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Archive for the ‘The Interview’ Category

February 26th, 2008

Run the Race Till You Get the Prize!

Perseverance is not a long race, it is many short races one after the other.
-Walter Elliott
PERSEVERANCE is an incredible word to live by in the midst of your job search. Why? Well, by definition it means the action or condition or an instance of steadfastness - firm in belief and determination.
Perseverance means you keep looking […]

By Darlene McDaniel -- 0 comments

February 22nd, 2008

WOW Factors For The Job Interview

What in the world is the WOW Factor? I think I know, but I don’t want to assume, so I did a little bit of research. Here are some things to consider when defining the WOW Factor.
WOW by definition means to excite to enthusiastic admiration or approval. Here’s my definition for those of you looking […]

By Darlene McDaniel -- 5 comments

February 21st, 2008

Landing the Interview

Other than getting the job offer, getting the interview is probably one of the most difficult steps in the job search process. So many people find themselves in an unexpected job search. One day they are working and the next day they are looking for a job. Some job seekers find a job within a […]

By Darlene McDaniel -- 0 comments

February 4th, 2008

People Do Business With People They Like

People do business with people they like. “People are easily persuaded by other people that they like. Robert Cialdini cites the marketing of Tupperware in what might now be called viral marketing.” People were more likely to buy if they liked the person selling it to them. If this statement is true, than it is […]

By Darlene McDaniel -- 3 comments

January 29th, 2008

Things That Make You Say Hmmm…

Here is another question for you to consider. How would you answer this question if asked in an interview?
Why Should We Hire You Over Every Other Candidate We Have Interviewed?
Scroll down and leave your answer in the comments. I would love to send my favorite book to the best answer, 101 Great Answers to the […]

By Darlene McDaniel -- 2 comments

January 21st, 2008

S.T.A.R. Story

I was visiting Linkedin this afternoon and saw a link to this site iHispano.com. This site is focused on Connecting Latinos to great jobs. There is a tremendous amount of information on this site, from job boards, to career advice, and interview tips. “Since 1999, iHispano is commited to promoting Hispanic Employment and networking opportunities […]

By Darlene McDaniel -- 5 comments

December 22nd, 2007

So, You’ve Been Fired

Is there hope for you once you’ve been fired? Or are you doomed to negative perceptions and bias because of poor performance, insubordination, personality conflicts? Are you doomed to lesser jobs?
Recovery from a termination seems like an uphill battle for job seekers who find themselves facing interview questions about their previous employer. I have been looking for […]

By Darlene McDaniel -- 1 comment

December 20th, 2007

An Interview Funny: Mommy & Baby

YES, there are some things you should know without anyone telling you. I found this story in a book, Monster Careers: Interviewing by Jeff Taylor, founder of Monster.com. I would love to know what you think.
What Was This Candidate Thinking?
I was a 24-year-old recruiter on my first job. One day, I was a few minutes into […]

By Darlene McDaniel -- 0 comments

December 18th, 2007

101 Great Answers To The Toughest Interview Questions

101 Great Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions by Ron Fry is the best book on the market in my opinion. This book will change the way you interview for jobs. It will teach how to effectively interview for jobs if you do what Ron Fry recommends. There are no silver bullets for anything in […]

By Darlene McDaniel -- 11 comments

December 17th, 2007

Preparing for Careers in Human Services

One of the career opportunities in the Human Services field is being a caregiver for an Alzheimer patient. How should you prepare for an interview in this field? Is it different than an interview in private industry? From my research, I have found some similarities and differences. Preparation before your interview:
According to HS Careers.com, candidates […]

By Darlene McDaniel -- 3 comments