Many of my posts are about how to act and what you should say during a job interview, so I thought I’d take some time to outline things you should not say. These are things that, even though they are inappropriate, will probably not be pointed out to you. They will simply be silent killers …
While video interviews have largely displaced phone interviews for when an in-person interview is impractical, they are still commonly used for screening interviews. The purpose of screening interviews is to determine who should get a follow-up interview, either video or in person, especially when there are a large number of applicants. Screening phone interviews are …
Congratulations! You made it past the first round of interviews and are invited back for a second interview. This is great news because it means you’re being seriously considered for the job. Your challenge now is to impress them as much in your second interview as you did in your first. As far as what …
One of the things the pandemic has brought us is a shortage of workers in some industries. Many of these jobs that are now in high demand are in the categories of blue-collar jobs and what I’ll call “entry-level jobs” (restaurants, fast food, retail, ). To discuss how to dress for these types of interviews, …
What is a Panel Interview? A panel job interview is one in which multiple people are interviewing you at the same time. This is why it’s called a ‘panel’. Of course, many people call this a ‘shotgun interview’, for reasons you’ll read below. Interview panels are commonly composed of 3 – 5 people. Only two …
Are beards okay for a job interview? I get this question quite frequently from people who know I’m a Hiring Manager. Let me say right up front that times have changed in regards to facial hair. In the past, the traditional advice was to always shave off all facial hair for an interview. However, beards …
If you want to add one more factor in your favor when trying to win an interview, be sure to include a good cover letter with your resume when applying for jobs. As a Hiring Manager, I can tell you this is frequently overlooked by applicants. This is unfortunate because I enjoy reading a good …
One of the reasons I don’t give my full name or the company I work for is so I can write posts such as this one. It contains real-world information, not just theory. This is information my company – and fellow Hiring Managers – may not want you to know. In this post, I’m going …
I have a relative who not too long ago had something interesting – and in her mind disturbing – happen after a job interview. In her mind, the interview went very well. Her qualifications were a good match for the job requirements, she was able to answer the questions with no difficulty, and she seemed …
Whenever I’m asked to answer that question from a Hiring Manager’s perspective, I always give a qualified, two-part answer. Natural Hair Colors This first part is that natural hair colors are never a problem in an interview as far as I’m concerned. Blonde, brunette, black, natural red, it simply doesn’t matter so long as that …
As a Hiring Manager, I have sort of a love/hate relationship with recruiters, otherwise known as headhunters. On the one hand, they can be a source of applicants for positions with hard to find skills and experience. Many information technology and high level executive positions fit into this category. On the other hand, they can …
You’ve prepared, you’ve arrived, and now you walked into the interview and it’s showtime! The purpose of this post is not to advise you on how to answer questions, but rather to give you some general information about interview etiquette and how to conduct yourself before, during, and after you’ve answered all the questions. These …
The pandemic has greatly accelerated what was already a growing trend with job interviews: the video interview. This brings with it several pros and cons. On the plus side, you don’t have to worry about making a trial run to the interview location. Even more, you don’t have the hassles of travel if the interview …
While this is a job interview advice website, you have to first get the interview before you can apply the advice, right? And what is the biggest factor in determining if you get an interview? Simple – your resume. Sure, networking and knowing insiders can also get you interviews, but the majority of interviews are …
When you’ve been a Hiring Manager as long as I have, you develop a long list of the most common interview questions to ask. Many of them are my personal favorites and I ask them of almost everyone I interview. Others, while common, are not ones I typically use but rather are ones I’ve seen …