Preparing for a job interview is essential, whether you are currently unemployed, changing your career or getting ready for a new position in the same company. Understanding the most common ways people blow a job interview will help you avoid interview mistakes that can cost you the ... [ Read More ]
How to Negotiate Your Salary and Charge What You Are Worth
Your paycheck and what your boss has negotiated as your current salary do not determine your worth. Yes, they are the ones cutting your paycheck each month, but you can confidently and kindly discuss your pay rate during the initial interview or ask for a raise once hired. Did you know that at the ... [ Read More ]
Virtual Interview Etiquette, In-Person Tips
Graduation is finally in the rearview mirror and it’s time to start looking for a job. And new college graduates have undoubtedly had their share of struggles this past year. From adjusting to virtual classrooms to experiencing internship and networking opportunities. A job interview today may occur ... [ Read More ]
The Value of Soft Skills in a Job Interview
According to a study conducted by Harvard, Stanford and the Carnegie Foundation, 85% of one’s job success is based on their “soft skills,” their ability to put others at ease. When you fine-tune these skills, they can make a powerful impact on how others perceive you. Soft skills indicate how a ... [ Read More ]
Face Mask Etiquette at a Job Interview
When it comes to job interviews, the rules have changed in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. As college graduates head out into the workforce while others, laid off due to the crisis, find themselves suddenly needing to sharpen their skills, it's a good time to tackle some obvious questions. The ... [ Read More ]
Young Professionals: Alcohol at a Job Interview—Yes or No?
A large part of my business is training university students on the importance of dining etiquette skills, particularly those related to second job interviews conducted over a meal. The question consistently arises regarding whether (or not) to accept alcohol at a lunch job interview. I have observed ... [ Read More ]
Acing the Modern Job Interview
When it comes to job interviews, it’s no longer enough to have prepped answers to the most common interview questions (although it’s still a good start). Considering that hiring the wrong employees can be expensive and time-consuming, employers are taking steps to factor in personality and “soft ... [ Read More ]
6 Questions You Should Ask at Your Next Job Interview
Most job seekers spend a great deal of time preparing for the interview, anticipating how they will answer questions while looking confident and self-assured. Previously published on HuffPost. But, the process works both ways. Not only is it a chance for a prospective employer to learn more ... [ Read More ]
Dining Etiquette: How to Deal with a Spicy Bite
If you have taken a bite of a hot pepper, the burn you are experiencing is a result of capsaicin—a molecular compound found in spicy peppers. It never fails. You’re trying to impress the person sitting across the table from you with all of your best manners when you suddenly realize you have taken ... [ Read More ]
How a Date and a Job Interview are Remarkably the Same
A date and a job interview both require making good first impressions and establishing a solid relationship. This article was originally published on Inc.com. Use your social experience to prepare for your next professional opportunity. Here's how to use your dating expertise to ace your next ... [ Read More ]
Job Interview Etiquette: “Why Were You Fired?”
It’s a classic job interview question: “Why did you leave your last job?” If you were fired, the standard inquiry may strike fear into your job-seeking heart. ... [ Read More ]
Job Interview Tips: 7 Things Employers Notice
In today’s competitive job market, interview groundwork involves more than reviewing a list of commonly asked questions. Your performance will form the basis for the company’s decision on whether or not to add you to their team. Here are 7 qualities interviewers are closely monitoring. 1. ... [ Read More ]
How to Respond to the Job Interview Question: “Tell me about yourself”
“So, tell me about yourself.” It’s one of the most common opening lines in a job interview according to U.S. News & World Report, and one of the most challenging. As an open-ended question, there are endless variations on an answer, which is why it’s an interviewer favorite. Your response ... [ Read More ]
Introvert or Extrovert: Exercise Your Strengths in a Job Interview
During an interview, an employer is looking for three things in a candidate: do they have the skills for the job, can they work well with others and are they driven to make the company better. According to John B. Molidor, Ph.D., co-author of Crazy Good Interviewing and Professor of Psychiatry at ... [ Read More ]
Interview Etiquette: Does Your Appearance Count?
You have prepared for a host of possible interview questions, your references are on high alert, and you are ready to showcase your skills with the hiring manager. One final and important detail in the employment process is your professional presence. Although you will be considered for the job ... [ Read More ]