The Most Difficult Question in a Job Interview

Posted by Halimasadia 4 March, 2010 (0) Comment

If you are reading this, it means that you have an outstanding resume and a nicely written cover letter and this makes you eligible for an interview call. So it is the time of so many thoughts that will make you nervous. Don’t do that just read it, because it’ll help you to answer the most difficult question in ]the entire interview. If you’ll successfully justify this question and the interviewer is satisfied with your answer than there are more chances for you to get selected.

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Answer the Challenging Question

The question is: Why should the employer hire you?Why should the employer hire you

Apparently seems that it is a simple question but this is the question whose answer will greatly affect the selection process. So don’t get over confident, be composed there are many candidates who can’t answer this question. First thing to make it clear is that it is not meant to start bragging.

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Mistakes That Could Destroy Your Interview

Posted by afaf 3 March, 2010 (0) Comment

If you are a capable person and lucky enough. You will get an interview call,An interview will provide you with an opportunity to prove yourself as right candidate for the particular job. But still, even after having a strong resume,  going for an interview is mast difficult part of your job application process.alp

There are chance  just because of some stupid  mistakes, you will ruin your interview and thus  the chance of getting a job. If you do make a mistake, then make sure that you , take a look at all those mistakes before going to next interview which you should not repeat next time.

Arrive on time

A mistake which diminishes  your chances of getting a job is to arrive let for the interview place late. The interviews are always organized in specific time slots  which can not be changed, so you must keep in mind the importance of hiring manager’s valuable time. But on the other hand if you reach at interview place too early, it may also leave a negative impact. this is because if you reach around 30 minutes before time, it will create an irritating situation for the hiring manager.

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Types of Job Interviews

Posted by Halimasadia 23 February, 2010 (0) Comment

There are various types of interviews, there are telephone interviews and also group interviews, and in the today’s internet via webcam or microphone.

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There are few examples of the interview you’ll have to face, the first thing you need to do is to prepare yourself for the interview, and prepare every question you think you can be asked in the interview.

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A Tricky Question–“Tell Me About Yourself?”

Posted by afaf 21 February, 2010 (0) Comment

During an interview, just to warm you up and make you feel comfortable, the interviewer may ask a question “Tell about yourself?” This question seems like very harmless but at the same time, this is the question which can be the deciding point either you should be selected or not.interview questions

Mostly people, when they are asked this question during an interview, start sharing the personal information. And here they goes. The employer does not mean to ask about your social security number or place of birth. He might be referring to you, your family and other such related things. Now if you really select to answer the question in this pattern, you are going to lose the chance of getting that particular job, because your answer is absolutely incorrect.

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Career Assessment Test

Posted by SRK 12 February, 2010 (0) Comment

You should take a career quiz to assess yourself. It will help you to find out new dimensions of work possibilities and it will help you to get rid of the stressing condition you are facing because your career unrewarding career. These assessments will also help you to find out your real interest and strengthen your determination towards setting new goals.

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You can take help from free online websites that are offering career assessment tests for you; here is the list of some:

Government Career Quizzes Sites:

Career Navigator and Quizzes: this site is operated by Canadian government and it is containing four basic quizzes that range from value of work to quality. You can assess what are your career choices. This site is providing a learning quiz that is beneficial for you to learn important things.

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Importance of Job Fairs for Executives

Posted by SRK 31 January, 2010 (0) Comment

Job fairs have become more important than ever before and one can’t avoid job fairs. You must go to job fair being on executive level. Here are some solid reasons to attend job fairs:

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Communication:

Entry level job seekers attend job fairs to get new jobs but unlike that executives should attend them to communicate with hiring managers, higher ups, CEO, etc that come from different companies in order to increase their contacts and to build better relationships. Besides job fairs you can also go to social meetings and other social events but to have an open chat with other hiring managers etc job fair is best place because at job fairs, these representatives are ready to give all answers of your questions.

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Three Crucial Steps Of An Interview

Posted by SRK 30 January, 2010 (0) Comment

There are two emotions that could be in your heart while giving an interview, one is the feel of enthusiasm especially when you are giving interview for your desired position and second is the feel of fear especially when the CEO or hiring managers are two high. Interview is all about two parties it is not a one men show. These two parties include employer and employee. There are three crucial steps in an interview to get the job:

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Step 1: Invitation:

If the employer your resume and qualification attractive then he/she will call for interview. In order to attract your employer to be called for an interview makes an attractive resume because your resume would be the first that would meet your employer before you. So make your resume relevant and exact to be called for an interview by your employer.

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Ten Steps to Conquer Your Interviewer

Posted by SRK 29 January, 2010 (0) Comment

If you are going to give an interview then don’t confuse and be confident. You have to be determined about the goals you have set in your life to achieve regardless of the tough economical conditions. According to new book authors, I Hate People! Kick Loose from the Overbearing and Underhanded Jerks at Work and Get What you Want out of Your Job, in easy and simple terms it tells that: You don’t want to be hated but be liked. Here are ten easy and best ways to be impressive in your interview and to get the job you want to have:

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1: avoid being Smiley Face:

If you keep an unwanted smile on your face during your interview then it would make an impression of nervousness and lack of confidence. Smiley face shows an insincerity and fakeness that your interviewer would judge immediately. You should be thoughtful and try to be pleasant throughout your interview that would be appreciated. Don’t smile without any reason and only smile if it is required and if you find to smile on. You can practice in front of your friend and mirror.

2: Avoid un-necessary subjects:

Knowledge about your favorite TV show and other thing that is unnecessary and useless in interview because only serious talks and things can lead you to get that job. Try to be serious ad try to speak about serious subjects that are solely related to the company where are you giving interview. It’s better to keep silence rather than talking about useless issues.

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Interview Thank You Notes

Posted by Sana 18 January, 2010 (0) Comment

You should not forget to keep records of your phone interviews by writing interview thank you notes. It is not merely a nice thing to do, but it also helps your successful job search. If the company will feel that you respect them they will be more likely to remember you. They will try to promote help you in your job application and recommend you to others. Be sure to restate your interest in the job and emphasize your qualifications. This letter should also be sent out within 24 hours of completing the interview.

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The letter can be divided into three paragraphs, that can be formed with following information.

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When You Don’t Get the Interview

Posted by Sana 5 January, 2010 (0) Comment

You have sent your résumé to an excess number of recruiters and companies, and some weeks have passed and still there is still no response from any office. In such situations people feel really pissed. But you should not forget that Job searching requires patience and perseverance. If you did not get the call for an interview, you may ask why. Here are some possible explanations:check jobs

At times, the manager of a company or organization already has a candidate in mind. In such cases, jobs are only posted as a formality to follow the policy requirement. Many times the postings are formed by HR assistants, who are not familiar with the job. Therefore the posting may not reflect the requirements of the actual manager.

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