Four Common Job Search Mistakes You Might Be Making

Four Common Job Search Mistakes You Might Be Making:



Remember number 2... slow down, this is not a sprint

2. Applying ASAP Okay, so you’ve narrowed down your list of companies, and one of them just posted a role that’s exactly in line with your skill set. Awesome! So you crank out everything as fast as possible and hit “send”—wanting to be the first application the hiring manager sees. Not only will you show just how excited you are about the job, but maybe the team will love your application so much they won’t need to interview anyone else.

News flash: This rarely does you any favors.

The two most important words in a job interview - Fortune

The two most important words in a job interview - Fortune:



... Here’s what he asks candidates, and why: “What has been your biggest professional success so far, and why?” It may sound like the same question every other interviewer asks, but Pogorzelski is listening for something different. After all, most people’s biggest successes are already obvious from their resumes, cover letters, and social media profiles. “What I want to hear is the word ‘we,’” he says. “The way someone describes how they achieved their biggest goals speaks volumes about them as potential leaders.”

How to Deal With a Bad Interviewer - The Muse

How to Deal With a Bad Interviewer - The Muse:



Sometimes, things just don't match, it is not a good day, bad hair, etc.

At the end of the interview you might be able to save it with something like this...

“Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions! I’d love to take this final opportunity to reiterate my fit for the position. Based on our conversation, I know you’re looking for someone who knows her way around data, takes initiative, and thrives in a team setting. My three years of experience in economic consulting gave me ample opportunity to really shine in these areas, and I’d love to bring these skills and traits to your company.”

How to Read Body Language to Reveal the Underlying Truth in Almost Any Situation

How to Read Body Language to Reveal the Underlying Truth in Almost Any Situation:



You've likely heard that body language accounts for up to 55% of how we communicate, but reading non-verbal cues isn't just about broad strokes. The same gesture can indicate a number of different things depending on context. In this post, we're going to take a look at three common situations in which non-verbal cues are especially important—detecting lies, going on a date, and interviewing for a job—then explain how to interpret body language more accurately so that you can read between the lines when a person's words aren't necessarily conveying the way that they honestly feel.

9 Incredibly Useful Mental Life Hacks - Higher Perspective

9 Incredibly Useful Mental Life Hacks - Higher Perspective:



Remember number 4 when in a job interview...

4. When you meet someone, take note of their eye color when you're first speaking with them. People will like you more because you're intently looking them in their eyes instead of elsewhere. Even slightly increased eye contact betters your chances.

Ask Your Job Interviewer Questions Similar to the Ones They Ask You

Ask Your Job Interviewer Questions Similar to the Ones They Ask You:



If they’ve asked, “What are your strengths and weaknesses,” later on you can ask, “What are you proudest of in the organization now….and what are the biggest areas you want to see change in?”

How to Answer "Tell Me About a Time You Failed" in an Interview

How to Answer "Tell Me About a Time You Failed" in an Interview:

1. Pick a Real Failure

Step one is to pick a failure. Don’t try to weasel your way out of this by talking about that one time you got a B in a college class. You’re not fooling anyone. At the same time, you probably also want to shy away from any colossal failures related to the kind of work you’re applying for. If the interviewer specifically asks for something related to work, try to at least pull the story from something that happened a long time ago. Choose a story in which something fairly important didn’t go right due to your personal actions (or lack of actions). ... Just something, not everything...