by Deon Du Plessis –

Getting it right at a job interview is crucial if you want to stand a good chance of getting the job. Chances are that there are multiple candidates being interviewed and you are “just another candidate” unless you do something to stand out. The good news is that there are some common job interview questions that 99.9% of employers will ask you. They ask you these questions for a reason and being prepared for them will give you a huge advantage. Also, knowing what…

by Barry Golds –

Q1. What did you not like about your last employer?

A. OK, so the interviewer has asked you to say something negative about your ex-employer. You need to turn this round so that it makes it sound like the negative is in fact a positive!

Remember you will not get any credit for complaining or describing a negative situation without adding a positive ending. Here are some examples of what you should say if you are faced with this question…

Start with “Actually there are…

by Ian Iacocca –

How do you behave at a new job?

Hmm…perfect question. The interviewers want to know what type of person you are. Do you chill and just wait for stuff to come to you or do you take charge (not in an annoying way) and ask to be challenged with some more work.

Here’s what I would say: “I’m a good listener and I really try to take in my responsibilities. I’m a vigorous note taker, I write everything down to solidify the concepts that are…

by Brandon Lindall -

Did you know that just by showing a strong resume or a CV to any interviewer nowadays does not exactly guarantee landing you the job. You may even be able to answer all the targeted interview questions correctly, but you will still be nowhere near in receiving and signing the appointment letter if your body language is sending the wrong signals and messages throughout the interview.

This may come as a surprise to many, but statistics has shown that words only managed to contribute 35% of…

For most of us when we finally land the job interview, the process almost seems complete and we are just waiting to see what time they want us to start our first day. However, you have to realise that your potential employer will be interviewing a dozen or so equally enthusiastic candidates. What preparation you do now will make the difference as to whether you’re hired or filed.

That’s why job interview coaching is important. You need to start fresh once you have found out that you’ve been offered an…

Job interviews are challenging. Most of time is there is a lot riding on your interview. You either desperately need a job or you really want a particular job. Getting an interview is a big first step and one that you need to take very seriously. You probably won’t get more than one chance. You have one crack at it and that’s it.

Preparing for an interview is critically important. If you are going for a job that you really want with a good company then you need to prepare…

When a person receives the opportunity to attend a job interview they have obtained a chance to achieve their work desire. You receive this rare opportunity when the job interview process has whittled down the many applicants to a few worthy candidates and that it becomes your responsibility not to blow this chance. Most job interviewees perform the smallest amount of effort related to the job interview by only printing a copy of their resume and dressing for the part.

When looking to attend a job interview it is necessary…

by Amy Twain

Individuals need to be fully aware of some of the job interview techniques, so that they could do well in the interview rounds and land the job. Job interview techniques are developing over the years because employers and managers are looking for qualified and skilled candidates who could work for them for a longer time.

They also consider personality, personal strengths and even reasons for leaving their earlier jobs. Present day interviews are set and organized in such a way that, they want to discover numerous things…

Guidelines to job interviews help you prepare better for that crucial make or break moment with the employer. Prepare well for your interview.

After searching every job ads pages of every newspaper and every job sites, you are finally called in for an interview. Although securing an employment and not the interview itself is your main goal, passing the interview is a very important phase.

An interview is your opportunity to present yourself, your talents and what you can offer potential employers. You…

With all the hustle and bustle of the newest and latest job interview tips and secrets springing up every day (especially online), people can forget that sometimes, simpler is better. These concepts might be said and done, but these are the real essentials to acing any interview, ideals that are universally effective.

Mastering each one of these seven old school tips should provide all the job interview help you’ll need in order to seal the deal and get any job you desire…