June 2014

Mistakes people tend to make while going for an interview - Tom Bryan

Mistakes people tend to make while going for an interview - Tom Bryan, Managing Partner at ISGF, LLC 
 
1. Don’t try to change the tone of the interview. If the interviewer is all business or very direct, respond in the same manner. Never try to lead the conversation in a different or more casual direction. 
 
2. Saying too much – or too little. No hiring manager wants to sit and try to conduct an interview with a jabber jaws, but you do need to speak when it is appropriate. Don’t try to take control of the conversation, but DO ask enough questions to demonstrate your interest in the company and its values. 
 
3. Wearing street clothes to an interview. Never wear ragged jeans, flip flops or other casual wear to an interview. Dress conservatively, and don’t over-do it with the jewelry, make up and perfume or cologne. You want to look professional and neat – not like you just came straight from the tattoo parlor or beach. 
 
4. Arrive late. Nothing says “I’m really not interested in this job” more than arriving late for the interview. Be on time to make a good impression. 
 
5. Weak handshake. When shaking hands with the interviewer, do it firmly, but not too vigorously. You want to show that you are confident, so avoid a limp or weak handshake as well. 
 
6. “Umm”, “you know” – Ever heard someone who cannot talk without putting these kinds of words in every few seconds? This is a BIG turn-off for employers. Take a few seconds before you respond to questions and keep these verbal ticks in the back of your mind so that you will avoid using them. Practice before the interview, either in front of a mirror or with a friend. 
 
7. Inquiring about vacation time, benefits or pay. It’s really not appropriate to ask these types of questions on a first interview. Wait until a time that you feel certain you are a top candidate for the position before getting down to the nuts and bolts. 
 
8. Not being thorough in your answers regarding skills and qualifications. When job candidates are asked about experiences and skills, they often give answers that are vague. Give clear examples of your experiences and skills in a way that directly relates to the job you are hoping to land. 
 
9. Not being prepared ahead of time. Any potential employer is impressed when you ask a few questions about the company that show you’ve done your research. By letting the interviewer know you have done a little research through intelligent questions, he/she will get the message that you are genuinely interested and serious about the job. 
 
10. Not being clear that you want the job. An interview is partially for your benefit, allowing you to learn more about the company, the position and the details so that you have a clear picture of what you may be looking toward. When the interview has concluded, be sure to let the interviewer know that you are enthusiastic and interested in the job. 
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Article derived from, https://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20140606171100-4301732-interview-blunders-are-you-making-these-mistakes</div>

Mistakes people tend to make while going for an interview - Tom Bryan

Mistakes people tend to make while going for an interview - Tom Bryan, Managing Partner at ISGF, LLC 1. Don’t try to change the tone of th...

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How to approach a Job Interviews? - Michael Bete

How to approach a Job Interviews? 
 
As per Michael Betel, Marketing and Sales Director Specializing in Business Development and Customer Centric Care. 
 
1. Prepare, prepare, prepare: It's so important to demonstrate to the interviewers that you care enough to do your homework. You should; 
 
- know your CV and how the work you've done can be applied to this new role 
- know the company, its values, its mission, its history, its products, its people, its culture 
- know the industry, its trends, its challenges, its future opportunities 
- learn about the interviewers and the company's leaders and who they are, and what they've accomplished 
- practice sharing relevant experiences you have had, good ones and challenging ones. What did you learn from both? This is the time to remember the STAR model (Situation, Tactic, Action, Results), which really does help improve the quality and details of the examples you give. 
 
2. Research, research, research: Use multiple resources.  
 
- speak with contacts you know. LinkedIn could help hook you up with people who know the industry and the organization 
- use LinkedIn to learn about the role (others may be in a similar role) 
- Google is fantastic at opening up a world of information, including user reviews, blogs, and comments that will help put the puzzle together for you.  
 
3. Breathe, breathe, breathe:  
 
Relax and be yourself. If you pretend to be someone you're not, you're not being authentic and inevitably, you won't be happy there, even if you do get the job. 
 
It's a very competitive market now, but if you take this very seriously and do the preparatory work, you will succeed! 
 
"Chance favors the prepared mind." (Louis Pasteur). The more you prepare, the luckier you become. 
 
Article dervied from, https://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20140606200909-2644677-interviews-are-serious-business-are-you-ready

How to approach a Job Interviews? - Michael Bete

How to approach a Job Interviews ? As per Michael Betel, Marketing and Sales Director Specializing in Business Development and Customer C...

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Sample script for "Tell Me About Yourself"

Sample script for "Tell Me About Yourself" 
 
the question itself is so vague. When someone says "Tell me about yourself," aren't you dying to come back with "What exactly do you want to know?" 
 
All Business 
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"Well, I'm a Software Engineer who's been doing mostly chip design and who's specialized in wireless device manufacturing for the past eight years."</div>
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Life Story</div>
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"I was born in Maine, but my parents moved to Philadelphia when I was six, so I grew up there. I went to college in Maryland, studying finance, then I took a job with Accenture in Chicago after graduation..."</div>
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Best Foot Forward</div>
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"I'm a hard-working, experienced Marketing person who got the top ratings from my division VP for the last three years in a row!"</div>
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Assertive</div>
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"I'm your next Sales Administrator, and my name is Angie Smith!"</div>
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Advice:  The best answer for this question would be hear it as "Story of your Career" and answer the question by taking through your progress you made in your career and its is more specific and thus more manageable.</div>
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Derived from https://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20140601050937-52594-how-to-answer-the-question-tell-me-about-yourself?trk=tod-home-art-list-large_0</div>

Sample script for "Tell Me About Yourself"

Sample script for " Tell Me About Yourself" the question itself is so vague. When someone says "Tell me about yourself,...

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