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“What’s your greatest strength?” is an often-used job interview question and is frequently paired with the greatest-weakness question. This question is also an invitation to explain why you are the best-qualified candidate for this job. Don’t simply pick any random strength you’ve been told you have (a great cook, good with kids, able to leap…
“What’s your greatest weakness?” is the question that no one ever quite knows how to prepare to answer. This single question has the power to determine in one swift blow whether you are a potential asset or a liability to a prospective employer. Luckily, there is a solution – prepare in advance for this dreaded…
A common question that will be asked in a job interview is “Why do you want this job?” Consider this as your opportunity to position yourself and gain a competitive advantage over other candidates. Walk in well-prepared to give a solid answer. A good answer requires some forethought and preparation that will make it easier…
In the current economic realities, we all now know people with work gaps. People by the 1000’s have been laid off and are still searching for jobs after 1 or 2 years. It’s an issue, but it doesn’t have the hiring stigma it once did. Now try to imagine not working for the past 10…
We have all heard that old saying, “It’s not what you know, but who you know,” and in many things in this life that saying does turn out to be true. When it comes to the job search, how many times have you gained an “in” with a company because you are good friends with…
How should a resume be formatted to get through an applicant tracking system? I’ll answer this question first, but then I’ll tell you the problem with ATS-formatted resumes. If an ATS (Applicant Tracking System) asks for a .rtf or .txt document, the resume needs to be untreated font only (i.e. Courier). No bold, italics, underline,…
In previous jobs, and now in my role as a managing editor at CNBC, I’ve conducted dozens of job interview tips. I’ve seen the good, the bad and the ugly, and I’m consistently amazed at the very basic things that candidates screw up. Here are the most common interview mistakes I see people make. You have an…
How Long Should My Search Take? I stay or should resign during my job search? This is an age old question: Should I quit my job and then look for a job, or try to look while still employed? Beware of anyone who gives advice on this question in a hard and fast rule format.…
I receive emails almost daily from frustrated job seekers asking me what they should do when they don’t receive any follow-up from potential employers after a job the interview. Frustrated, mad, disappointed, offended, tired can you relate to any of those feelings? Those sentiments often fill my inbox, along with the question, “What is happening…
Whether or not you are in a revenue producing role as an executive, to land an offer in today’s economy, you have to demonstrate how your function contributes to the top/bottom line either directly or indirectly. Addressing these 6 points in your interview better than other fellow job seekers will significantly increase your ability to land…