“Can you give me an example of a time when you were working on a project that required sustained and persistent effort?” What answer actually answers the question? Which answer should you be wary of? Are there any Red Flags? (A) “I have handled all assignments with the same amount of effort. I do whatever […] The post Excerpt from Boost Your Hiring IQ- quiz first appeared on ..read more

Credit to Monster.com written by Carole Martin, The Interview Coach. Even the smartest and most qualified job seekers need to prepare for their job interview. Why, you ask? Interview skills are learned, and there are no second chances to make a great first impression. These 10 interview tips will teach you how to answer interview questions […] The post 10 interview tips will teach you how to answer interview questions first appeared on ..read more

Carole Martin – www.interviewcoach.com The words that you use to express yourself send a strong message about who you are and what you know. In fact, your vocabulary and the use of appropriate words say more about you than the message you are trying communicate. In the job search, the right words are essential to […] The post We Are What We Say first appeared on ..read more

Interviewing is about selling! In this case, the product you are selling is YOU! As with the selling of any new product, you need a plan and a strategy to get people to buy your product. PREPARATION will make the difference in the success of your sale. BEFORE THE INTERVIEW – PREPARATION STEP #1. GET […] The post SEVEN STEPS TO SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEWING first appeared on ..read more

Carole Martin – interviewcoach.com “I know I could do the job if they would just give it to me. Why do I have to prove myself? I meet all the qualifications they are looking for. I could do this job with my eyes closed. Can’t they tell from my resume that I am qualified?” Ever […] The post HATE GOING TO JOB INTERVIEWS? You’re not alone first appeared on ..read more

The internal interview poses its own set of challenges. Believe it or not, it can be even more difficult than external interviews. There are challenges and preparation necessary to face before the interview. It should not be assumed that you will get the job because you work for the company – no matter how many […] The post The Internal Interview – easier or more challenging? first appeared on ..read more

Data job seekers, here’s how to tell the story of your skills by building an effective data portfolio – Technical.ly Story telling is Behavioral Interviewing. “Tell us about a time….” “Explain this project….” If it’s in your portfolio or on your resume, you had better be able to tell a “good story” of a time […] The post Data job seekers are challenged by telling “the story” of their skills. first appeared on ..read more

At some point, usually at the conclusion of the interview, you may be asked, “Do you have any questions.” A common answer to this question is, “No, I think you’ve covered everything very well. This is the wrong answer!  You have passed up your opportunity to ask some critical questions that may make a the […] The post Sample Questions To Ask In Your Job Interview first appeared on ..read more

INTERVIEWER’S QUESTION 1. “ Did you have any problems getting here this morning?” Select the best answer. (A) No. I used Google maps. No problem. (B) I did take a couple of wrong turns and the traffic was pretty bad, but I had planned ahead and allowed extra time so I was ok. This is really […] The post STUDENT – NEW GRADUATE QUIZ first appeared on ..read more

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