Interview

You’re certainly qualified, but resting on your laurels won’t cut it in an interview. Follow these guidelines to land that job at any age. Have you used one of these common complaints? “I was fully qualified, and it makes no sense.” “They simply don’t know how to hire.” “They told me that I was overqualified.” … Read More

Don’t let fear, nerves and stage fright keep you from the job interview you want. “Sometimes nerves take over and you don’t show who you are.” Those are the words of an auditioning actor in “Every Little Step,” a 2008 documentary that follows the process of casting the 2006 Broadway revival of “A Chorus Line.” … Read More

Follow these tips from lawyers to convince a hiring manager to offer you the job (and the salary) you want. Lawyers are trained not only to argue a position but persuade judges, juries and even adversaries to try to see things their ways. What can they teach job seekers about convincing a hiring manager to … Read More

Every career guide ever written covers the “tough” job interview questions: Why do you want to work here? What is your greatest weakness? And other behavioral interview questions. Read More

You’ve heard the analogy: An interview is like going on a first date. Think about it. Blind dates can be painful without some chemistry. And they even check your references. Translate your dating knowhow to win over your next interviewer. Going on an interview is like going on a first date. I’ve used that analogy … Read More

The essentials every man and woman needs for the job interview. Five things every man needs: – An unlined wool suit jacket – A handkerchief – Breath strips – A shoe shine – A proper, structured leather briefcase with handles Five things every woman needs: – A medium-size canvas or leather tote bag – A … Read More

Keeping cool on the job hunt You’re on your way to a job interview. You’re running late; you’re stuck in traffic; and when you finally step out of the car, it’s so hot you can feel the heat radiating off the pavement. You arrive feeling sweaty and unpolished, and you wind up looking sweaty and … Read More

Improve the chances of getting the job by showcasing the right credentials on your resume and during the interview. Every job has a different set of requirements, and every hiring manager has to justify the salary you’re asking them to offer you. Help them by building enough evidence to make it clear you’re worth the … Read More

Despite the recession, people are, in fact, changing jobs by choice. Voluntary job changers who have trouble explaining why they’d look for work in a tight economy can use these three tactics to answer this tough interview question. If you just read the newspapers or watch television, you might think that most people are hanging … Read More