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Articles tagged "interviews":

16 articles found

Job Interviews - When He Asked, "How Do You Motivate Yourself?," I Was Without A Good Answer

By Ed Bagley

A reader emailed me with this question: "I was in an interview, and was asked this question: How do you motivate yourself? I could barely answer the question. What would you suggest?" That is a great question that deserves a great answer. After managing dozens of employees over the years, I can tell you not what I think, but what I know. Get the full story.

Don't Be Frightened Of A Hard Media Interview

By Graham Kelly

A lot of people are terrified about handling a tough media interview and this article shows them the basics for not only getting through such a frightening experience but, hopefully, coming out as a winner.

Build Your List Fast Via Interviews

By Alicia Forest

Did you know that one of the quickest ways to draw attention to your business is by conducting interviews of people in your niche whose name is familiar to your target market?

Female Executives Who Are Too Bold And Too Aggressive Do Not Rise As Fast

By Ed Bagley

Female executives who are bold and aggressive do not rise up the corporate ladder as quickly as you may think. Female executives who use a self-confident but much softer, indirect approach do not highlight or reinforce any pre-conceived notions that they might be too bold, too aggressive or too judgmental for a higher position. Learn why it matters in dealing with male executives.

Potential Hires Who Are Quick To Judge May Be Quickly Eliminated By Interviewers

By Ed Bagley

Female executives who are bold and aggressive do not rise up the corporate ladder as quickly as you may think. Female executives who use a self-confident but much softer, indirect approach do not highlight or reinforce any pre-conceived notions that they might be too bold, too aggressive or too judgmental for a higher position. Learn why it matters in dealing with male executives.

2 Things We Cannot Teach Employees: Judgment And Personality Development

By Ed Bagley

We can teach people a lot of things, but there are two things we cannot teach people, potential hires or employees—judgment and personality development. We acquire judgment by making judgments, but unfortunately, some people have better judgment than others. Personality development cannot be taught because it is not driven by professional development but rather by personal growth. Learn why it matters.

Before You Interview, Learn And Practice Ed's "Zip A Lip" Theory

By Ed Bagley

My best advice to clients about to interview for a job is to treat the interview like an IRS audit. When the Internal Revenue Service thinks you are cheating on your annual tax return, and they ask you a question during an audit, it is a real good idea to answer the field auditor's question and shut up. The same strategy works during job interviews. Learn the technique in this article.

The Biggest Mistake Potential Hires Make While Interviewing For A Job

By Ed Bagley

While interviewing, sometimes the potential hire talks himself or herself into an offer and then right back out. The reason why is they commit the biggest mistake a person could make when interviewing for a job, and this is it: They are asked a question, they answer the question, and then they feel compelled to explain or justify the answer they have given. Get the full story.

The Greatest Explosion Can Only Occur When Opportunity Meets Preparedness

By Ed Bagley

There is probably not a day in America when at least a million employees wonder "When am I going to get promoted?" or "I am so upset that they promoted him and not me?" These workplace sentiments tend to happen because employees tend to look only at opportunity, and employers tend to look only at preparedness. The reality of life is that the greatest explosion can only occur when opportunity meets preparedness.

How To Make An Incredible Impression During Your Most Vulnerable Moment

By Ed Bagley

When you start a new job, even if it is a part-time job, you can be thrust into a needy situation that could cause harm to your psyche and confidence. This real life story tells you how you can make an incredible impression during your most vulnerable moment. There is a real lesson to be learned in surviving in the work-a-day jungle of everyday life.

What Is The Most Critical Career Choice Graduating Students Make?

By Ed Bagley

After reading The Tao of Warren Buffett, I discovered that Buffett had some very valuable information on what students should know when selecting their first job after graduating. According to Buffett, one not only needs to learn what kind of business to invest in but what kind of business to work in. Learn why.

The #1 Hiring Mistake You Better Not Make...

By Nick Siegel

When starting a new and fast growing business, anyone can be eager to hire. However, this one mistake can be VERY costly, it can even ruin those already working for you - make sure to never make it...

How To Discuss A Past Downsizing During An Interview

By Barbara Safani

Explaining that you were let go by a previous employer can be a difficult conversation during an interview. Here are some tips that can help you better prepare for this conversation.

Job Interview Question; Why Has It Taken So Long To Find A Job?

By Carole Martin, The Interview Coach

It's difficult to believe that employers are still asking this type of question. Don't they read the newspapers or listen to the news? If they were informed, they would know the answer; i.e. jobs are very scarce and difficult to find these days, and unemployment is at an all time high since 1994 - in some areas reaching 14% - 30%. (California and Arizona)

Creative Resume Writing Tips To Get You Noticed

By Stephen Long

When you are looking for a job, your resume is a valuable tool. Just about everyone has a resume, but few people know how to write one the proper way. If your resume has not been getting you the interviews that you want, it may need a little tweaking. Follow these steps to spruce up your resume to get you noticed!

Five Reasons To Send Thank You Letters To Employers After The Interview

By Barbara Safani

Thank you letters are an excellent self-marketing tool and a critical component of your job search strategy. The time spent crafting a targeted thank you letter after an interview will be well spent and can contribute to a more credible and efficient search.