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5 Things You Should and Shouldn't Say in a Job Interview

Kathy Landin — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:45:21 +0000

If you’re great at networking, filling out online applications and following up, chances are, you’ve landed an interview or two. Good work. That’s not so easy these days. But your work isn’t over.

In fact, your work is just beginning. The interview is where your true job-getting skills will have to come out. In fact, compared to everything you did to get it, the interview is like doing open-heart and brain surgery while also teaching a child how to tie his shoes. Not the easiest thing in the world.

How Can You Ruin a Job Interview? Ask These Bizarre Questions

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:26:39 +0000

When you’re on a job interview, don’t sabotage your chances of getting hired by saying something stupid. That may sound obvious, but not everyone knows that. OfficeTeam recently surveyed HR managers at companies throughout the US and Canada to get their takes on some of the more outrageous questions they’ve been asked by candidates during [...]

Six Job Interview Mistakes That You Should Avoid

David Drew — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 07:17:17 +0000

So, you remembered to wear a shirt and you took a shower. Nice start to your job interview! Once the interview begins, be cool and remember to avoid these six things.

1. Confusing an Interview with an Interrogation

Most candidates expect to be interrogated. An interrogation occurs when one person asks all the questions and the other gives the answers. An interview is a business conversation in which both people ask and respond to questions. Candidates who expect to be interrogated avoid