Over the last week, I have had the opportunity to answer questions about employment over at Yahoo! Answers. I responded to one of the questions. My answer was selected as the best answer received by the asker, Cynthia. Below is the question and my answer.
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Cynthia: I was fired from a job a couple years ago […]
Now here is an interesting question for you to consider when thinking about an interview. Are you an asset or liability for the organization you are interviewing with?
As a hiring manager when evaluating candidates, determining whether you as a candidate will add value to my organization is a very important question to answer.
Managers must determine […]
“When you’re smiling, when you’re smiling, the whole world smiles with you…” I remember this line from a commercial jingle. I am not sure the whole world will smile with you, but maybe you can get the hiring manager to smile with you.
Powerful, genuine smiles begin with your eyes not with your mouth. […]
June is definitely the month for graduations and new beginnings, and it is our theme today here at the Business Channel for B5Media! Whether you are a high school graduate or a college graduate you will find recommendations, tips, quotes, stories and more from the Business Channel bloggers for the class of 2007.
Only Sean […]
Graduation from High School and College is a big deal! Congratulations! Now that you have turned the tassle, what’s next? Now what?
My seventeen year old daughter graduated from high school a few weeks ago. She graduated with honors and she will be attending a private college in August - August 31st, but who’s counting? Her […]
Maybe you have always dreamed of being a chemist, a dentist or a lawyer, but for some reason, you just can’t seem to find the time to go to school and get the education you need. Maybe your Second Life can get you that job!
I am kidding, sort of… I read an article today in […]
Thank You Notes are still appropriate today. For a gift, for a kind gesture and definitely for an interview!
Many people ask, “should I send a handwritten note?” “Is it ok to send the note by email?” I would say “YES” to both. Personally, I recommend handwritten notes. It is a lost art and it distinquishes […]
Where Does Your Boss Think You Are Right Now?
Here is an interesting question someone might ask during an interview. Honestly, in all my years in the marketplace, I have never been asked this question, but it doesn’t mean it won’t ever be asked.
Let me begin simply by saying, DON’T LIE! Let me repeat myself for […]
I was tagged by Kelly Phillips Erb over at Taxgirl. My job, should I choose to except it, is to share 7 Random facts about myself and tie them to my blog Interview Chatter! I choose in - I’m it!
So here are my 7 Random Facts:
1. I was convinced I had something when it […]
I trust that you enjoyed reading the interview about HireVue as much as I enjoyed doing the interview with Mark Newman, COO of HireVue.
I do see value for candidates and companies after interviewing Mark. If candidates prepare appropriately, they can really shine on a video interview.
Here are some highlights for jobseekers to consider when […]
mastering the job search and interview processes
Written by Darlene McDaniel [email] for b5media.
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