Job Interview Questions

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After the job interview review the questions in your head asked by the interviewer and how you responsed to them. Did any questions stump you? What could you have answered better? Ask yourself these questions after the interview, this will help you in future interviews.

You should also send a thank you letter to the interviewer within twenty-four hours. Most employers will tell you when you can expect to hear from them. If you do not hear by that date, you should give them a call. If they requests additional things from you such as an application, or references, send them as soon as you can.

We recently published “The Interviewing Cheat Sheet: 100 Resources for Interviewers and Candidates” (http://www.hrworld.com/features/interviewing-cheat-sheet-092507/). I figured I'd bring it to your attention in case you think your readers would find it useful.

Some tips for responding to the salary negotiation question:  read more »

I recommend that you have a mock interview. A mock interview is a practice interview that you do at home. A dry run so to speak, preparing you for the real thing.

The first step is to go online to sites such as this one that have sample job interview questions. Using Word or Excel, copy and paste these questions into a list. Compile a list of around 30 of the most common questions. Make it more if you want to have more variety.  read more »

Salary is not always the most important thing to look at when you get offered a job. There are many other things that need to be considered when you decide to take a job. A lot of these can be asked and answered during an interview.

Some of the things to consider are:  read more »

When applying for jobs, follow up is extremely important. When I apply for jobs online or in the paper, I create a spreadsheet or a list of companies I applied for. I’ll put the company name, persons name and phone number, position, source, and any other pertinent information.  read more »

So you turned in your appliation and wait by the phone to see if you get that call. You finally do. They ask you to come in for an interview tommorow at 10:00 am sharp. You kindly thank them and hang up the phone. You’r heart starts to race and your palms start to sweat. You wonder what they will ask and how should you answer? This is a good time to get yourelf prepared.  read more »

Have you ever lied during an interview? Most people would say “yes.” This can come back to haunt you in the end. If an employer decides to check out every little detail of what you have told them and they find out that you have lied this could be an immediate red flag and could possibly cost you the job.  read more »

Top things people lie about during an interview:

• Job history dates
• Salary
• Reason for leaving
• Current employment
• Skills
• Schooling
• Experience
• Social security number
• Ability to perform job duties
• Criminal background

These are some of the easiest interview questions to answer but people find the need to exaggerate the answer to mislead the employer.  read more »

Following up after a job interview is very important. It shows the employer that you are still thinking about the interview and are still interested in the job. It also makes them think about you again. This is a good way to show that you have the ability to follow up on a task. Here are a few ways to follow up.

Call

• A simple call to say thank you is greatly appreciated.
• Ask if they have made any decisions on the positions.

E-mail  read more »

Be aware that there are people out there trying to get your information for illegal purposes. Criminals will take advantage any way they can. Even people who post a resume online can become victims. If you receive an email from a company asking you to fill out an application online and they ask for your date of birth, this is huge red flag. Companies are not allowed to ask this question. It is illegal. These are usually idiot criminals trying to obtain your information. Don’t fill it out.  read more »

The day of the interview is an important day. Make sure you are ready. The littlest things can make a job interview go bad.

Get up Early

• Make sure you give yourself plenty of extra time to get ready.
• Extra time in the morning can be relaxing.

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Be prepared when you walk into a company to fill out an application. Have the name and address of the places you previously were employed at. Have the dates you worked there. Keep it on a piece of paper tucked away in your purse or wallet. Nothing looks worse then a half filled out application or having to ask someone for a phonebook to look it up.  read more »

It is very important that you are prepared for your job interview. There are a few simple things that can help you get ready for that really important interview.

Read over your resume or application

• ake sure you know what you wrote down.
• Many employers ask you questions with your application or resume right in front of them.
• Make sure your answers match what your resume says.

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