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Interview Tip- Have Some Questions

June 16th, 2008 · 1 Comment

There’s a lot of literature out there along the lines of: “The 50 Most Common Interview Questions and How To Answer Them.”
I’m not sure I’m a big fan of these articles. I mean, they’re a good exercise… they help you get a sense of the kind of questions that might come up. But an interview […]

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6 Signs The Job Interview Went Well

April 23rd, 2008 · 3 Comments

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They give you a firm answer about when you’ll hear back.
This is not a foolproof indicator, but it’s a good one none the less. You don’t want to hear, “We’ll let you know.” You don’t want to have to ask, “When, exactly?” If they say, “I’ll have an answer for you on […]

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Is It Ok To Be Nervous In An Interview?

April 15th, 2008 · No Comments

Short answer to the Post-Title Question Of The Day:
Yes.
But for a longer meditation on this subject, read this post from a Career Coach over at DivineCaroline.
So, here’s a big secret to making your interview easier:
Look at the interviewer and mentally say to yourself (in your mind—not aloud!), “Someday, I’m going to be working with this […]

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Ask Brian- What To Do When Asked For Salary History Or Salary Requirements

April 9th, 2008 · 3 Comments

If you have career or job search question you would like answered on this blog, click here to Ask Brian.
Reader Molly asks:
I am a college senior looking for an entry-level position in New York and some of the listings ask for salary requirements or salary history. My job experience consists of on campus work, […]

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Tags: Ask Brian · Interviewing · Resumes · Young Professionals

Interview AND Resume Tip- The Job Description Is Just The Starting Point

March 31st, 2008 · 3 Comments

Several times on this blog, I’ve railed against the narrow mindset of people looking for jobs. A new job is not something rewarded by luck or the fates: it’s a negotiation wherein you offer something to the employer as much as they offer you a job. A successful job candidate doesn’t just prove she’s adequate, […]

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Tags: Interviewing · Job Search · Resumes

After-Interview Tip: Send A Thank-You Note

March 11th, 2008 · 3 Comments

Our articles last week about employers not getting back in touch after a job interview generated some discussion in the comments. A couple of our brilliant commenters, including Dee and Gary, brought up the idea of sending thank you notes after a job interview.
This is of course a great idea, so let me jump on […]

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Ask Brian Followup - Still Waiting; Now Confused.

March 6th, 2008 · 3 Comments

If you have career or job search question you would like answered on this blog, click here to Ask Brian.
Last week, a question from reader Iris prompted me to give some rules of thumb about how and how long to wait/follow up after an interview. She sent another email this morning:
Thanks for the advice last […]

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It’s A Good Idea To Shower Before Your Job Interview

March 5th, 2008 · 1 Comment

In all of our recent discussions about what to wear to a job interview, perhaps I was being too broad. Maybe I needed to be a bit more basic.
Snakes and Ladders has the results of a survey of British headhunters and recruiters. Apparently, what to wear is the least of some people’s problems:
Almost 50 per […]

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My Readers Iz Smarter Than I - Interview Fashion Edition

February 29th, 2008 · 5 Comments

I got the following question in my Ask Brian email.
Please help! I am a thirty something male with questionable fashion sense of my own, and thus do not feel qualified to offer any guidance in this area.
Perhaps a reader more qualified than I can pass along some advice in the comments.
I have a question. […]

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Tags: Getting Ahead · Interviewing

Ask Brian - How Long Should I Wait To Hear Back? - Some Rules

February 28th, 2008 · 25 Comments

If you have career or job search question you would like answered on this blog, click here to Ask Brian.
Reader Iris writes in:
I went for an interview about a month ago and got invited for a second interview which I had two weeks ago. They initially said that a decision would be made in a […]

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