Let’s be honest here, not many of us really look forward to job interviews. They can be nerve-racking, stressful and scary. We’ve got a few tricks to help you push through it. 1) Practice, practice, practice – The more you practice interviewing, the more confident you will feel going into the interview. Ask someone you [...]
The big day has finally arrived. You’ve researched the company, gathered questions, practiced with a friend and it is now time to interview. But, you don’t want to show up to an interview empty-handed. Remember, it is always better to be over-prepared than not prepared at all. No matter what you think they will or [...]
I asked our Facebook fans and Twitter followers what advice they give to someone about to go on an interview. We got so many good answers, that I couldn’t keep them all to myself! Twitter: TotnesJCP: Do your homework on the company and stay calm. SageStrategist: Prepare, prepare, prepare- research, rehearsal and refining one’s answers [...]
Chelsea asked us on Twitter: The biggest thing I worry about for interviews, is that I come off a bit shy and soft spoken. Any tips on overcoming this? Hi Chelsea – Great question! Interviewers do care about how you present yourself, especially when applying for a customer service position. You need to show them [...]
You've probably heard or read that you should prepare for a job interview by researching the company before you go in. It's good advice but hard to follow unless you know what you should be looking for. Here are some of the things you should try to discover beforehand, and where to look, so you'll [...]
So you've found a great job, applied for it and now it's time for the interview! How are those butterflies in your stomach? Not so good? It's OK, we're here to help. Here is some advice to help calm your nerves and get you prepared for your interview. Don't be late for the interview! [...]
Joe asked on Snagajob’s Facebook: “Can jobs really discriminate against me because of my hair? I have dreadlocks, and I’ve heard it looks unprofessional, or its too long, but I could wear a hair net or hat – plus I saw females working with very long hair.” While dreadlocks shouldn’t prevent you from getting a job, [...]
Maybe it's just me, but phone interviews are so awkward. My theory is this: 70 percent of communication is nonverbal so phone conversations cut out a good chunk of how we connect with the person on the other end of the line, employers included. Things like facial expressions and body language are lost, but here [...]
I remember walking into my first group interview – the holiday season was about to start and I needed a job. After submitting who knows how many applications, I finally landed a group interview at a retail store. I figured a group interview was just like any other job interview. How wrong I was. I [...]
Congrats – you’ve got an interview! That means: The employer feels you are one of the best candidates for the position On paper it already looks like you can do the job Now it’s time to prove it. There are lots of ways to put your best foot forward with employers, but these four steps [...]