviews. A candidate who is referred in this way usually has an advantage over one who applied “cold” to a job posting. As a side benefit, networking activities can help you learn about the area before you commit. Job sear ..read more
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What to Do If You Go Blank in an Interview
Interview Coaching and Job Search
by Thea
1M ago
Have you ever found yourself speechless in an interview? Not only were you stuck, you were probably upset about being stuck. And that made you even more stuck. It’s a vicious cycle! This happens to just about everyone at some point. Despite how it feels, it’s not the end of the world. Here’s how to put the brakes on the vicious cycle and get your interview back on track. If you blank in an interview while answering a question: Look intelligent while you buy some time. Put a thoughtful expression on your face, and perhaps nod or say “hmm.” There’s nothing wrong with taking a moment to think. T ..read more
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How to Interview with Potential Direct Reports
Interview Coaching and Job Search
by Thea
1M ago
An interview with your potential direct reports can be awkward, even risky. This post will help you avoid the pitfalls, build rapport and make a positive impression. Navigate the minefield. Direct reports may arrive with a negatively tinged agenda. There are many reasons why. Change is scary. They may worry that you’ll disrupt processes that are working for them, or even “clean house” and fire people–including them. They’re likely to have strong feelings about the departure of the previous manager/executive. They may have wanted the role you’re interviewing for. They may not have much influen ..read more
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How Not to Go Blank in an Interview
Interview Coaching and Job Search
by Thea
1M ago
It’s terrifying. You’re in the middle of telling a story and suddenly you have nothing to say. Your face goes hot and your stomach goes cold. Well, let’s fix it. In this post I’ll teach you how not to go blank in an interview. First, keep track of the question you’re answering. It’s easy to blank out when you’ve forgotten where you were going. Read my post, “Forgetting What Question You’re Answering in an Interview.” “Why does my mind go blank in interviews?” Blanking out is a fight-or-flight response caused by stress. Your body thinks you’re in physical danger, so it’s telling you to stop thi ..read more
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How to Avoid Toxic Workplaces in Your Job Search
Interview Coaching and Job Search
by Thea
1M ago
The easiest time to escape a “nightmare job” is before you ever take it. Let’s look at how to avoid toxic workplaces in your job search. What is a toxic workplace? An organization may be toxic in various ways. Difficult personalities, poor communication, lack of clarity about goals and procedures, cliques and turf wars, inequity, exclusion or harassment can make for a miserable job. The word “toxic” is apt. Workplaces like these can result in so much stress that employees’ health is damaged. The key is: due diligence in researching the company, before and during the interview process. Read be ..read more
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10 Ways to Prove Your Emotional Intelligence (Soft Skills) in a Job Interview
Interview Coaching and Job Search
by Thea
2M ago
Emotional intelligence is a huge factor in employee success, and hiring managers look for it during job interviews. Studies at Google have found that their most productive employees and teams excelled not because of their technical skills, but because of emotional intelligence and related soft skills such as communication, listening, problem solving, understanding others and showing empathy. Psychologist Daniel Goleman, author of one of the most influential books on the subject, has pointed out five key elements that make up emotional intelligence. They are: Self-awareness Self-regulation Mot ..read more
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USP: The Guiding Light for Your Interview
Interview Coaching and Job Search
by Thea
2M ago
One of the biggest “aha!” moments for many of my clients comes as we develop their unique selling proposition (USP). Your USP is your unique answer to employers’ question – stated or not – “Why should we hire you instead of another candidate?” You may have 20 reasons why they should hire you, but the employer can’t grasp all 20 at once, nor remember them. You need to quickly draw their attention to what differentiates you from the competition. What do you offer that others don’t? Do you already know what that is? If you don’t, consider questions like these: Why was I chosen over competitors f ..read more
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