You will likely be asked why you left your job. It may be on a job application or at an interview, but at some point, you'll be asked. If your reason for leaving every job you've ever had was to take a better job, then you can go get coffee Read More >
Are You Ready for the Group Job Interview?
It’s not unusual for companies to hire (or not hire) you based on decision-making not by one person, but by several. In these situations, you may well be interviewed by more than one person at a time. This is important, because it hints at the company’s perception of teamwork – Read More >
Most Overlooked—But Most Powerful—Job Interview Tool
Time and again clients contact me for interview coaching. They tell me they are nervous, don’t know how to prepare or how to answer the questions they are anticipating will be asked. Candidates often overlook the job description in their preparations for the job interview. This is unfortunate because the Read More >
Are Your Interviewing Skills as Good as Your Resume?
As a professional job search coach, I often get a call that starts out, "I need a new resume. The one I have is not working. I have gone on five interviews in the past two months and not gotten one offer". My first thought is there is nothing wrong Read More >
The 3 Whys That Can Make or Break Your Interview
You’ve of course read about the need for interview preparation. You’ve heard of its value, versus the risk of entering into rough terrain that is fraught with random, superficial dialogue about the job, cordial thanks for coming in, and an invisible (but real) nudge out the door. I’ve talked to Read More >
