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Job Interview Tips

Job Interview? 3 Tips Guaranteed To Give You The Edge

Mary Eileen Williams | Posted 04.27.2013 | Fifty
Mary Eileen Williams

Job applicants of maturity face extra challenges when they interview and these can create a number of questions and concerns. In fact, if you have an interview coming up, you may well be asking yourself the following.

How to Ace an Interview With Body Language

Vanessa Van Edwards | Posted 04.18.2013 | Business
Vanessa Van Edwards

It is very important for interviewees to not only think about the verbal answers they want to give in an interview, but also what their nonverbal answers are saying.

Basic Interview 'Do': Take a Bath!

Rayanne Thorn | Posted 04.11.2013 | Business
Rayanne Thorn

Having been a recruiter myself, I am often surprised by the blatant errors in judgment displayed by so many jobseekers once they have an opportunity to interview onsite with a company for a new job.

Passion at Work?

James Wheatley | Posted 04.09.2013 | Healthy Living
James Wheatley

Simple enthusiasm and an honest desire to do one's best are not good enough. No, you must bring your passion to the table and lay bare your soul. We require access to your most profound and visceral feelings. This job must move you.

Quick Fixes for 5 Interview Disasters

Her Campus | Posted 04.06.2013 | College
Her Campus

We've all been there: you arrived late, accidentally spilled coffee on your resume or even broke a heel. Interviews gone wrong are an inevitable part of life and can happen to the best of us (even in our cutest outfits).

How Dating Rules Apply to the Working World, From Nicole Williams (WATCH)

Posted 03.25.2013 | MarloThomas

The same principles that help you find a romantic partner can also help you land your dream job. When career expert Nicole Williams met with me on Mon...

What Employers Can Deduce In 30 Seconds

Posted 03.25.2013 | OWN

By Candace Braun Davison Here's how to make a first impression on a job interview that leads to one final question: "So, when can you start?" ...

Three Things I Look For In A Job Candidate, From Sheryl Sandberg (WATCH)

Posted 03.28.2013 | MarloThomas

Facebook COO and author Sheryl Sandberg shared the top three things she looks for in a job candidate, aside from resume and experience, when she joine...

Why You Didn't Get the Job: Hiring Managers Tell All

LearnVest | Posted 05.08.2013 | Women
LearnVest

"I'm sorry -- we've actually made an offer to another candidate." It's a phrase any job hunter hates to hear, especially when the days drag on after your initial interview, and you begin to wonder, "Where did I go wrong?"

13 Most Outrageous Job Interview Mistakes

Forbes | Jacquelyn Smith | Posted 05.10.2013 | Business

Forbes: Harris Interactive conducted a survey on behalf of the jobs website CareerBuilder.com, in which they canvassed more than 2,600 hiring manag...

Give Good Gut for your Next Interview

Jocelyn Greenky | Posted 04.21.2013 | Women
Jocelyn Greenky

A very close friend of mine who is a CEO of big dot-com and has done lots of hiring told us that "Gut" is the single most influential factor in whether they hire someone or not -- be it a man or a woman.

The 9 Worst Things People Ever Said to Me in a Job Interview

Kate White | Posted 04.10.2013 | Women
Kate White

Even a strong candidate can blow a job interview with one bad comment. Here are some of the doozies I have heard over the years.

How To Use Your Personality To Succeed In Business

Posted 01.31.2013 | Fifty

What can you do to make your business as successful as possible? The key might not be logging more work hours, but instead logging more relaxed face t...

10 Fatal Distractions That Will Kill That Interview

Jocelyn Greenky | Posted 03.31.2013 | Women
Jocelyn Greenky

Aside from all that talking in an interview, there's the matter of the rest of you. The interviewer will definitely have some strong reactions to things she doesn't want to have to see, smell or deal with in the office every day.

Hiring Hell: 20 Ways Your Mouth Will Blow It for You

Jocelyn Greenky | Posted 03.24.2013 | Women
Jocelyn Greenky

Getting a foot in the door is huge, but it's only 50 percent of the equation. The other 50 is how you do in the interview.

Confidence Is a Critical Job-search Tool

Women Helping Women | Posted 03.24.2013 | Impact
Women Helping Women

2012-11-13-jrlogo300x60.gifHiring managers want to be assured that they are making the right hiring decision. Your confidence will help the interviewer be more confident about making the decision to hire you.

How to Negotiate Your Salary

Ramit Sethi | Posted 03.17.2013 | Business
Ramit Sethi

The truth is, if you do it the right way, negotiating your salary actually makes you more attractive to your employer. When you use the right phrases and mindset, you can convince your boss to give you a raise -- and he'll be happy to do it.

The Job Interview Advice Older Men Need To Hear

Next Avenue | Posted 01.08.2013 | Fifty

SPECIAL FROM Next Avenue By Lisa Vaas Men over 50 are especially resistant to change. Here are 5 ways to look like the guy to hire. A purple ...

7 Tips on Moving Forward With Post-election Unemployment

Sudy Bharadwaj | Posted 02.12.2013 | Business
Sudy Bharadwaj

Are you currently unemployed, or have you given up on looking and completely withdrawn from the job market? If so, let's revamp your thought process and your job search strategies for 2013.

10 Things You Need to Bring Up During the Interview

Alan Carniol | Posted 02.12.2013 | Home
Alan Carniol

The job interview might be the only thing left between you and the position of your dreams. Even when you're the most qualified candidate with references galore, a poor interview performance can leave a lousy impression on a potential employer.

The Hiring Guru: Storytelling (Not Lying) Will Land You the Job

David Jensen | Posted 02.12.2013 | Business
David Jensen

If you can recount a light-hearted, fun story about your adorable pet or some silly family member, you'll win the day. Why does it matter? Because the interviewer likes you and can see working with you, or more importantly can see others being able to work with you easily.

The Hiring Guru: Dress for Success and Get Hired!

David Jensen | Posted 01.26.2013 | Business
David Jensen

Numerous research studies state that a prospective candidate has about 60 to 90 seconds to make an impression or to be deselected. Presentation is always of the utmost importance.

Avoid This Mistake And Impress In Your Interview

Heidi Grant Halvorson, Ph.D. | Posted 12.29.2012 | Healthy Living
Heidi Grant Halvorson, Ph.D.

The "presenter's paradox" is a fascinating example of how our instincts about selling -- ourselves, our company, or our products -- can be surprisingly bad.

6 Fatal Mistakes Job Seekers Make

Next Avenue | Posted 10.27.2012 | Fifty

SPECIAL FROM Next Avenue By Paul Bernard If you make any of these flubs, you may be rejected for a position you deserve When you’re lookin...

10 Scary Job Interview Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Sara Sutton Fell | Posted 12.24.2012 | Home
Sara Sutton Fell

We've all heard of (and maybe had) common dreams people have when they're under pressure professionally. Sometimes, reality is even scarier than our dreams, and these common job interview mishaps are too nerve-wracking to ignore.