Job Search for the Rest of Us!: INTERVIEW SERIES IV

MONDAY MISSION

Job Search for the Rest of Us!: Interview Series Part I

Job Search for the Rest of Us!: Interview Series Part II

Job Search for the Rest of Us!: Interview Series Part III

 LIAR, LIAR PANTS ON FIRE – NEVER LIE IN AN INTERVIEW!

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It is imperative that you are always honest in an interview setting. Not only can even small fibs trip you up during the interview or in subsequent interviews, but it may be grounds for termination after hire. If your past is not perfect you may be tempted to shade the truth to enhance your chances of getting a job. This never works.

Make sure that your career and potential employer choices are realistic considering any blemishes in your background. If your choices are realistic, but blemishes in your background might prove challenging then develop answers to address those areas in a way that seems positive. Honesty in general is important to many employers, regardless of the industry or your circumstances.

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Job Search for the Rest of Us!: INTERVIEW SERIES IV

Job Search for the Rest of Us!: SHUT UP AND LISTEN TO GET YOUR NEXT JOB

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If there was only one tip I would give an interviewee hoping to get an offer for a JOB it would be:

LISTEN.

Many people today do not know how to listen.  Instead, we are caught up in appearances, what WE want to say, thinking about what is coming NEXT. So how do you listen?  REALLY LISTEN?

1. Be quiet and allow time after the question before you answer
2. Concentrate on what the interviewer is asking you
3. Think about what the interviewer is really asking you (subtext)
4. Think again about how you want to answer
5. Don't be afraid to ask for clarification
6. Practice active listening at home, on the job, and with friends
7. Learn more about Active Listening from one of my favorite Sources MindTools or a new site Study Guides and Strategies
8. What tips or tricks do you have for active listening? 

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Job Search for the Rest of Us!: INTERVIEW SERIES PART III

MONDAY MISSION

Job Search for the Rest of Us!: Interview Series Part I

Job Search for the Rest of Us!: Interview Series Part II

Job Search for the Rest of Us!: Interview Series Part IV

 IRRELEVANT, IRREVERENT, OR ILLEGAL

So many candidates forget to pay attention to their hallway behavior, or the behavior pre- and post-interview from the parking lot in and back out onto the street. You should be aware of not only your presentation and behavior, but what you communicate as well.

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Employers may feel strongly about issues that are not necessarily legal or even relevant to ask in an interview. You may be caught off guard if you don’t think in advance about how to handle this type of query. Arrive with an agenda (the skills and abilities that match what the employer is looking for) and communicate that agenda at every possible opportunity.

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Job Search for the Rest of Us!: #FF #FRIDAY #FOLLOW UP

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PREPARE FOR INTERVIEW THE DAY BEFORE

THURSDAY THOUGHT

Good planning and preparation can take some of the angst out of interviewing.  Take your time in the days, or at the very least day, before an interview to:

1. Drive by the location, even if you are familiar with the area.  Construction or other events often crop up without notice.
2. Gather all your materials  resumes, certifications, documentation of your eligibility to work in the US, tablet 

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Job Search for the Rest of Us!: THINK YOU CAN.

WEDNESDAY WISDOM

“Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right.” 
― Henry Ford

For Today's Wednesday Wisdom I thought I would share my two favorite quotes.... What do you need to think YOU can?  Comment below or email me! Read more career related articles: Job Search for the Rest of Us!: THINK YOU CAN.

Job Search for the Rest of Us!: DON'T BE YOUR OWN WORST ENEMY

TUESDAY TIP

Don't be your own worst enemy.  You know you can be!  We all do it from time to time, but are you making a habit of convincing yourself that you are not worthy, can't do it, are undesirable  a loser or whatever other negative self-talk you have with yourself?  If you are out of work the chances are you ARE your are your own worst enemy.

If you hope to find work, you need to be positive about yourself and your abilities to find work! Isolation and lack of feedback add fuel to the fire.  So, some easy things you can do to begin to overcome the impact and habit of negative self-talk are to:

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