For some Interviewers, this question is merely a matter of routine because they ask it of all interviewed candidates as part of a set list. For most, however, it is asked of candidates that did well in the interview. In these situations, being asked the question is...
Interviewing Articles
What You Say & How You Say It!
Recently I had an interesting conversation with a Human Resource Professional who happened to be playing the role of Hiring Manager with a couple of open positions. I was picking her brain regarding why she had struggled to fill her open slots for what were...
What Would Others Say?
Today we will explore a question that I almost always ask when conducting an interview…”What Would Others Say about You?” I am not sure if this question has caught on enough yet to be on the list where everyone asks it, but it does result in some interesting...
What to Write In a Thank You E-Mail
Perhaps it is just the change of societal norms, but there seems to be a belief that sending your Interviewer a thank you note after an interview, is something that is “out” and no longer needed. While the method may have changed from the delayed response of a mailed...
What To Expect In a Skilled Trade Interview
The actual interview is an area where candidates probably do not place enough attention on when seeking a skilled trade position. So much emphasis is placed on the resume and outlining your experience and certifications in this document, that sometimes job seekers...
What to Do When Waiting
We have had it drilled into our heads to arrive early for an interview. So, a prepared job seeker will plan out their commute to the prospective employer to make sure that they are early (and certainly not tardy) for the appointment. The general practice is to arrive...
What To Do When In An Uncomfortable Situation or Asked an Unusual Question
A Job Seeker is wired to prepare for questions, situations, and assessments that are directly related to the position and industry being sought. We stress anticipating what will be asked and to be ready with a positive response. This is a good strategy because the...
What to Bring to Your Interview
I am a person who believes in preparation and in order to assist me with this, I prepare lists to follow. Prior to a vacation or a business trip, I like to write down all the items that I need to bring with me. The list not only provides some stress reduction (being...
What Should You Ask In the Interview?
Traditionally when you are at the end of an interview the tables are reversed and it is your turn to ask any questions of your Interviewer. I write “traditionally” because my personal style is to ask the candidate that question at the beginning and the end of the...
What Motivates You? (Frequently Asked Questions in an Interview)
As we continue our series examining the questions Interviewers most frequently ask, we will, this time, focus on “What Motivates You?” This question might, on the surface, appear to be the ultimate “trick” question, as a Job Seeker tries to figure out what the...
