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14th November 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Carole Martin, The Interview CoachThose same questions keep coming up � in every interview. They can be tough ones because they are about you and your thinking process. Preparing for them ahead of time can save you some grief during t... Read >
Author: Carole Martin07th November 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Carole Martin, The Interview CoachIt's In The EarsIf you thought interviewing was only about answering questions, you've been missing the point. You've also been missing an opportunity to gather valuable information. Listening is one of... Read >
Author: Carole Martin05th November 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Carole Martin, The Interview CoachPlanning and preparing before you begin to send out resumes could save you some embarrassing moments when you receive that unexpected call.You just never know when that phone is going to ring. Let's say... Read >
Author: Carole Martin05th November 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Carole Martin, The Interview CoachThere are several similarities between dating and interviewing. Observing two scenarios - Bob's blind date and Judy's first interview demonstrates some behaviors in either situation that are positive an... Read >
Author: Carole Martin30th October 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Carole Martin, The Interview CoachHow To Know You Are Tanking1. Watch the interviewer's eyes.An interviewer that is simply going through the motions will not make eye contact. Check for a glazed or glassy stare and heavy eyelids.2. List... Read >
Author: Carole Martin12th October 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Carole Martin, The Interview CoachYour letter could be the tiebreaker between you and two, or even three, candidates so put some thought and effort behind what you say. Even if it doesn't get you the job, what do you have to lose � th... Read >
Author: Carole Martin09th October 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Carole Martin, The Interview CoachThe number of resumes received by employers continues to be overwhelming as the job market begins to pick up this year. The challenge for you, as a job seeker, is to get your cover letter/resume noticed... Read >
Author: Carole Martin25th September 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Carole Martin, The Interview CoachSome people are more organized than others, but it never hurts to have a checklist to make sure you're prepared for your upcoming interview.Preparation for the interview� Read the job posting over sev... Read >
Author: Carole Martin20th September 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Carole Martin, The Interview CoachQuestion � "When have you been most motivated?"This question is more than an interview question; it is a question that you should be asking yourself before the interview. When have you been most satis... Read >
Author: Carole Martin20th September 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Carole Martin, The Interview CoachMany electric toothbrushes have a shut off mechanism that turns off the toothbrush after two minutes of brushing � which is the time that someone decided was enough teeth-brushing for any one period.C... Read >
Author: Carole Martin18th September 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Carole Martin, The Interview CoachI'm sure you've sat through movie or TV "bloopers" at the end of shows and laughed at the mistakes the actors make during the filming of the show. If I could put together a film with bloopers that peopl... Read >
Author: Carole Martin28th August 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Carole Martin, The Interview Coach
Not getting a follow-up call when promised is a very common occurrence. Candidates are sometimes sure that they aced the interview and are perfect for the position, in fact they are anticipating a c... Read >
Author: Carole Martin26th August 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Carole Martin, The Interview Coach
Who would believe that someone with a home-based business can reach out to a far away country and work with a client via a Blackberry and a cell phone? That is exactly what I did last month with a m... Read >
Author: Carole Martin16th August 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Carole Martin, The Interview Coach
Behind every interview question there is a concern or another question. Your job is to process the question thinking about what the interviewer's concern might be. In other words, why is the interv... Read >
Author: Carole Martin14th August 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Carole Martin, The Interview Coach
If you have been reading articles or listening to news reports about the job market, it becomes obvious that the number of people currently seeking jobs outnumbers the jobs that are now available.
... Read >
Author: Carole Martin07th August 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Carole Martin, The Interview Coach
You name it - Blackberry, Skype Connection, Cell Phone, iPhone � these are the tools of this trade.
Has it happened to you in your business? You reach out to someone in a far away country and ... Read >
Author: Carole Martin06th August 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Carole Martin, The Interview Coach
Changing careers could be one of the best decisions you make in your life. It may also be one of the more difficult things you will do. Creating a self-inventory and doing some basic preparation can... Read >
Author: Carole Martin02nd August 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Carole Martin, The Interview Coach
"I know I could do the job if they would just give it to me. Why do I have to prove myself? I meet all the qualifications they are looking for. I could do this job with my eyes closed. Can't they te... Read >
Author: Carole Martin27th July 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Carole Martin, The Interview Coach
If you've ever been fired, this question is probably the one interview question you dread the most. Not only have you had a bad experience, but you have to talk about it � again and again. How you... Read >
Author: Carole Martin26th July 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Carole Martin, The Interview Coach
There are many facts and tips regarding interviewing for a job that are solid and true. However, there are a great many facts and tips that are myths that you have picked up somewhere along the way ... Read >
Author: Carole Martin24th July 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Carole Martin, The Interview Coach
Interviewing for a job is in many ways comparable to a sales person making a sale. If you were a sales person and were about to sell a product to a customer you would do some homework or research so... Read >
Author: Carole Martin24th July 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Carole Martin, The Interview Coach
"When do I start?"
That's about as aggressive as you can get at the close of the interview. It may knock the interviewer for a loop, and might appear to be overly aggressive, but some people thin... Read >
Author: Carole Martin05th July 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Carole Martin, The Interview Coach
This is another one of those "soul searching" questions where your answer will depend on your background and experiences. It can really catch you off guard unless you have thought about it before th... Read >
Author: Carole Martin01st July 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Carole Martin, The Interview Coach
Interviewing can be a challenge to your professionalism
No matter how weird or crazy the interview situation gets, it is in your best interest to "keep your cool." The interview process is a prof... Read >
Author: Carole Martin27th June 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Carole Martin, The Interview Coach
The excitement of graduation has settled down and now it's time to get down to the business of finding a job. Here are ten tips to guide you through your self-inventory and preparation.
1. Give y... Read >
Author: Carole Martin19th June 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Carole Martin, The Interview Coach
One step forward; one step back; step together, and back again.
To perform the job interview salary negotiation dance steps, you must have a good sense of balance. Knowing your value and your wor... Read >
Author: Carole Martin18th June 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Carole Martin, The Interview Coach
No, behavioral interviewing has been around since the 70's when industrial psychologists developed a way of "accurately" predicting whether a person would succeed in a job. They concluded that if ca... Read >
Author: Carole Martin15th June 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Carole Martin, The Interview Coach
At some point, usually at the conclusion of the interview, you may be asked, "Do you have any questions?" A common answer to this question is, "No, I think you've covered everything very well." Th... Read >
Author: Carole Martin06th June 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Carole Martin, The Interview Coach
You feel prepared for the interview. You are confident walking through the door to meet your interviewer. You have your positive experiences and stories ready to answer questions.
The interview i... Read >
Author: Carole Martin31st May 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Carole Martin, The Interview Coach
The temptations are there ? warm, lazy, casual days, when the shoes of choice are "flip flops." Taking the summer off and getting back into the groove of things when the "kids go back to school" wou... Read >
Author: Carole Martin23rd May 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Carole Martin, The Interview Coach
Plan your answers to job interview questions ahead of time so you'll be ready to deliver them with confidence. Too many job seekers stumble through interviews as if the questions are coming out of l... Read >
Author: Carole Martin18th January 2007
Job Interviewing and the Electric Toothbrush
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Many electric toothbrushes have a shut off mechanism that turns off the toothbrush after two minutes of brushing – which is the time that someone decided was enough te... Read >
Author: Carole Martin, The Interview Coach19th November 2006
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Those same questions keep coming up – in every interview. They can be tough ones because they are about you and your thinking process. Preparing for them ahead of time can save you some grief during the interview... Read >
Author: Carole Martin, The Interview Coach19th November 2006
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The words you use to express yourself say more about you than you think. In fact, your vocabulary and the use of appropriate words say more about you than the message you are trying communicate. You are judged b... Read >
Author: Carole Martin, The Interview Coach12th August 2005
The Offer Is Not Always As Good As It Looks
Copyright © 2005 Carole Martin
Interview Coach
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Have you ever negotiated an offer?
If not, you are not alone. Most people DO NOT negotiate salary.
They accept what is... Read >
Author: Carole Martin
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