10 Top Tips For First Time Job Interviewers

Guest Author: Carole Martin
Website: http://www.interviewcoach.com

Somehow it happened too fast and you may not feel prepared to go out and get your first “paying” job. But the reality is here and the more you prepare yourself for the job search process the better the results will be. Read the full article with tips and resources here.

Here are ten tips to guide you through your self-inventory and preparation.

1.Give yourself some credit for completing college and graduating.

Did you know that as many as 43-50% of people who start college never finish? But “you” (the grad) are not one of them – you have a diploma and a degree.

2.Take stock – do an inventory of what you have to offer.

3.Prepare a personal statement – in fact, prepare two personal statements.

4.It’s never too soon to start to network – that means with everyone you know.

5.Research, research, research – companies, industries, trends.

6.Familiarize yourself with the types of questions asked in an interview.

7.Learn to make “small talk.”

8.Look like a Professional – regardless of the industry

9.Accept The Fact That You Will Be Nervous

10.Practice, Practice, Practice.

Basis Rule: Preparation = Confidence = Good Interviewing Skills = Job Offers More information please click link:
www.interviewcoach.com

Article courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for college students looking for internships and recent graduates searching for entry level jobs and other career opportunities.



How to Answer “Bad” Interview Questions With “Good” Answers

Guest Author: Carole Martin
Website: http://www.interviewcoach.com

If you’ve prepared for the interview you more than likely spent all of your time preparing to answer “positive questions” – demonstrating how good you are and what you can offer this position. You are not prepared to talk about your failures or times when you were challenged by difficult situations. So what do you do when you encounter a “curve ball?”

You deal with it in a positive manner.

Here is an example of a question that could be asked by an interviewer who is seeking negative information and how to deal with it.

Question – “Tell me about a time when you had a conflict with someone at work and how you resolved it.”

Answer – “I usually get along very well with everyone.”

Wrong Answer – The most important reason that this is a “poor answer” is that it doesn’t answer the question: “Tell me about a time when….” The interviewer is seeking an example of a time when you had a dealt with a difficult situation or person and how you handled yourself. (communication/relating to others)

Here is a good example of how to answer the question in a more confident and informative manner:

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4 Ways to Ace Your Job Interview

Guest Author: CareerAlley
Website: http://CareerAlley.com

Action is the foundational key to all success.” Pablo Picasso

There is no single list of job interview questions that you can study that will allow you to be flawless. In the end, there you are likely to be surprised by the “tough question” in an interview sooner or later. Your best bet is to be prepared for the standard questions, and then tailor your preparation to the company. How, you may ask, can you tailor your preparation to a specific company? There many ways to find out specifics about company interviews. While every interviewer will ask different questions, there are some questions and styles that are standard for some companies. Read on.

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