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Archive for the ‘Tough Questions’ Category

November 29th, 2007

Are You A Lead Duck?

Who are you following? Or… are you leading? Leadership is one of the core competencies I will be writing about in this series. So what is it anyway? Leadership?
By definition leadership means: the act or an instance of leading. That is a simple definition you will find in Merriam-Webster. In it’s simplicity, the bottom line […]

By Darlene McDaniel -- 2 comments

November 6th, 2007

“So Tell Me A Little Bit About Yourself” - Video Instruction

You have to see this video clip I found on YouTube! It is a great example of what not to do when interviewing for a job. One of the toughest interview questions you will encounter is the statement, “So, Tell Me A Little Bit About Yourself.” It is a tough question, no doubt about it. […]

By Darlene McDaniel -- 2 comments

November 5th, 2007

How Come I Keep Getting Turned Down?

Here is a question I recently responded to from Yahoo Answers! I share this question because I want to remind each of you to remember two things from this question. The first thing, is grooming matters in the hiring process. I recommend to those I coach, to look at the organization. Look at the people […]

By Darlene McDaniel -- 0 comments

September 10th, 2007

How To Explain An Unjust Termination

“Discrimination is a plague that hamstrings corporate productivity and steals the dignity of all mankind. It is the definition of ‘UnAmerican’.”
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By Darlene McDaniel -- 4 comments

September 10th, 2007

How to Explain An Unjust Termination Part 2

Part 1: How To Explain An Unjust Termination
“Discrimination is a plague that hamstrings corporate productivity and steals the dignity of all mankind. It is the definition of ‘UnAmerican’.”
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By Darlene McDaniel -- 8 comments

August 10th, 2007

For Manager’s Only - Are You A Micro-manager?

The first time I ever dealt with a true micro-manager was when I was interviewing for a job at a very large, well known company. I won’t share the name. The interview was an all day affair that began at 8:00 am, included a lunch interview, and didn’t end until 5:00 in the evening.
My […]

By Darlene McDaniel -- 1 comment

July 3rd, 2007

Why Do You Want To Leave Your Current Job?

Why do you want to leave your current job? This question is deceptively easy to answer, but if you have not thought about it, you could potentially shoot yourself in the foot. This is a question you should prepare for prior to walking into an interview.
Interviewers are listening for valid reasons you want to leave […]

By Darlene McDaniel -- 5 comments

June 30th, 2007

What To Do When You Are Fired

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 […]

By Darlene McDaniel -- 19 comments

June 18th, 2007

Where Does Your Boss Think You Are Right Now?

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 […]

By Darlene McDaniel -- 9 comments

June 5th, 2007

What is Your Greatest Weakness?

"What is your greatest weakness?" is one of the toughest questions to answer in an interview. This would be a question that you include in your preparation. You should be waiting for them to ask the question because you have prepared your answer ahead of time. If you prepare your answer it will be a […]

By Darlene McDaniel -- 0 comments