In my recent article, Job Stalled? Do What the Pro’s Do, I discussed how when things aren’t going well or when results have changed, it may be time to get back to the basics. Take a look at what has changed from the past, reevaluate what wa…
Category Archive for ‘Interviewing’ 
The Hot Potato Method vs. the Swarming Method of Applying for a Job
We discussed the Hot Potato Method of responding to a job advertisement in my last blog post. Everyone recognizes it’s both dysfunctional and ineffective – so why does everyone keep doing it? The other day on our once-a-month candidate open forum
I’m Getting Interviews But No Offers. WHY?
This was a question a potential job search coaching candidate asked me. Although frustrating, at the same time it is a very good problem to have. At least she was getting interviews.
In today’s world just getting up to bat can be difficult, but …
Job Search Stalled? Do What the Pros Do.
I was reading a golf magazine recently and a particular article caught my attention. It was about what one of the top pros on the PGA tour does when he gets stalled or in a slump. He simply goes back to basics. He goes back to when he first started pla…
Are You Responding To Job Descriptions Masquerading as Job Advertisements?
Over 90% of companies post their entire job description or some modified version of it as a job advertisement.
Why?
Is it because they don’t want to take the time to write a real advertisement?
Is it because they’re taking the easy way out – po…
Are You Speaking the Right Language During the Interview?
Candidates too often focus exclusively on the verbal communication aspects of a job search. How much time have you spent on the body language aspect of communications?
Some say body language is 70% of communications. Whether or not you agree with this
There is No Time for On The Job Training While in a Job Search
A job search is much like a cable news show, you have to get your point across in sound bites. You often don’t have time to give a detailed answer. Candidates need to get comfortable with doing this.
Think about all the times during your job se…
Why Most Interviews Are Box-Checking
The traditional process of interviewing is typically an exercise in box-checking.
Hiring Managers and Executives use the traditional job description to check off whether you meet the criteria for the job. As we described in a previous blog posting, the…
STOP Interviewing With Your Eyes Closed
If you’re not asking a version of the question “What are top 3 things I’ve got to do in this position to be successful” in the first 5 minutes of the interview – you might as well shut your eyes and put your hands over your ears – the effec…
You Must Adapt Your Job Search To The Company’s Culture and Style
Our job search coaching and facilitation programs for candidates take us down many different paths. Every program has to be unique to the needs of the candidate. No two job searches are alike and there is never a one-size-fits-all approach to a job se…
