First impressions matter. For example, a poorly executed self introduction in an interview may be too much for interviewers to get past, no matter what followed. To that end, keep three tips in mind to start your job interviews on the right foot. 1. Remember the Receptionist Often, you have to sign in with a […]
Interviewing job candidates is a critical part of being a recruiter or hiring manager. Interview someone correctly, and you can get a good idea of the person’s expertise, compatibility with the business, work ethic and much more. On the other hand, red flags may go unnoticed with an inexperienced interviewer. Look out for the following […]
Having an interview script would be nice. For example, knowing the exact questions your interviewers plan to ask helps you prepare better for them. The good news is that many interview questions do pop up again and again, no matter the industry or job type. Here is a look at some of these frequently asked […]
If your business or recruiting agency is like many others, you probably use phone interviews as a way to connect with job applicants and whittle down the number of people asked for in-person interviews. To better help applicants understand what your company expects of them during a phone interview, it could be useful to offer […]
Your business may have a few (or more than a few) common interview questions for job candidates. It is a good idea to have questions of varying levels, for example, some that are easy, a few that are of medium difficulty, and others that are tough. Of course, toughness is in the eye of the […]
Interview small talk is critical. In fact, with nearly 60 percent of job interviews, hiring managers know whether they will hire you within the first 15 minutes of an interview. With that in mind, it’s worth knowing a few dos and don’ts for interview etiquette. DO stay with safe topics. Weather and traffic are great. Sports could be […]
One of the most important job interview etiquette rules is to arrive on time (or a bit early). However, this rule is so seemingly easy that many job candidates neglect to give it enough thought. As a result, they do not arrive on time. Avoid making this mistake by following five tips. 1. Plan Your […]